Handy Springs Campground

Handy Springs Campground is a remote, single-site free campground tucked into the forest at 6,338 feet on the side of Crescent Hill, accessed via 13 miles of rough dirt forest service road — a drive that rules out RVs and trailers entirely. The road is typically snow-blocked until early June, so this is primarily a summer and early fall destination. There is one designated campsite with a picnic table and fire pit, plus a pit toilet and a couple of nearby flat spots suitable for extra tents or parking. Despite being named for Handy Springs, there is no reliable water source at the campground — bring everything you need. The campground sits less than a mile from Crescent Hill Trailhead, which connects to Devil's Backbone, North Fork 25 Mile Creek, and other trails in the area. Best for self-sufficient campers who want a genuinely remote forest base with access to great trails and don't mind the long drive in.