Can you reserve a site at Horseshoe Campground?

Yes, Horseshoe Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Horseshoe Campground have?

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

What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Horseshoe Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Horseshoe Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Horseshoe Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Horseshoe Campground, Colorado — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes.

Facilities

The campground fits RVs up to 25 feet in length. Picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings are provided.

Natural Features

Hikers looking for the thrill of "fourteeners," the term for mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, will find Horseshoe Campground to be an ideal location to camp. The primitive campground is located near Mount Sherman, Lincoln, Bross and Democrat - all impressive peaks for avid hikers. At elevation 10,600 feet, it's not hard to find fantastic mountain views.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.

The nearby County Route 18 marks the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto Tour.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
19 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: HORSESHOE

Site types

12 Standard Nonelectric
6 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Horseshoe Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001 - Host	HORSESHOE	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
002	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	16 ft	8	🐾
006	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
007	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
008	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
009	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
010	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
011	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
012	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
013	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
014	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	♿ 🐾
015	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
016	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
017	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	♿ 🐾
018	HORSESHOE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
019	HORSESHOE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Fairplay travel south on US-285 for about one mile. Turn right onto County Road 18. Continue for approximately 6 miles to the campground on the left.

39.20167, -106.08611 · 39°12'6.0"N 106°5'10.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	0.8	1.1	1.4	1.8	1.8	1.1	2.0	2.4	1.6	1.0	1.1	0.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 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 Horseshoe Campground

Can you reserve a site at Horseshoe Campground?: Yes, Horseshoe Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Horseshoe Campground have?: 19 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Horseshoe Campground.
Does Horseshoe Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Horseshoe Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Horseshoe Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites

Restrictions:

Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14 consecutive night stay in campground. Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents Dogs, including se

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

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

Horseshoe Campground