Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Campground · Colorado · 80 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 80
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 8,955 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Timber Creek Campground is the only campground located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. All campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or call 1-877-444-6777.
For some campsites, reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of a desired camping date.
Timber Creek Campground is located inside Rocky Mountain National Park and accessed via Trail Ridge Road/U.S. Highway 34. The campground is eight miles (13 km) north of the park's Grand Lake Entrance. It is located at an elevation of 8,900 feet (3000 m).
Camping in a Trailer or RV? Please be advised, this campground has a total vehicle length limit of 30 feet (9 m). RVs and combined vehicles and trailers that exceed this limit cannot stay in Timber Creek Campground.
Things to Know When Looking At Campsite Availability:
Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available.
Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved.
A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window.
Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date.
Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date.
Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation?
Yes. Campers with reservations for Timber Creek Campground have a "Timed Entry (does not include access to Bear Lake Road)" reservation included with your campground reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival.
If entering RMNP on the east side of the park, check the status of Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is a seasonal road that can temporarily close based on weather at any time. If Trail Ridge Road is closed, use alternate travel routes to travel outside and around the park. To check the status of Trail Ridge Road, call 970-586-1222.
Planning to visit destinations along the Bear Lake Road Corridor? Campers staying at Timber Creek Campground will also need to make a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation or they will need to enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor during a time of day when reservations are not required. For details, visit the park's timed entry webpage .
When Can I Check into My Campsite?
Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.
What Time is Check Out?
All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon.
How Many Nights Can I Stay at Timber Creek Campground?
In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Timber Creek Campground or they could stay 4 nights at Timber Creek Campground and 3 at Glacier Basin Campground.
Recreation
Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles (563 km) of hiking trails. There are many wonderful trails to explore on the west side of the park, including the Colorado River Trail, Coyote Valley Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and more. Enjoy fishing along the banks of the Colorado River.
The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities in the alpine tundra. Enjoy ranger-led programs and exhibits at Alpine Visitor Center.
Are you interested in history? Take a step back in time and explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, just down the road from Timber Creek Campground.
Facilities
Timber Creek Campground has single family tent sites, walk-to sites, and RV sites (30 ft/9 m or smaller in length) without hookups.
Camping as part of a group? Group campsites are not available at Timber Creek Campground. If you are looking for a group site, please check Glacier Basin Campground, located on the east side of RMNP along Bear Lake Road.
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and tent pad.
During the summer season, potable water and restroom facilities are available. The campground has dish sinks available for washing dishes. A freshwater fill and dump station for trailers and RVs is available in the campground. These facilities are available for any campers to use. Dumpsters, recycling bins, and propane recycling are scattered throughout the campground for the convenience of campers.
Natural Features
At Timber Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy wildflowers in June and July in the surrounding meadows. There is a mix of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, and Ponderosa pine trees around the campground.
Wildlife is plentiful in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mule deer and elk are commonly seen. Black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose also inhabit the area, but are less common.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Grand Lake, Colorado is located 10 miles south of Timber Creek Campground (2 miles south of the park's west entrance). Dining, shopping, grocery, and other recreational activities can be found in Grand Lake.
Charges & Cancellations
The facts
- 80 bookable sites
- 99 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D
Site types
- 59 Standard Nonelectric
- 21 Walk To
- 19 Management
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Shade — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
99 campsites at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 14 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A002 | Loop A | Management | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A003 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 21 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A004 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 21 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A005 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A006 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A007 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A008 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A009 | Loop A | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A010 | Loop A | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A011 | Loop A | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A012 | Loop A | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A013 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A014 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A015 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A017 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A018 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A019 | Loop A | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| DOES NOT EXIST Old 16 | Loop A | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B020 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B021 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B022 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 22 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B023 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B024 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B025 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B026 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 26 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B027 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B028 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B029 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B030 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B031 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B032 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B033 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B034 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B035 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B036 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B037 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B038 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B039 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B040 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B041 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B042 - Host | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B043 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B044 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B045 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B046 | Loop B | Management | Parallel | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B047 | Loop B | Management | Parallel | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B048 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B049 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B050 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B051 | Loop B | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B052 | Loop B | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C053 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C054 - Host | Loop C | Management | — | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C055 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C056 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C057 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C058 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 23 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C059 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C060 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C061 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C062 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C063 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C064 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C065 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C066 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C067 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C068 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C069 | Loop C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C070 | Loop C | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C071 | Loop C | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C072 | Loop C | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C073 | Loop C | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D074 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D075 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D076 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D077 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D078 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D079 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D080 | Loop D | Walk To | — | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D081 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D082 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 13 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D084 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D085 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D086 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D087 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D088 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D089 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D090 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D091 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Hike In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D092 | Loop D | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D093 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D094 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D095 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D096 | Loop D | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D097 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D098 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D099 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D100 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Grand Lake, Colorado:
Drive north on U.S. Highway 34 and enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Grand Lake Entrance. Drive along Trail Ridge Road for 8 miles (13 km) from the park entrance and follow signs to Timber Creek Campground. The campground will be on the left.
From Estes Park, Colorado:
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Follow Trail Ridge Road west for approximately 35 miles, crossing the Continental Divide. The entrance to Timber Creek Campground is located on the right side of the road.
40.37918, -105.85027 · 40°22'45.1"N 105°51'1.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Timber Creek Campground is closed during the winter camping season. In 2026, Timber Creek Campground will open at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. The campground will close for the season at noon on August 10, 2026, and remain closed through the end of the 2026 summer season, for a sewer system rehabilitation project. Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night): • $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
- Yes, Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground have?
- 99 sites in total, of which 80 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground.
- Does Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground have hookups?
- Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
- Holzwarth Historic Site 0.7 mi · Facility
- Alpine Visitor Center 6.6 mi · Facility
- Comanche Peak Wilderness 6.7 mi · Facility
- Neota Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 6.8 mi · Facility
- Grandview Campground 8.2 mi · Campground
- Never Summer Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 9.7 mi · Facility
- Cameron Pass Picnic Site 10 mi · Facility
- Cameron Pass Winter Recreation 10 mi · Facility
- Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley 10.3 mi · Visitor Center
- Long Draw Campground 10.4 mi · Campground
- Idleglen Trailhead 10.9 mi · Facility
- Pines Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 970-586-1206
- Email romo_information@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-08.
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