Public Campground
Pike National Forest Kelsey Campground
Pike National Forest Kelsey Campground is located near Bailey, Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain with elevations that provide a variety of hiking opportunities. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Mount Bailey Trail and the scenic views of Guanella Pass.
Detours Nearby

South Platte River Corridor
9 min away

Meadows Group Campground
34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 19 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 31 min from Pueblo, CO
Location
Pike National Forest Kelsey Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From U.S. Highway 285 turn south at Pine Junction on to Jefferson County Road 126. Follow Jefferson County Road 126 16.5 miles south to the Kelsey Campground. The campground will be on the west (right) side of the highway.
Coordinates
39.30492168 N
105.26695027 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25


