Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado . With 7 campsites (RV-friendly up to 40 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Apr-oct when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground located in Gaskil, Colorado, offering 7 camping sites.
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Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
A Rural campground in Colorado
Overview
It Is Located at an Elevation of of 8,900 Feet (3000 M). It Is Located at an Elevation of of 8,900 Feet (3000 M).
Camping in a Trailer or RV? Please Be Advised, This Campground Has a Total Vehicle Length Limit of 30 Feet (9 M).
Wildlife Is Plentiful in Rocky Mountain National Park.
the Park Also Offers Some Unforgettable Scenic Driving Routes, Including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy the Scenic Views in the Land Above Trees While Exploring the Alpine Tundra or Visit Alpine Visitor Center.
Are You Interested in History? Take a Step Back in Time and Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, Just Down the Road From Timber Creek Campground.
Timber Creek Campground Is Open for the Summer 2025 Camping Season. This Is Only Campground Located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park. the Campground Will Close at Noon on Monday, October 6. All Campsites Are Available by Reservation Only and Reservations Must Be Made Online at Www. Recreation. Gov, Through the Recreation. Gov Mobile App, or by Calling 1-877-444-6777.
for Some Campsites, Reservations Can Be Made Up to 6 Months in Advance of a Desired Camping Date.
Timber Creek Campground Is Located Inside Rocky Mountain National Park and Accessed Via Trail Ridge Road/U. S. Highway 34. the Campground Is Eight Miles (13 Km) North of the Park’S Grand Lake Entrance. Rvs and Combined Vehicles and Trailers That Exceed This Limit Cannot Stay in Timber Creek Campground.
Things to Know When Looking at Campsite Availability:
Any Sites That Are Open Are Listed As “a” for Available.
Any Campsite Listed As “Nr” Has Not Yet Released; This Means That Those Campsites Are Not Yet Available to Be Reserved.
a Number of Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved Up to 6-Months in Advance on a Rolling Window.
Some Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved 2-Weeks Prior to Your Desired Camping Date.
Some Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved 1-Week Prior to Your Desired Camping Date.
Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with My Camping Reservation?
Yes. Campers with Reservations for Timber Creek Campground Have a “Timed Entry (Does Not Include Access to Bear Lake Road)” Reservation Included with Your Campground Reservation. Your Campground Reservation Will Serve As Your Vehicle Timed Entry Reservation. Campers Can Enter Rmnp Via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances Beginning at 1 P. M. on the First Day of Your Camping Reservation. Remember to Print and Bring a Copy of Your Campground Reservation with You and Keep This in Your Vehicle. You Will Be Asked to Show Your Campground Reservation Confirmation at the Park’S Entrance Station Upon Arrival.
Planning to Visit Destinations Along the Bear Lake Road Corridor? Campers Staying at Timber Creek Campground Will Also Need to Make a “Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road” Reservation or They Will Need to Enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor During a Time of Day When Reservations Are Not Required. for Details, Visit the Park’S Timed Entry Webpage.
When Can I Check Into My Campsite?
Check in Begins at 1 P. M. for All Campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.
What Time Is Check Out?
All Campers Must Check Out of Their Campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by Noon.
How Many Nights Can I Stay at Timber Creek Campground?
in Rocky Mountain National Park, There Is a 7-Night Limit for All Campgrounds During the Summer Season. This Means That Campers Can Stay a Total of 7 Nights Inside the Park. This Limit Includes Overnight Stays at All Campgrounds. for Instance, a Camper Could Spend 7 Nights at Timber Creek Campground or They Could Stay 4 Nights at Timber Creek Campground and 3 at Glacier Basin Campground.
Rocky Mountain National Park Has Over 350 Miles (563 Km) of Hiking Trails. There Are Many Wonderful Trails to Explore on the West Side of the Park, Including the Colorado River Trail, Coyote Valley Trail, Green Mountain Trail, and More. Enjoy Fishing Along the Banks of the Colorado River.
Timber Creek Camgpround Contains Single Family Tent-Only Sites, Walk-to Sites, and RV Sites (30 Ft/9 M or Smaller in Length) Without Hookups. There Is No Group Camping at Timber Creek Campground. If You Are Looking for a Group Site, Please Check Glacier Basin Campground Located on the East Side of the Park Off of the Bear Lake Road.
Each Campsite Is Equipped with a Picnic Table, Fire Ring with Grate, and a Tent Pad.
During the Summer Season, Potable Water Is Available Throughout the Campground and Campers Have Access to Dish Sinks for Washing Dishes. a Water Fill and a Dump Station for Are Located in the Campground and Are Open for Use to All Campers. Dumpsters, Recycling Bins, and Propane Recycling Are Scattered Throughout the Campground for the Camper’S Convenience.
When at Timber Creek Campground, Enjoy Wildflowers in June and July That Can Fill Surrounding Meadows. There Is a Mix of Douglas Fir, Lodgepole Pine, and Ponderosa Pine Trees All Around As You Explore the Park. Mule Deer and the Majestic Rocky Mountain Elk Are Commonly Seen. Black Bear, Coyote, Bighorn Sheep and Moose Also Inhabit the Area, But Are Less Common to See.
Nearby Attractions
the Town of Grand Lake Lies Just 10 Miles South of the Campground (2 Miles Outside the Park’S West Entrance). Dining, Shopping, and Other Recreational Activities Can Be Found There.
Charges & Cancellations
Managed by: National Park ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 7
- Hookup Types: Electric
- Max RV Length: 40 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: Available
- 💧 Potable Water: Available
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Trail Ridge Road
City: Gaskil, Colorado 80447.0
Coordinates: 40.37918419, -105.8502706
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (877) 444-6777
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|picnic|dump-station|hookups|water|fire-ring|lake|river|trail|group-site|rv|tent|visitor-center
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
LTE
AT&T
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 12 stations
Nearest Market: DENVER/Colorado Springs
Notes: Signals FROM DENVER/Colorado Springs MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 24 stations (8 AM, 16 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, ADULT Alternative, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KOA 850 Am
Market: DENVER/Colorado Springs
Notes: 8 AM, 16 FM Stations from Denver/Colorado Springs
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ GRAND LAKE DCFC 1
Distance: 8.9 miles away
Address: 1029 Park Ave, Grand Lake, CO
Network: chargepoint-network
Charging Type: Fast-charging-available • CHAdeMO-J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 260552
- Managing Agency: National Park Service
- Agency Email: npshq_info@nps.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm
- Parent Park: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Park Website: /parks/rocky-mountain-national-park/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Parks
- Parks Post Name: rocky-mountain-national-park
- Parent Park Name: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Correct Park Type Mapping: rocky-mountain-national-park
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 5.0
- States Covered: Colorado
- Managing Agencies: National Park Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 128.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 2907
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 128.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 2907
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: colorado
- Agency Slug: national-park-service
- Park Type Slug: national-parks
- Parent Park Slug: rocky-mountain-national-park
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: national-park-service
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