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Featured amenities

Playground Playground

Available sites

6 total sites

About Pickle Gulch

Pickle Gulch is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Grp 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 002, Loop: Grp 2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 003, Loop: Grp 3 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 004, Loop: Grp 4 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 005, Loop: Grp 5 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 006, Loop: Grp 6 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly

Reviews (49)

What Guests Are Saying

Pickle Gulch is an excellent campground, ideal for large groups, offering spacious tent pads, clean vault toilets, and well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the beautiful, private setting, ample shade, and opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a favorite for events like weddings and family gatherings. While the walk from parking to campsites may be challenging for some, the campground management is responsive and accommodating, ensuring a positive experience overall.

Review Summary

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Spencer E

Verified

September 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Grp 2

5

Very spacious campgrounds. Each site has several tent pads and lots of shade.

Elizabeth F

Verified

September 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Grp 4

5

Great group site! Our sites each had 8-9 tent pads and a lovely central cooking and hangout area with two large picnic tables and oversized bear boxes for our gear. Well wooded and shaded. Sites 1-3 are all visible from each other. Then 4-5 (and maybe 6? Not sure) are visible from each other a bit further in.

feras A

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Grp 1

5

Great campground for our group of 20. Large tent pads, bear boxes, picnic tables, and cleanest vault toilets I've ever seen. Expect a walk from parking lot to campsite, but we had lots of hands to help. Bring wagons if you have a lot of stuff. Stayed in Group Site 1. Great experience overall.

Austin W

Verified

December 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5

5

This location was perfect for our group! It really felt private and removed from the other campgrounds. We will definitely be coming back here.

Austin W

Verified

December 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5

5

This location was perfect for our group! It really felt private and removed from the other campgrounds. We will definitely be coming back here.

Alexa G

September 26, 2025

5

Absolutely love this location! I got married to the love of my life at this campsite with some of the most breathtaking views. It was absolutely perfect for a lowkey wedding. The playground and open area was a huge hit with the kids. Plus the separate space away from the group campsites made it a truly private and intimate experience. Our guests enjoyed the views and roaming around and just overall was incredible. Definitely planning on doing another group event here in the future!

Alexa G

September 26, 2025

5

Absolutely love this location! I got married to the love of my life at this campsite with some of the most breathtaking views. It was absolutely perfect for a lowkey wedding. The playground and open area was a huge hit with the kids. Plus the separate space away from the group campsites made it a truly private and intimate experience. Our guests enjoyed the views and roaming around and just overall was incredible. Definitely planning on doing another group event here in the future!

Alexa D

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Grp 3

5

We love coming here each year. Plenty of room to invite friends and family, lots of tree cover, space to hike and explore, and each site has a vault toilet and water spigot. Wildlife in the area, but there are two big bear boxes at each site. Two picnic tables and a bench around a fire pit. It isn't a terribly long walk from the parking to the sites, but if you've got heavy stuff or mobility issues, be sure to bring a wagon or wheelbarrow (or an extra set of strong arms). We've really only come towards the end of the season, but it hasn't been overly loud with the nearby campers. There might be a gun range nearby, too, as we've heard discharge during a few of our visits.

Alexa D

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Grp 3

5

We love coming here each year. Plenty of room to invite friends and family, lots of tree cover, space to hike and explore, and each site has a vault toilet and water spigot. Wildlife in the area, but there are two big bear boxes at each site. Two picnic tables and a bench around a fire pit. It isn't a terribly long walk from the parking to the sites, but if you've got heavy stuff or mobility issues, be sure to bring a wagon or wheelbarrow (or an extra set of strong arms). We've really only come towards the end of the season, but it hasn't been overly loud with the nearby campers. There might be a gun range nearby, too, as we've heard discharge during a few of our visits.

John Robert R

June 15, 2025

5

This was the second year our groups has booked a weekend at the campground. Despite a very rainy week leading up to our reservation, the ground was not at all sodden, and the roads were in very good shape. Though the potable water pumps went down a week before our trip, ExplorUS notified me promptly about the issue and reimbursed part of the fees to make up for it. The camp manager, Chris and his camp hosts were friendly, responsive, quick to solve problems, and great to work with. We were able to easily get enough water up to the site for our group, and everyone enjoyed another relaxing weekend at a gorgeous site. This remains a beautiful spot to camp, and I would highly recommend it.

Location & Directions for Pickle Gulch

9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States

Elevation: 2,773 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 25 in Denver, travel west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6 and continue through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn on State Highway 119 toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway 4 mi north of Black Hawk, to the campground.

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 31 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from Interstate 25 in Denver and is located near State Highway 119, which is the primary route to reach the campground from Black Hawk.

Policies & Rules

General

  • No RV water connections are available.
  • This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
  • Reservations are required for any camping at the site
  • RVs are not permitted past the parking area
  • Utility hookups and electricity are not available
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
  • EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. 
  • Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
  • Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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