Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

99Sites

30 ftMax rig

The place

Timber Creek Campground is the only campground located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. All campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or call 1-877-444-6777. For some campsites, reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of a desired camping date. Timber Creek Campground is located inside Rocky Mountain National Park and accessed via Trail Ridge Road/U.S. Highway 34. The campground is eight miles (13 km) north of the park's Grand Lake Entrance. Keep reading

It is located at an elevation of 8,900 feet (3000 m). Camping in a Trailer or RV? Please be advised, this campground has a total vehicle length limit of 30 feet (9 m). RVs and combined vehicles and trailers that exceed this limit cannot stay in Timber Creek Campground. Things to Know When Looking At Campsite Availability: Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available. Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved. A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window. Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date. Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date. Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation? Yes. Campers with reservations for Timber Creek Campground have a " Timed Entry (does not include access to Bear Lake Road)" reservation included with your campground reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival. If entering RMNP on the east side of the park, check the status of Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is a seasonal road that can temporarily close based on weather at any time. If Trail Ridge Road is closed, use alternate travel routes to travel outside and around the park. To check the status of Trail Ridge Road, call 970-586-1222. Planning to visit destinations along the Bear Lake Road Corridor? Campers staying at Timber Creek Campground will also need to make a " Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road " reservation or they will need to enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor during a time of day when reservations are not required. For details, visit the park's timed entry webpage . When Can I Check into My Campsite? Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park. What Time is Check Out? All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon. How Many Nights Can I Stay at Timber Creek Campground? In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Timber Creek Campground or they could stay 4 nights at Timber Creek Campground and 3 at Glacier Basin Campground. Recreation Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles (563 km) of hiking trails. There are many wonderful trails to explore on the west side of the park, including the Colorado River Trail, Coyote Valley Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and more. Enjoy fishing along the banks of the Colorado River. The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities in the alpine tundra. Enjoy ranger-led programs and exhibits at Alpine Visitor Center. Are you interested in history? Take a step back in time and explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, just down the road from Timber Creek Campground. Facilities Timber Creek Campground has single family tent sites, walk-to sites, and RV sites (30 ft/9 m or smaller in length) without hookups. Camping as part of a group? Group campsites are not available at Timber Creek Campground. If you are looking for a group site, please check Glacier Basin Campground, located on the east side of RMNP along Bear Lake Road. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and tent pad. During the summer season, potable water and restroom facilities are available. The campground has dish sinks available for washing dishes. A freshwater fill and dump station for trailers and RVs is available in the campground. These facilities are available for any campers to use. Dumpsters, recycling bins, and propane recycling are scattered throughout the campground for the convenience of campers. Natural Features At Timber Creek Campground, visitors

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The sites · 99

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Loop A	A001	standard nonelectric	14 ft	N/A
Loop A	A002	management	25 ft	N/A
Loop A	A003	standard nonelectric	21 ft	N/A
Loop A	A004	standard nonelectric	21 ft	N/A
Loop A	A005	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop A	A006	standard nonelectric	28 ft	N/A
Loop A	A007	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop A	A008	standard nonelectric	24 ft	N/A
Loop A	A009	walk to	15 ft	N/A
Loop A	A010	walk to	15 ft	N/A
Loop A	A011	walk to	15 ft	N/A
Loop A	A012	walk to	15 ft	N/A
Loop A	A013	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop A	A014	standard nonelectric	27 ft	N/A
Loop A	A015	standard nonelectric	28 ft	N/A
Loop A	A017	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A
Loop A	A018	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A
Loop A	A019	management	30 ft	N/A
Loop A	DOES NOT EXIST Old 16	management	—	N/A
Loop B	B020	standard nonelectric	15 ft	N/A
Loop B	B021	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B022	standard nonelectric	22 ft	N/A	yes
Loop B	B023	standard nonelectric	18 ft	N/A
Loop B	B024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A	yes
Loop B	B025	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A
Loop B	B026	standard nonelectric	26 ft	N/A	yes
Loop B	B027	standard nonelectric	25 ft	N/A
Loop B	B028	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B	B029	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B030	standard nonelectric	28 ft	N/A
Loop B	B031	management	15 ft	N/A
Loop B	B032	management	15 ft	N/A
Loop B	B033	management	15 ft	N/A
Loop B	B034	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A
Loop B	B035	management	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B036	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B037	standard nonelectric	24 ft	N/A
Loop B	B038	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B039	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A	yes
Loop B	B040	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B041	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B042 - Host	management	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B043	standard nonelectric	16 ft	N/A
Loop B	B044	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B045	management	20 ft	N/A
Loop B	B046	management	13 ft	N/A
Loop B	B047	management	13 ft	N/A
Loop B	B048	management	30 ft	N/A
Loop B	B049	management	20 ft	N/A
Loop B	B050	standard nonelectric	20 ft	N/A
Loop B	B051	walk to	13 ft	N/A
Loop B	B052	walk to	13 ft	N/A
Loop C	C053	standard nonelectric	19 ft	N/A
Loop C	C054 - Host	management	30 ft	N/A
Loop C	C055	standard nonelectric	16 ft	N/A
Loop C	C056	standard nonelectric	24 ft	N/A
Loop C	C057	standard nonelectric	18 ft	N/A
Loop C	C058	standard nonelectric	23 ft	N/A
Loop C	C059	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
Loop C	C060	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A

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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.

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

Fees

Timber Creek Campground is closed during the winter camping season. In 2026, Timber Creek Campground will open at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. The campground will close for the season at noon on August 10, 2026, and remain closed through the end of the 2026 summer season, for a sewer system rehabilitation project. Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night): •$35.00 for standard nonelectric sites

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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