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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.

Available sites

18 total sites

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2026 (Current year)

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  • Firewood Available
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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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

Summary

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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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5 stars 43.8% (39)
4 stars 34.8% (31)
3 stars 11.2% (10)
2 stars 6.7% (6)
1 star 3.4% (3)

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Jeffrey S

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: HORSESHOE

Wonderful campground. Was not too busy Memorial Day weekend. We had plenty of room for our tents and the campground was peaceful and serene. It’s a great place to camp when doing Mount Sherman which is just 20 min further up the road.

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Hallie F

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May 20, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HORSESHOE

The road to get to the campsite it pretty rocky and rough but the campsite is big and open. There were only two other families at the campsite and the host was not there most of the time. Its out in the woods and quiet.

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Shanna K

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December 22, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: HORSESHOE

We had a great time. Love the small size. Hosts left us alone which was fine with us! We fit 3 families on 2 spots. It was great.

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Sarah F

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October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: HORSESHOE

Great campground!

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David F

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October 5, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: HORSESHOE

Was beautiful up there. Really was nice up there.
Definitely going to go back.

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Isabelle H

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September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORSESHOE

Nice campground. Not much privacy at campsite 10 but that was to be expected. Toilets, dumpster, water pump, firewood on site.

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Carol R

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July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORSESHOE

The campsite we reserved was very small and would not work for us at all. Fortunately, we found the host and were able to move to a lovely spot. It was spot #19 and it was quiet, surrounded by trees but with a view looking out to a beautiful open meadow. It was a 5.5 mi drive in on a dirt road, but well worth the drive.

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Amy M

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July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HORSESHOE

Great experience and nice host. Only downfall was not the campground, but the people next to us using their generator waaaay too much.

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Tim C

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORSESHOE

There was no camp host for the first time since we have been camping there. The toilets were filthy and there was a party going on late into the night. Other than that, it it is a great place to stay.

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Jack B

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January 19, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: HORSESHOE

We really enjoyed this campground although the road to get to it is very rough.

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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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