Sagehen Creek

Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. Sagehen Reservoir offers great boating, canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground, and there is a 15 mph speed limit on the reservoir. Hiking, biking, horse and ATV trails are abundant in the area, including Joe's Creek Trail, which begins not far from the campground. The Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and wildlife watching opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for ATVs and motorcycles, though hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well. The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided, and firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir, which provide plentiful shade in most sites, and some sites afford lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90-degree days to cooler nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area, and local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers and boreal owls.