About Pickle Gulch
Number of accommodations: 6
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
Pickle Gulch offers a beautiful and private camping experience, perfect for group events and intimate gatherings like weddings. The campground features ample space for activities, well-maintained restrooms, and friendly management. Guests appreciate the scenic views, shade, and facilities, making it a popular choice for returning visitors despite minor issues like water availability.
What Guests Are Saying
Pickle Gulch offers a beautiful and private camping experience, perfect for group events and intimate gatherings like weddings. The campground features ample space for activities, well-maintained restrooms, and friendly management. Guests appreciate the scenic views, shade, and facilities, making it a popular choice for returning visitors despite minor issues like water availability.
Review Summary
Kelly M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
Was at group site 5. It was a beautiful site in pine forest. Pit bathrooms at each site. 2 minute walk from car to site. Wheel barrels were greatly appreciated.
Kelly M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
Was at group site 5. It was a beautiful site in pine forest. Pit bathrooms at each site. 2 minute walk from car to site. Wheel barrels were greatly appreciated.
Quinn B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
We LOVED this camp ground. We rented out all 6 group spots for our wedding and it rocked. We had 50 people but could have easily had more. Plenty of parking, drinkable water in the spigots, clean vault toilets. It was such a magical weekend for us and was a treat for our out of town guests to see a little of what our world is like here in this beautiful state! It’s also so easy to get to and only 50 min from Denver so it was super convenient for those flying in.
The hosts were also awesome!!
If you are having a group, I recommend reaching out to Denver Firewood for a drop off. It was extremely convenient and they were able to even organize a second drop off when we realized we needed more.
Quinn B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
We LOVED this camp ground. We rented out all 6 group spots for our wedding and it rocked. We had 50 people but could have easily had more. Plenty of parking, drinkable water in the spigots, clean vault toilets. It was such a magical weekend for us and was a treat for our out of town guests to see a little of what our world is like here in this beautiful state! It’s also so easy to get to and only 50 min from Denver so it was super convenient for those flying in.
The hosts were also awesome!!
If you are having a group, I recommend reaching out to Denver Firewood for a drop off. It was extremely convenient and they were able to even organize a second drop off when we realized we needed more.
Alexa D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
Site 5 was a huge group site with 10 tent pads! It was about 170 paces from the parking lot and was wonderfully shaded with lots of evergreens and aspens. Host and management was helpful, letting us know about the playground at the adjacent (closed) group picnic site and emptying the fire pit. There were tons of mosquitos, so pack your repellent--then be sure to put that repellent in one of the spacious (two doubles!) bear boxes. We had a really great time, and our only complaint is that the site is downwind from a vault toilet that needed servicing.
Alexa D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Grp 5
Site 5 was a huge group site with 10 tent pads! It was about 170 paces from the parking lot and was wonderfully shaded with lots of evergreens and aspens. Host and management was helpful, letting us know about the playground at the adjacent (closed) group picnic site and emptying the fire pit. There were tons of mosquitos, so pack your repellent--then be sure to put that repellent in one of the spacious (two doubles!) bear boxes. We had a really great time, and our only complaint is that the site is downwind from a vault toilet that needed servicing.
James G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Grp 1
Loved the campground. Plenty of trees, shade, and separation from the other group sites. The camp host was not available unfortunately so we were unable to purchase firewood at the site. This was the only negative from our perspective. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay. We'll just make sure to bring firewood next time.
James G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Grp 1
Loved the campground. Plenty of trees, shade, and separation from the other group sites. The camp host was not available unfortunately so we were unable to purchase firewood at the site. This was the only negative from our perspective. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay. We'll just make sure to bring firewood next time.
Sarah K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Grp 2
We have organized a group trip to Pickle Gulch two years in a row, and will continue to come back. The group sites are spacious and quite private with some tent pads tucked back in the trees, and the benches around the fire pit are handy. Do note they all have a short walk from the parking lot to reach the sites, for folks with mobility issues or if you're bringing in a lot of stuff. But this is the perfect group spot within an hour from Denver!
Sarah K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Grp 2
We have organized a group trip to Pickle Gulch two years in a row, and will continue to come back. The group sites are spacious and quite private with some tent pads tucked back in the trees, and the benches around the fire pit are handy. Do note they all have a short walk from the parking lot to reach the sites, for folks with mobility issues or if you're bringing in a lot of stuff. But this is the perfect group spot within an hour from Denver!
Location Pickle Gulch
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
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 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8432 / -105.523
Elevation: 2773 feet
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: June 5, 2026
