U.S. Forest Service · Pike National Forest · CO

Kelsey Campground

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The place

Kelsey Campground is far enough from town that there is no corner store while being close enough that the drive to and from home is part of an enjoyable getaway. Southwest of Denver at an elevation of 8,000 feet, Kelsey Campground offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals or families to enjoy the great outdoors. Nearby is a scenic overlook, trails and river fishing. Summer temperatures range from 75-80 degrees during the day to a pleasant 55-65 degrees at night. All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Keep reading

The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available in the fall and spring.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CO-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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