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Timberline Campground

Timberline Campground, near South Platte Ranger District, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature without straying too far from the city. With its first-come, first-served sites, you can enjoy a bit of spontaneity while soaking in the serene surroundings.

This campground is known for its shaded sites, making it a comfortable place to pitch your tent or park your RV. Campers have spotted wild turkeys and Steller Jays, adding a touch of wildlife to your stay. The vault toilets are well-maintained, and the campground hosts keep things stocked and tidy, ensuring a pleasant experience.

If you're up for some adventure, there are great hiking trails nearby, and the views are nothing short of stunning. Some visitors have mentioned the occasional road noise, but many find that the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere more than make up for it. As one camper noted, “The location was convenient and we had a good time.”

Timberline Campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun. Whether you're looking to relax in a hammock or explore the nearby trails, this campground offers a little something for everyone.

Description

National Forest

PSICC

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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.

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.

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Location

Timberline Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Denver, Colorado, take Highway 285 southwest to Park County Rd. 58. Turn right at County Rd. 58 and follow road to Forest Road 125. Turn right and follow road about 0.5 miles to the campground entrance.

Address

PIKE NATIONAL FOREST.
S.platte ranger dist, CO

Coordinates

39.4319444 N
105.7619444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2023

Great shaded campsites close to Denver.

Camped September 24 - 27. First come first served sites. 31 sites, had the place to ourselves. Wild turkeys and Steller Jays. Well maintained. Some shooting in the distance. Very serene otherwise.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Good views and spaces

This campground is not far off the main road and is easy to access with any vehicle. I was there on a Saturday and it still had open spots, but was mostly full. The vault toilet was very clean. The hosts kept it well stocked with toilet paper and they checked in with groups daily. Really good views and hiking spots. Pretty much no cell service (occasionally a text would make it through) and good tent pads or spots to put tents and campers. Noticed a few people had trouble finding flat parking for RVs and vans. The mosquitos weren't bad at all, and the biting flies were manageable with bug spray. The traffic going in to Denver was visible in just a few spots, but out in the distance. Many sites or close together sites would be great for groups. Lots of shade and places for a hammock. 

 The down side is the road noise. Especially because this is close enough to the highway on a downgrade, so you can hear the trucks downshifting throughout the day and night. But with that in mind, I would go back. The location was convenient and we had a good time.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Lucy L., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Lucy L., July 20, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2019

Beautiful

On top of the world it seems. Lots of animals in camp that cruise by. Mainly elk n moose..bighorn sheep too down the road.. Fishing and trails..nice sceneries..

  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Melanie  S., June 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Melanie  S., June 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Melanie  S., June 24, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2018

Awesome in off season

Visit this campground in early spring! We practically had the campground to ourselves!

Word of caution, it did unexpectedly hail for about 20 mins but we had our camper and could seek shelter.

There are pit toilets and a water station. Campground host came by... frequently... he seemed lonely but was nice.

Great ATV trails close by, just respect the signs and limits.

If you visit in summer or early fall, expect this site to be full.

  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Julie  M., June 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Julie  M., June 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Timberline Campground by Julie  M., June 16, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Timberline Campground?

    Timberline Campground allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Timberline Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Timberline Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Timberline Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Timberline Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Timberline Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Timberline Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Timberline Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Timberline Campground?

    There are 25 campsites at Timberline Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts