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Kenosha East Campground

Kenosha East Campground is located near Jefferson, CO, within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include the Kenosha Pass and the Colorado Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Kenosha East campground is located across Highway 285 from the Kenosha Pass Campground. There are twelve campsites, and they are universal designed sites including high grills and picnic tables and benches. All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available between April 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021.

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Location

Kenosha East Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Denver, drive southwest on US Highway 285 for approximately 50 miles. Kenosha East Campground/Picnic Area is located off of Highway 285, at the top of Kenosha Pass.

Coordinates

39.41414509 N
105.754354 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2021

Great campgrounds with some caveats

We had reservations at Kenosha Campground and were diverted to Kenosha East. The camp hosts were protecting us from a bear that had visited the campground a few too many times. We were thankful that they put our safety first.

Kenosha East is designed primarily for tent camping. A small trailer or camper van can be accommodated. Large fifth wheels or RVs can be accommodated at the disbursed sites located East and South of the campground, just follow the dirt roads back into the forest. Sites are designated for camping and/or parking.

We stayed at camp site #10. It had a lot of space between the other camp sites but the trees are not thick enough to create a lot of privacy. Our site was located in an aspen grove with lush grass and wildflowers. It was beautiful to look out on the grove and watch the bees collect pollen.

This campground is at the start of the Colorado Trail. A hiking trail that is frequented by backpackers. The trail is also surrounded by aspen grove with thick wildflowers and wild grasses. The reward on the short hike we did is the view of the South Park valley. It was amazing, even with the haze that blew in from the California wildfires.

The caveats: this is a highly trafficked day use area. There is a parking lot at the entrance for day use with two well used vault toilets. The campground is visited by non campers on foot, on bikes, and in cars and campers. There are a lot of people around all day on weekends.

This campground is located right off of Hwy 285. This is the main thoroughfare to the central mountains in Colorado. The traffic is heavy day and well into the night. Semis and motorcycles are the loudest culprits. If you are looking for quiet and solitude, you may want to look elsewhere. Kenosha Pass and Kenosha East are built for recreation and lots of people.

For the ladies: Bathrooms, especially vault bathrooms, can be a deterrent for some. The camp hosts take great care of the bathrooms. We stayed 3 nights and there was always toilet paper. The bathroom smelled as good as it could possibly smell with the amount of people that used it all weekend. It was never gross. Which is so nice. If you are a little squeamish when it comes to camping and vault bathrooms, I think this is a safe bet.

Overall, I would stay at this campground again and bring my bike. I’d also spend more time out on the trail. I’d stay somewhere else if I was looking for quiet and solitude.

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  • Review photo of Kenosha East Campground by Megan S., August 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Kenosha East Campground by Megan S., August 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Kenosha East Campground by Megan S., August 10, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

Lovely, but too close to highway

We stopped at this site on a whim. When we arrived on Friday afternoon there were plenty of sites available at 3pm. By the evening it was 90% full. This site does not take reservations. The campground itself was beautiful! There are lots of tall pines trees, aspens, and wild flowers. There was pretty good space between sites. The campsite host informed us moose frequent the area. The big downside is the highway is very loud here which really took away from the peace. This is on the opposite side of the highway of Kenosha Campground which was equally as nice, but also suffered from proximity to the highway. The Colorado trail runs alongside both campgrounds.

  • Review photo of Kenosha East Campground by Abby O., July 29, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Kenosha East Campground?

    Camping at Kenosha East Campground can starts at $20.00.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Kenosha East Campground?

    Kenosha East Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Kenosha East Campground?

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