Horseshoe Campground

P.O. Box 74, Lake George, Colorado, United States
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About Horseshoe Campground

Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain.

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18 total sites
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2026 (Current year)

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  • Firewood Available
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18 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 009, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 010, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 015, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 018, Loop: HORSESHOE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019, Loop: HORSESHOE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

89 reviews

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Horseshoe Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting with clean facilities and ample privacy, especially in sites 9, 10, and 11. Guests appreciate the proximity to excellent hiking trails, including the Limber Grove trail, and the peaceful atmosphere, even during busy weekends. While some noted rough access roads and occasional issues with campsite reservations, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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4.1

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Nicklaus F

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: HORSESHOE

Lovely place..... take better care of the outhouses.....

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Laura R

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HORSESHOE

Awesome! So beautiful and private despite many people being there. Bathrooms are nearby and the water pump is great. Definitely happy we chose this over the first-come-first serve option. Depending on the car and how comfortable you are with rough terrain, it might take about 25 min to drive to the trailhead (we had to bump along very slowly). Very happy with this spot and hoping to visit again!

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Benjamin H

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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORSESHOE

I was in plot 9 for two nights at Horseshoe camp ground. It was exactly what I wanted. Simple and beautiful. I car camped while preparing meals in the picnic table and rested. I'll be back in the spring.

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Paul P

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORSESHOE

Beautiful rustic campground, peaceful and relaxing

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Tore D

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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORSESHOE

The campground was nice and well maintained. One concern is the water. Though it is listed as potable on the website, and probably is safe, it comes out of the pump a deep orange. We pumped for a while to see if it would clear, but that did not help. I had a MSR water filter and it removed the sediment. I had to back flush the filter several times to fill a 4 liter dromedary bag.

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Kathy H

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August 16, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORSESHOE

Great campground. Bathrooms clean!
We stayed in sites 9,10 and 11 which, other then the dumpsters being close by, these are the best spots. They are at then end of the col de sac and more secluded

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Linda B

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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HORSESHOE

Beautiful campground with nice trees. The hike to the Limber Grove was outstanding! However, the parking in several of the sites could be a bit more level.

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Jeffrey W

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July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HORSESHOE

Quiet, easy access to Mt. Sherman and close enough to Fairplay to run back for forgotten items. Definitely recommend.

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Jeffrey W

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July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HORSESHOE

A bit noisy as there were young campers two spots down, but were quiet enough after quiet hours...somewhat reliable cell service was nice...great access point for Mt sherman...would definitely recommend

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Melissa D

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORSESHOE

Beautiful campground and campsite with lots of natural privacy as the sites are nestled in the woods. Level campsites. Clean facilities and campsites/grounds. The campground host is very responsive if you ever need assistance. Numerous incredible hiking trails in the area that were very suitable for our family with young to middle school aged children. Loved our stay and will definitely visit again.

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Location & Directions for Horseshoe Campground

P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827 United States

Elevation: 3,212 ft

Getting There

From Fairplay travel south on US-285 for about one mile. Turn right onto County Road 18. Continue for approximately 6 mi to the campground on the left.

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 50 mi

About 59 min to downtown

Highway access

Horseshoe Campground is accessible via US Highway 24, which is approximately 20 miles to the east, connecting to Colorado Springs and Leadville.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • No RV hookups are available
  • For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal lands.
  • ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground
  • Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.
  • Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become ‘walk-up’ and are available on a ‘first come - first serve’ bases.
  • Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
  • Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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