Can you reserve a site at Guanella Pass?

Yes, Guanella Pass is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Guanella Pass have?

18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Guanella Pass?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Guanella Pass, Colorado — 17 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Guanella Pass Campground is located about 7 miles south of Georgetown on the South Fork of Clear Creek on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. Located at an elevation of 10,900 feet on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, visitors to the campground can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the area.

The Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway follows an old wagon route that linked the mining towns of Georgetown and Grant, Colorado.

Recreation

Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.

Facilities

The campground is split into two loops by the county road and South Clear Creek. There are 18 sites in the campground. Eleven are suitable for RV camping and seven are more suitable for tents. Large RVs are not recommended on the byway. Most of the sites are in the open with some tent sites located among some spruce trees. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and charcoal grill. The roads through the campground are gravel. This facility provides hand pumps with potable water, vault toilets and trash dumpsters.

Natural Features

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland sit along the foothills and Rockies of Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.

The area includes mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy touring historic Georgetown, a former mining town of about 1,000 residents. Additional ghost towns dot the region.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

The facts

17 bookable sites
18 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: GUAN

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric
7 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management
1 RV Nonelectric

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18 campsites at Guanella Pass

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
002	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
003	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
004	GUAN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
005	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
006	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
007	GUAN	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
008	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
009	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
010	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
011	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
012	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
013	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
014	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
015	GUAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
016	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
017	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
018	GUAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8

Getting there

From I-25 in Denver, take I-70 West to Georgetown Exit 228. Go south on County Road 381 (Guanella Pass Scenic Byway) for 9 miles.

From Denver take Highway 285 to Grant. Turn right (north) on to Park County Road 62. Drive approx. 14.5 miles to the campground.

39.61278, -105.71611 · 39°36'46.0"N 105°42'58.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 69°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	32	38	43	53	64	69	67	61	50	39	32
Low °F	12	12	17	23	31	40	46	44	38	29	19	12
Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	2.8	2.1	1.6	2.8	2.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 Guanella Pass

Can you reserve a site at Guanella Pass?: Yes, Guanella Pass is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Guanella Pass have?: 18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Guanella Pass?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

Guanella Pass also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Guanella Pass's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

A single site may hold up to eight people.
Tents must fit on the pads provided.
RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet.
Dogs must be on leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Guanella Pass

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Clear Lake Picnic Site 2.6 mi · Facility
Clear Creek Picnic Site Day Use 3.8 mi · Activity pass
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Contact

Phone 801-226-3564
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

Guanella Pass