Robbers Roost Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,706 ft
Elevation

The Robbers Roost Campground is located next to Hwy 40 and the Fraser River near Winter Park.

Facilities: There are 11 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities included restrooms and trash service. Water is available at the Idlewild Campground 5.5 miles away.

Natural Features: The campground is located in the forest so there is ample shade. The Fraser River runs by the campground.

Recreation: Popular recreation activities include hiking in the Arapaho National Forest and the nearby Vasquez Peak Wilderness, scenic driving and wildlife viewing.

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Getting there

Five miles south of Winter Park on US Highway 40 at the base of Berthoud Pass.

39.83250, -105.75732 · 39°49'57.0"N 105°45'26.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.14.04.45.23.71.82.42.32.32.93.43.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 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 Robbers Roost Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Check the campground table for fee information.

Restrictions:

  • A single site may hold up to eight people.
  • Tents must fit on the pads provided.
  • RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
  • Maximum Vehicle Length: 25'
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Robbers Roost Campground

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

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