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About Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 80
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2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (538)
What Guests Are Saying
Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a peaceful experience with ample tree cover for privacy and well-organized facilities. Campers appreciated the informative nightly ranger programs and the campground's scenic location near the Colorado River. However, some noted a lack of flexibility with amenities like personal shower tents and concerns about the reservation system, which can lead to empty sites. Overall, visitors enjoyed the natural beauty and friendly atmosphere of the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a peaceful experience with ample tree cover for privacy and well-organized facilities. Campers appreciated the informative nightly ranger programs and the campground's scenic location near the Colorado River. However, some noted a lack of flexibility with amenities like personal shower tents and concerns about the reservation system, which can lead to empty sites. Overall, visitors enjoyed the natural beauty and friendly atmosphere of the campground.
Review Summary
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C068, Loop: Loop C
Comfortable campground and campsite. This was a quick overnight on the way to another destination, and we enjoyed staying here for a few hours.
Patricia T
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D087, Loop: Loop D
Pretty quiet campground. Did trails nearby so were able to stay on west side Grand lake close enough to get supplies.
Jamie E
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C065, Loop: Loop C
Campground was nice. Our spot was a great tent spot. Love that they sell ice and firewood.
Michaelisa T
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: Loop A
Quiet and serene.
April S
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C068, Loop: Loop C
I am very satisfied with my experience here overall. I loved site C68. I loved it way more than A7. There's a lot of trees for privacy at C68. The campground is close to lots of trails for Moose sightings (very early morning!) and Miner's Pass. Only thing i may suggest is the firewood and ice vendor stay an extra hour for those coming back late from a day full of adventure. And also fix the soap dispensers in the bathroom. I would totally camp here again!
Benjamin C
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D074, Loop: Loop D
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Kathleen C
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: Loop B
We loved camping at Timber Creek Campground. Our kids really enjoyed all of the ranger programs along with the short walk to the Colorado River. Gorgeous views of the Never Summer Mountains and lots of wildlife including moose and elk.
Michelle R
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B038, Loop: Loop B
The ranger program was great, bathrooms were clean, the campsites were nice, and the wildlife was abundant!
Jerry L
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: D077, Loop: Loop D
Timber Creek Campground was fantastic! Well-kept and clean. Beautiful views and scenery. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Trenton D
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C066, Loop: Loop C
Campsite itself is beautifully situated on the West side of the park near the Visitor Center. This particulate campsite (C loop, 66), is close to the bathroom but not right next door; just easily accessible through a small tree path.
TLDR: Site is beautiful, but this was NOT a quiet campsite the vast majority of our stay. Great location, bring earplugs.
People treated the campgrounds like a normal party zone with little regard for their neighbors. Between the constant door shutting (past 10pm quiet hours), the loud talking around 1am, and the constant crying of children, any hope of a peaceful experience was shattered. Not to mention the fools with the oversized RV showing up at 9pm and yelling for 35 minutes at each other as they struggle to park their vehicle.
The bathrooms themselves are actually a side-step from vault toilets. I'd rather 4x vault toilet housing rather than these ultra-cramped bathrooms. The only benefit is the running water and the sink outside. But the bathrooms, at least for the mens, were quite disgusting.
The Ranger Talks were fantastic. Highly suggest going to them every night - lots of fun and the rangers really care for the park and their role within it. More people would benefit from thinking outside their own small box and looking at the larger impact their choices have in the world around them.
This is not a reflection of the site itself, but the people within it. The site and grounds are lovely, but next time we'll be looking for a much quieter, smaller grounds.
Location Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Address:
16018 Us Hwy 34
Grand Lake, CO, 80447
United States
From Grand Lake, Colorado:
Drive north on U.S. Highway 34 and enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Grand Lake Entrance. Drive along Trail Ridge Road for 8 miles (13 km) from the park entrance and follow signs to Timber Creek Campground. The campground will be on the left.
From Estes Park, Colorado:
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Follow Trail Ridge Road west for approximately 35 miles, crossing the Continental Divide. The entrance to Timber Creek Campground is located on the right side of the road.
Elevation: 2731 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Grand Lake (about 20 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Need to Know - You must scroll down and read all of the "Need to Know Information" below. By completing your camping reservation, you are agreeing to the following items. Use the scroll bar in this small window to scroll and read all the information.
- Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available. Be aware - Vehicles larger than 30-feet are not permitted in Timber Creek campground.
- Entrance Fee. A park entrance fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, or show your annual or lifetime park pass. You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival. Pass Discounts on Camping. If you use a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount while booking a reservation, you must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.
- Site Limits. Each site is limited to eight (8) persons and one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent per standard nonelectric site. All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees. Parking is limited. Some sites can only accommodate one (1) vehicle. Each vehicle must be parked on the gravel or paved parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas.Maximum length of stay. The maximum length of stay during peak season is 7 nights. Please check the rules and regulations before making your reservation.
- Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable. (Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)
- Maximum Vehicle + Trailer Length = Vehicle + Trailer + Hitch = 30 ft at Timber Creek campground.
- No Hookups. There are no RV hookups available. Dump Station. RV sewage and wastewater tanks must be emptied at the dump station. No Shower or Laundry. There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; portable showers are prohibited.
- Food Storage and Wildlife. Bears, deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area. All food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored in a food storage locker, located in the campground.
- Firewood. Firewood is available for purchase inside Timber Creek Campground or in the Town of Grand Lake. Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Prohibited Wheeled Devices. The use of skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and other similar devices is prohibited.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .
- ATTENTION: If you plan on renting an RV or camping equipment and having it delivered to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is your responsibility to make sure that the individual or business that you are renting the equipment from has a valid permit to do business in the park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business or individual without a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) with the park may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon delivery.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
