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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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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Thi Han Nhi H
August 23, 2022
Great view, clean restroom.
Danielle J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D097, Loop: Loop D
I would have given it two stars, but Moraine Campground, on the other side of the park, was so much worse, this one was three-star in comparison.
Good: garbage cans were available easily. Bathroom had a sink outside it for hand-washing and for dish-water/dish washing, per their request (moraine made the request, but had no sinks available to wash in!), ranger that checked us in was really friendly.
Bad: Bathroom is an outhouse with a BROKEN light. C'mon, for $30 a night, I think you could fix a broken light! (if electricty is an issue, they make solar lights for less than $50 these days!)
Half the camp was empty, despite the sign saying it was full. Lots of wasted available spaces for people who probably would have loved to stay there, had they known. The reservations system obviously is not working, and the space is not utilized well as a result.
Not every site has it's own bear box for food storage. Since the campground was not full, this wasn't an issue, but were it utilized better, you'd have other people going in to where your food is stored. Lets just hope their kids don't help themselves to your granola bars!
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D089, Loop: Loop D
Highly recommend getting one of the walk-to sites since it looked like a lot of the drive-up sites were super close to each other. Either way, insane views and very clean/well maintained campground and would totally come back.
Illimar A
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D095, Loop: Loop D
Pristine. Pure nature. Elk, moose, deer everywhere. But the thick woods did not bare a bear. Creek!! - Mystique, the source of the mighty Colorado River itself, the most beautiful bathing bathtub in the universe. Bearboxes for all food&utensils provided such confidence and comfort, no flies in sight. Campfire wood is dry dry, excellent for s'mores and stories.
Noah R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: C061, Loop: Loop C
Great campground and an amazing park. The campground was beautiful and the campground host was very nice and fun to talk with.
Kai F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B
Good bathrooms, plenty of space to set up tent and have a fire, gorgeous views.
Eduardo C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B038, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful place, with excellent staff, just doesn´t have showers.
Chris D
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: C053, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful, quiet campground. Be sure to get up early to keep an eye out for wildlife that come close to, and even through, the campground. Trees have grown back enough to give some privacy to most campsites but still allow great views of surroundings. Restrooms are great for what they are, including a dishwashing sink outside. Food lockers were plenty large enough for cooler, bear canister, and a couple small bags. plenty of firewood available on the honor system. NO host was on site due to staff shortages, but rangers drove through a couple times a day in case of issues.
Lynda R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: D074, Loop: Loop D
We managed to get this camp site by going online 2 weeks before our stay. All the sites had been full but thye release a few 2 weeks before and a few more 4 days before. Loved the site we got. The campground is very nice. The trees are small which seemed like a negative at first but actually provided more privacy than tall trees.
The ranger at check in was very nice and helpful. We took a short hike to the old retreat camp nearby.
Gotta love National Park campsites. Clean restrooms and running water!!!!
claire g
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: D089, Loop: Loop D
Great camp space- did the very end walk in camp site for privacy as spaces are open unlike our state Wisconsin. A grey fox visited while we were packing up making off with some trash but was very entertaining!
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 5, 2026