Can you reserve a site at Kenosha East?

Yes, Kenosha East is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Kenosha East have?

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

Kenosha East — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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

Kenosha East Campground is across U.S. Highway 285 from the Kenosha Pass Campground. There are 12 campsites, and they are universal designed sites that include high grills, picnic tables and benches. Host is located at Kenosha Pass Campground.

All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall and spring.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (303) 647-2366.

The facts

Season: Mid May – Late December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
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 Kenosha 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

39.41439, -105.75479 · 39°24'51.8"N 105°45'17.2"W

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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, 5.2 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 Kenosha East

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$28.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kenosha East

Kenosha Pass Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Timberline Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen (Co) 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Handcart 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hall Valley 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 2 0.3 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 3 0.3 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 1 0.3 mi · Facility
Lodgepole Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Hall Valley Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
Whiteside Picnic Area 5.7 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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