About Acme Creek Road (#219)
Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C. Requires a stream crossing.
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Acme Creek Road (#219)
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado · Larimer County · Facility
Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C. Requires a stream crossing.
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40.93279, -105.64361
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Weather at Acme Creek Road (#219)
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
60°/41°
💧 5%🌬 25mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Sun
Mostly Clear
62°/38°
🌬 20mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Mon
Overcast
63°/43°
💧 16%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
72°/43°
💧 11%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Wed
Drizzle
67°/48°
💧 20%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:29 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Red Feather Lakes, head east on Hiawatha Hwy toward Fire House Ln, then take a slight left onto Fire House Lane. In 312 feet, turn left onto Prairie Divide Rd. Continue 12.5 miles. Prairie Divide Rd turns left and becomes Co Rd 179. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto Cherokee Park Rd. Continue 13.1 miles. Destination will be on the left.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Acme Creek Road (#219)
Heading to Acme Creek Road (#219)? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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