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About Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 80
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Emily H
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: D096, Loop: Loop D
Enjoyed our stay, but make sure to stake down your tent well! There were very high winds that resulted in a damaged rainfly for me since I am used to camping in the woods in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We enjoyed the Timber Lake Trail, would recommend in later months though, as we hiked through about a mile of snow at the end of the trail before arriving at the lake!
Surprised by how fast our bread and our faces dried out at this altitude and wind!
David C
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
What a beautiful campground.
Matt C
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Cleanest bathrooms in the park
Drew S
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: C057, Loop: Loop C
Campground hosts are a little hyperactive, but otherwise a great site for camping!
Thomas S
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C068, Loop: Loop C
It was really interesting. The park ranger locked herself out of the office so we had to help her crawl in through a window. Evidently, this is a frequent occurrence because she doesn't like carrying keys (who does!).
She mentioned a concern over rowdy people near us and that she had already talked to the park police, I thought maybe Hells Angles or another biker gang. Turned out it was 4 Boulder college students :) Yes, they talked and had fun... thankfully fun is still ok. There was another rowdy bunch, but smaller in stature... two couples from Broomfield brought pre-college kids (about 4 ish in age) they were also rowdy so the college kids had competition. Competition is always good.
Then the firewood we were supposed to use was not available because they have no firewood vendor. Of course, there is a huge burn area with wood stacked up for removal, who would want to compete with that!
The campground was nice.
Dylan H
June 15, 2022
So much wildlife around the camp! It’s on the opposite side of the park from the main attractions so less tourist traffic to scare off animals. Absolutely worth it.
Greg V
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Loop A
No firewood for sale. Cannot access part of the park with this campground. Very poor communication with the RMNP website and rangers at the park.
Appalanaidu P
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Excellent
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 2, 2026
