Rocky Mountain National Park manages Goblin's Forest, a backcountry campground accessible only by hiking 1.2 miles uphill from the Longs Peak Trailhead. The National Park Service requires advance reservations through Recreation.gov, with permits costing $35 per night and hard-sided bear canisters mandatory from April through October.
The campground contains six designated sites clustered around a single latrine, with campers reporting they can see neighboring sites from their own spots. All sites provide flat ground for tents. Weather can change rapidly at this elevation, with summer storms bringing hail and lightning. For drive-up access, Longs Peak Campground sits less than a mile away.
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Location
Public CampgroundGoblin's Forest Goblin's Forest — Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.2715503 N
105.5707747 W
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 50 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 5 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver, CO
