The campground is situated among mature aspens, which offer partial shade and beautiful fall color. Wildflowers dot the area during the summer months.
Recreation: Beautiful Angel Lake is just four miles from the campground, offering great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Smith Lake Trail begins at the entrance to Angel Lake Campground, with a designated day use parking area for the trail before entering the campground. A variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer and birds of prey, make its home around the lake, creating good viewing opportunities for visitors to the area.