Established Camping
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.
Location
Timberline Campground is located in Colorado
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires