Gold Park Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,229 ft
Elevation

**Bear activity has been increasing.  For this reason a food storage order is in effect at all developed campgrounds on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, and the Piney Guard Station, Tigiwon Lodge, Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, Homestake Road FSR 703, and Nolan Creek Road. This order requires all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or supended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole. This order has been issued to provide for public safety and wildlife conservation. Hopefully it will reduce wildlife habituation problems. 

The Gold Park campground is located along Homestake Creek in the Homestake Valley in a forested setting. There are 12 camp sites available. 

Holy Cross Wilderness is nearby; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). There are several trailheads into the wilderness within driving distance of the campground and the Homestake Reservoir is about 3 miles further west on Homestake Road.

There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this campground which is complete with directions, details, and other information about this campground.

Getting there

(Travel west on I-70 to Exit 171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Hwy 24.)

From the Minturn, CO exit on I-70 travel southeast on Highway 24 for about 13 miles to Homestake Road, Forest Service Road 703. Take a right onto this good dirt road and continue 7 miles to the Gold Park Campground on the left.

39.40470, -106.43528 · 39°24'16.9"N 106°26'7.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Gold Park Campground

Can you reserve a site at Gold Park Campground?
No. Gold Park Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

    Restrictions:

    • A food storage order is in effect.
    • Parking spurs for campsites are up to 40 feet long.
    • Wilderness restrictions apply in nearby Holy Cross Wilderness.

    USDA Forest Service's own page

    Camping near Gold Park Campground

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    Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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