Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground

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Overview Timber Creek Campground is currently closed for the winter 2024/2025 season. This is only campground located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The campground is about eight miles (13 km) north of the Grand Lake entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. It sits along the Colorado River at an elevation of of 8,900 feet (3000 m). Camping in a trailer or RV? Please be advised, this campground has a total vehicle length limit of 30 feet (9 m). RVs and combined vehicles and trailers that exceed this limit cannot camp in Timber Creek Campground. Timber Creek Campground is open during the summer season, from late May - mid-October. Campsites are available by reservation only and must be made via Recreation.gov. For some campsites, reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of a desired camping date. Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available. Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved. A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window. Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date. Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date. Recreation Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles (563 km) of hiking trails. There are many wonderful trails to explore on the west side of the park, including the Colorado River Trail, Coyote Valley Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and more. Enjoy fishing along the banks of the Colorado River. The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy the scenic views in the land above trees while exploring the alpine tundra or visit Alpine Visitor Center. Are you interested in history? Take a step back in time and explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, just down the road from Timber Creek Campground. Facilities Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles (563 km) of hiking trails. There are many wonderful trails to explore on the west side of the park, including the Colorado River Trail, Coyote Valley Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and more. Enjoy fishing along the banks of the Colorado River. The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy the scenic views in the land above trees while exploring the alpine tundra or visit Alpine Visitor Center. Are you interested in history? Take a step back in time and explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, just down the road from Timber Creek Campground. Natural Features Timber Creek Campground has been impacted by both mountain pine beetle infestation, which killed many of the trees, but also by wildfire. This results in almost no shade in the campground, but it provides for an opportunity to see forest regrowth. Wildflowers can fill surrounding meadows and a mix of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and ponderosa pine are all around as you explore the park. Wildlife is plentiful in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mule deer and the majestic Rocky Mountain elk are commonly seen. Black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose also inhabit the area, but are less common to see. Nearby Attractions The town of Grand Lake lies just 10 miles south of the campground (2 miles outside the park's west entrance). Dining, shopping, and other recreational activities can be found there. Charges & Cancellations Additional Info: 98 campsites available by reservation only via Recreation.gov. Seasonal operation typically late May to early/mid-October. Elevation approximately 8,900-8,947 feet. No electric, water, or sewer hookups. Flushing toilets, drinking water, dump station, campfire rings, and picnic tables provided. Pets allowed. Maximum vehicle length 30 feet. Hike-in sites available.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• 970-586-1206
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/260552

Location

40.378026, -105.852564