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Timberline Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — S.PLATTE RANGER DIST · Colorado · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Location | S.PLATTE RANGER DIST · Colorado · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands · 39.43194, -105.76194 · Map |
| Sites | 24 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 24 sites Water hookups at 0 of 24 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 24 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 24 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 13 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 25 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 23 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 303-275-5610 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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. Facilities No drinking water is available and the roads through the campground are dirt and gravel. Each loop has a parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. There are 2 vault toilets within the campground.
Firewood may be purchased at the nearby Kenosha Pass Campground. 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Timberline Campground
S.PLATTE RANGER DIST · Colorado · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | S.PLATTE RANGER DIST · Colorado · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 24 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233859 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.