Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground

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Timber Creek Campground Map with Site and Amenity Locations
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Timber Creek Campground Overview
A View of Timber Creek with Mountains in the Background

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

80 total sites

About Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground

Timber Creek Campground is the only campground located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. This campground will open for the summer season in late May. All campsites are available by reservation only and reservations must be made online at www.recreation.gov, through the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or by calling 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 (8.1 mi) north of the park's Grand Lake Entrance. It is located at an elevation of 8.9 ft (3000 m).  Camping in a Trailer or RV? Please be advised, this campground has a total vehicle length limit of 30 ft (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. 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. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

80 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ A009, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A010, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A011, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A012, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ B020, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B024, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B025, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B026, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B027, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B028, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B029, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B030, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B034, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B036, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B037, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B038, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B039, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B040, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B041, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 B043, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B044, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B050, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ B051, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B052, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C053, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C055, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C056, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C057, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C058, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C059, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C060, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 C061, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 C062, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C063, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C064, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C065, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C066, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C067, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C068, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 C069, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 D074, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 D075, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D076, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D077, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ D078, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D079, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D080, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D081, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D082, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D084, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D085, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D086, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 D087, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ D088, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D089, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D090, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D091, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 D093, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ D094, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D095, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D096, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 D097, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D098, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D099, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D100, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews (614)

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

4.4
614 reviews
5
64.8%
398
4
23.0%
141
3
6.0%
37
2
4.7%
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1.5%
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james g

June 30, 2023

4

Great staff and clean bathrooms. We saw moose very close to camp. Don’t forget to bring insect repellent. Mosquitoes ate us up. The camp host said they had just come out this was late June.

Pete M

Verified

June 28, 2023 • Stayed at: C058, Loop: Loop C

5

Enjoyed the camp site, saplings have grown enough for quite a bit of privacy. Rangers extremely nice and helpfull.

Tyler t

Verified

June 27, 2023 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: Loop B

1

campsites only have space for 1 tent big enough for two maybe 3 people. Park ranger not so nice. She gave us a citation for leaving some spices out on the table while we left the campsite during the middle of the day for about and hour. The scenery is beautiful but the campsite is no fun.

Alexis N

Verified

June 27, 2023 • Stayed at: B050, Loop: Loop B

5

One amazing experience! We cannot recommend Timber Creek campground enough. We camped near the river, and had animals in our campsite both nights we stayed there. The staff are not only friendly, but they genuinely care about the wellbeing of their guests, as well as remaining diligent about protecting the wildlife. I cannot wait to return!

Mara B

June 25, 2023

5

Nice location and friendly camp hosts

Jenny M

Verified

June 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B043, Loop: Loop B

5

Camp host were great and friendly! Had light rain part of the night and was so peaceful. Definitely want to go back!

Jessica H

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: B050, Loop: Loop B

5

I am a 40 year resident of Colorado and have visited the park many times. The winter of 2022-2023 was unusually wet. The park is amazing right now and I have never seen the rivers, streams and lakes look like this before. Everything is lush and green. My only complaint is that the park is understaffed and we received nothing but apologies from the rangers and volunteers. It is not their fault. The popularity of all the National Parks, since the beginning of the pandemic, has made the underfunding they have been suffering through have a magnifying glass on it. Kudos to everyone I interacted with. They made my camping experience marvelous. Thank you to everyone who protects and keeps our National Parks safe and teaches us.

Brian T

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C063, Loop: Loop C

2

Please put showers in your campgrounds.

Markus L

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B

5

A nice, remote camp ground with a very friendly camp host.
Spacious camp lots, clean toilets and fire wood available.
Beautiful view on the surrounding mountains.

Shrey D

Verified

June 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B050, Loop: Loop B

4

Campsites were good but some campsite were missing bear box.some more amenities like showere the one on all campgrounds in grand Teton National park would be better.Also need to have person to checkin for late arrivals till 8.30 pm on campgrounds.

Location & Directions for Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground

16018 Us Hwy 34, Grand Lake, CO 80447 United States

Elevation: 2,731 ft

Getting There

<p><strong>From Grand Lake, Colorado:</strong> </p>
<p>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 mi (8.1 mi) from the park entrance and follow signs to Tim...

Nearest town

Grand Lake, CO - 12 mi

About 20 min to downtown

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.&nbsp;
  • Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Parking is limited. Some sites can only accommodate one (1) vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;
  • 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 .&nbsp;
  • 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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