Accessible via forest roads, Halfmoon West Campground operates as a US Forest Service facility within San Isabel National Forest from May through September. Sites range from free to $26 per night and include basic amenities like toilets and a dump station, though no water is available on-site. Cell service reaches the area, and alcohol is permitted.
Recent visitors note heavy traffic on the access road leading to nearby trailheads, with vehicles lining up for miles during peak periods. The campground enforces a no-pets policy. Dead trees throughout the area create fire concerns according to some campers. Halfmoon East Campground sits just 0.1 miles northeast for those wanting an alternative location.
Description
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 (FSR110), Halfmoon West is a first-come, first-served campground, with 17 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHalfmoon West Campground is located in Colorado near Leadville
Coordinates
39.157616 N
106.397855 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/20/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 5/20/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/20/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 5/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 27 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 45 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 59 min from Pueblo, CO
