Established Camping
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
About
USDA Forest Service
The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, can be accessed from either Grant or Georgetown. The south side of the Byway is located on the Pike National Forest/South Platte Ranger District and provides access to several hiking trails: Geneva Creek Trail (#697), Whiteside Trail (#697.A), Threemile Trail (#635), Burning Bear Trail (#601), Abyss Lake Trail (#602) South Park Trail (#600), Rosalie Trail (#603) and Bierstadt Trail (#711). There is also a short interpretive trail with a good viewpoint at the Guanella Pass summit. This is accessed from the west end of the upper/west parking area. Developed campgrounds include Burning Bear and Geneva Park. The north side of the byway is located on the Arapaho National Forest/Clear Creek Ranger District and provides access to hiking trails including Silver Dale Townsite Historic District, and Silver Dollar Lake Trail (#79). Developed campgrounds include Clear Lake and Guanella Pass.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
TravelerGuannella Pass Campground North Of Here
The map shows the Guanella Pass Campground north of here, but it is not listed on The Dyrt as a campground. Nice campground with several First Come First Served sites. Cost is ~$15 I think. Limited facilities with manual water pump.
ScoutClosed
Currently closed, as of when we checked on Sept. 25, 2021.
TravelerDispersed Camping
Sept 2020 - I read multiple reviews that there were dispersed camping all along this stretch of road. Although this is true, there were no camping signs just about everywhere it looked like there was a good spot to pull off the road and camp. Ultimately I was able to back my SUV into a spot and make due for a couple of nights. Unfortunately there was a statewide fire ban which sucked so be sure to check on that before you go or be ok without. I was about a 1/4 of mile or so north of the Silver dollar Lake and Murray Lake trail (5/5👍). Right around that point is where I started to loose cell service. Overall this was a fairly good spot due to how close and easy it was to pop into Georgetown for supplies and the closeness to both the Mt Bierstadt Trail and the one mentioned above.
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Location
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is located in Colorado
Directions
1) Drive west from Denver on US Hwy 285 for approximately 40 miles to Grant. Turn right on to Park County Route 62. Drive north 13.5 miles to Guanella Pass. 2) Drive west from Denver on Interstate 70. Exit at Georgetown. Follow Clear Creek County Route 381 south 11 miles to Guanella Pass.
Coordinates
39.59495538 N
105.71098075 W