Can you reserve a site at Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?

No. Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

11,666 ft
Elevation

The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, can be accessed from either Grant or Georgetown.

The south side of the Byway is located on the Pike National Forest/South Platte Ranger District and provides access to several hiking trails: Geneva Creek Trail (#697), Whiteside Trail (#697.A), Threemile Trail (#635), Burning Bear Trail (#601), Abyss Lake Trail (#602) South Park Trail (#600), Rosalie Trail (#603) and Bierstadt Trail (#711).

There is also a short interpretive trail with a good viewpoint at the Guanella Pass summit. This is accessed from the west end of the upper/west parking area.

Developed campgrounds include Burning Bear and Geneva Park.

The north side of the byway is located on the Arapaho National Forest/Clear Creek Ranger District and provides access to hiking trails including Silver Dale Townsite Historic District, and Silver Dollar Lake Trail (#79).

Developed campgrounds include Clear Lake and Guanella Pass.

Getting there

1) Drive west from Denver on US Hwy 285 for approximately 40 miles to Grant. Turn right on to Park County Route 62. Drive north 13.5 miles to Guanella Pass.

2) Drive west from Denver on Interstate 70. Exit at Georgetown. Follow Clear Creek County Route 381 south 11 miles to Guanella Pass.

39.59496, -105.71098 · 39°35'41.8"N 105°42'39.5"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, 4.2 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 Scenic Byway

Can you reserve a site at Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?: No. Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

Guanella Pass 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Geneva Park Campground 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Burning Bear Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Chicago Creek 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mount Evans Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 3.6 mi · Facility
Mount Evans Summit / Interpretive Site 3.7 mi · Facility
Clear Lake Picnic Site 3.8 mi · Facility
Argentine Pass #77 4.8 mi · Facility
Clear Creek Picnic Site Day Use 5 mi · Activity pass
Hunkidori Mine #276 7.1 mi · Facility
Lenawee #34 7.3 mi · Facility
Echo Lake Trailhead 7.4 mi · Facility

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

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