Timberline Campground
Campground · Colorado · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 23
- Accessible sites
- 9,720 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Timberline Campground, near Kenosha Pass, is about 7 miles southwest of the small town of Grant. The abundance of aspens at the site creates impressive fall scenery along the forested hillside. Wildlife in the area includes golden eagles, elk, mule deer, moose, chipmunks and porcupines.Recreation
The Colorado Trail is located within one mile of the campground and offers abundant hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. The epic 471-mile trail stretches across Colorado from Denver to Durango. Visitors may also enjoy fishing in Hoosier Creek.Facilities
No drinking water is available and the roads through the campground are dirt and gravel. Each loop has a parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. There are 2 vault toilets within the campground.Firewood may be purchased at the nearby Kenosha Pass Campground.
Natural Features
The family campsites are divided into two loops, that are separated by a rise. Both loops sit among a stand of aspen, spruce and lodgepole pines along Hoosier Creek. The campground sits at an altitude of 9,700 feet and features mild summer temperatures and cool nights.Nearby Attractions
Fairplay, Colorado, once a frontier boomtown, is home to the South Park City Museum, which includes 34 authentic historical buildings and 60,000 artifacts.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.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: Late May – Late December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 24 bookable sites
- 25 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 23 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2
Site types
- 24 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.
25 campsites at Timberline Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002- Host site | Loop 1 | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006/007 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 22 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 22 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 28 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 29 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 27 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 28 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 021/022 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 22 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 023/024 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 025/026 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028/029 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 030 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 031 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
39.43194, -105.76194 · 39°25'55.0"N 105°45'43.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 59 | 70 | 75 | 72 | 66 | 54 | 42 | 33 |
| Low °F | 9 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 17 | 9 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 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 Timberline Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Timberline Campground?
- Yes, Timberline Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Timberline Campground have?
- 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Timberline Campground?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Timberline Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Timberline Campground.
- Does Timberline Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Timberline Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Timberline Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Timberline Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Timberline Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $27.00 for single site; $54 for double sites. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) 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. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same
Restrictions:
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
- Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.
Camping near Timberline Campground
- Kenosha East 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kenosha Pass Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Handcart 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hall Valley 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Aspen (Co) 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 2 1.3 mi · Facility
- Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 3 1.3 mi · Facility
- Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 1 1.3 mi · Facility
- Hall Valley Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
- Lodgepole Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
- Whiteside Picnic Area 5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 303-275-5610
- Email jvalentine@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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