Can you reserve a site at Halfmoon East?

Yes, Halfmoon East is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Halfmoon East have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Halfmoon East

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 9,927 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground, with 5 sites, near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 9,900 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and vault toilets.

Contact Info

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

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Halfmoon East

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

39.15882, -106.39686 · 39°9'31.8"N 106°23'48.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	35	41	46	58	70	74	71	65	53	42	34
Low °F	5	5	13	21	30	37	43	42	35	26	17	8
Precip in	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.7	1.7	1.6	1.1	0.8	0.5	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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 Halfmoon East

Can you reserve a site at Halfmoon East?: Yes, Halfmoon East is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Halfmoon East have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$26 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.

Restrictions:

Maximum of eight people per site
Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents
Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times
No discharge of firearms or fireworks
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground
Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Halfmoon East

Halfmoon West 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elbert Creek 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lakeview Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Star 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Halfmoon East Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Emerald Lake Picnic Area 0.6 mi · Facility
Leadville National Fish Hatchery 4.6 mi · Facility
Mount Massive Wilderness 4.6 mi · Facility
Whitestar Campground 5 mi · Campground
Mount Elbert Picnic Area 5.3 mi · Facility
Twin Lakes Historic District 5.4 mi · Facility
Whistler Point 5.5 mi · Facility

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

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