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Hermit Park Open Space Conditions

Current Conditions

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Report Last Updated: 11/19/2009
These reports are updated only when conditions change
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Wildlife viewing is great year round at Hermit Park.
Park Situation

Hermit Park Open Space is open year round for your recreational enjoyment!  We do our best to keep the main road clear of snow and accessible.  Campground 1, lower loop is the only camp groud open after October first. All other camp grounds are closed for the season. We also have 13 camper cabins along the Cabin Loop Road that are open and reservable throughout the fall and winter months.  For reservations please call 800-397-7795 or visit the website at www.larimercamping.com.

The Kruger Rock trail has been completed and is open for hiking only.  Be sure to check out this beautiful new trail!  The Homestead Meadows trail welcomes hiking, biking, and horseback riding.  Both trails are open year round, weather permitting.  Please call the hotline for the most current information. 

Park permits are required and are available at the entrance either at the self-serve kiosk or at the Visitor Center. Planning on being a regular visitor to our Parks and Open Spaces?  Consider buying a 2010 annual permit that will be available soon.


Camping

The Campgrounds 1,2,3,4 and all 15 camper cabins are open and reservable from April 1st. until October 1st. After October 1st. the lower loop of camp ground one and 13 camper cabins are open and  reservable on weekends only, except for holidays.  During Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years the cabins will be open and reservable the eve of the holiday through the weekends. Campsites and camper cabins are available on site by first come first served on weekdays and weekends.  The camper cabins offer a warm and cozy place to stay in the solitude of the park, yet only minutes away from downtown Estes Park.   Celebrate the holidays with the Norman Rockwell appeal.

It is definitely a "Back Country Feel - With the Front Country Location"!

Reservations are available online or by calling 800-397-7795.  Please call ahead (minimum of 24 hours) to notify staff if you are going to be a late arrival so we can make arrangements for you (970) 577-2090. 


Wildlife

Moose, deer, elk, marmots, bobcats, and bears are just a few of the regular sights around the park. 

There have been numerous sightings of hawks, golden eagles, wild turkeys, blue birds, and many more too numerous to list. Our resident Red-Tailed hawks can be spotted circling the sky on a daily basis. Several large bull elk, as well as, numerous mule deer are regulars in the area.   The coyotes can be heard "singing" near the meadow most evenings and bobcat sightings are frequent this time of year. What wildlife sightings have you had at Hermit Park Open Space?  Stop by our  visitor center and let us know!

The seasons are changing.  The Elk are in "The Rut".  The trees have turned to a golden yellow in much of the park.  Many of the aspen are starting to lose there leaves and much of the ground cover is letting us know fall is here a little early this year.  The colors in Hermit Park are always gorgeous with the many stands of Aspen throughout.


Park Events

There are no scheduled events for Hermit Park at this time, but there are many activities and festivals during the holiday season in the Estes area.  Come up and check us out.


Activities
See the Parks and Open Lands Event Calendar