Camper’s Creek Backcountry Campsite — Rocky Mountain National Park

This site (and all Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness sites) is reservation only. Reservations can be made by searching "Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permits" on Recreation.gov. The price per permit is $36. There is no dispersed camping within the park. 

Hard-sided bear canisters are required for storage of food and all other scented items from April 1st-October 31st. 

For more information on wilderness camping in Rocky Mountain National Park visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm

As we hiked 2.7 miles into Sandbeach Lake Trail, we did not know what to expect of our campsite. We reached the “Camper’s Creek” sign, and followed a smaller trail about 100 yards off the main trail. All of the sudden, it opened up to about a 40ft X 20ft cleared space in the middle of dense pine trees. All we could hear was the wind through the tops of the trees. Couldn’t get any better. Not much of a view other than the sky above you, but that’s what makes it feel so secluded. If you’re looking for a campsite that makes you feel like you’re completely in the middle of nowhere, with access to creek water nearby, this is the spot for you!