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Timber Creek Campground
Grand Lake, Colorado · Federal campground · books through recreation.gov, on a rolling reservation window.
Timber Creek Campground belongs to the federal side of Colorado camping, close to Grand Lake and managed under Rocky Mountain National Park. It sits about 63 miles northwest of downtown Denver as the crow flies, with Grand Lake as the nearest supply town on our board. It runs about 98 sites.
Campers rate it 4.6 of 5 across 235 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory, where the photo sets and firsthand reports live.
The drive from the metro heads up US-36 and into the Peak to Peak country. Fuel up before you leave town, since close-in prices beat every mountain and small-town pump, and build in a margin for summer weekend traffic on the way back. As Colorado camping runs go, this one earns its drive time.
It sits near 8,955 feet, high enough that summer nights drop hard after sunset. Shoulder season here is gorgeous and lightly booked; just confirm the operating dates before a spring or fall trip.
Set expectations before you pack: federal campgrounds mostly run dry, meaning no hookups at the site. Arrive with full fresh tanks and charged batteries, know your generator's posted hours, and plan tank capacity around the length of the stay. The rigs in our fleet list tank sizes plainly, and we'll match you to one that can go the distance off-grid.
Booking a Site Here
Sites here book through recreation.gov on a rolling window, and summer weekends vanish within minutes of opening. Set a calendar reminder for the morning your window releases and be logged in early. First come first served loops, where they exist, fill by Friday noon in July.
Pairing It With a Camper
From the Denver metro this is an easy launch either way: pick the camper up in town and you're backing in with daylight left, or have our crew quote the haul using the listing's radius and fee. Reserve the site in your own name first, then match the rig to the pad length and hookups. Our camper listings state length, tanks and power draw plainly, and we answer campground fit questions all day.
Contact & Location
- Park website: www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/tccg.htm
- Reviews and photos: this park on RVParks.us
Season dates, fees and site rules change. Confirm the current details with the operator before you commit a weekend, and if something on this page has gone stale, tell us so the next camper gets it right.
What Campers Say
★★★★★Timber Creek is a hidden gem on the western edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. It has easy access to the Colorado River headwaters, to wildlife -- including the elk rut in the fall -- as well as beautiful hiking trails. Campsites are in good shape, although restroom facilities are a little dated.
★★★★★Very nice campground on west side of RMNP. Many sites have good views and privacy. We were happy with site C63. As with most national park campgrounds, the bathrooms leave a lot to be desired. Great location near some nice hikes and Grand Lake, which is a very nice town.
★★★★★Very nice campground on west side of RMNP. Many sites have good views and privacy. We were happy with site C63. As with most national park campgrounds, the bathrooms leave a lot to be desired. Great location near some nice hikes and Grand Lake, which is a very nice town.
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Quick Answers
Asked constantly, answered once, kept current.
How do I reserve a site at Timber Creek Campground?
Through recreation.gov on its rolling reservation window. Summer weekends go within minutes of release, so set a reminder for the morning your window opens.
How many campsites does Timber Creek Campground have?
Its RVParks.us listing shows about 98 sites. Loops and pad lengths change, so verify your rig fits when you book.
How high is Timber Creek Campground?
About 8,955 feet by USGS elevation data. Nights run cold at altitude even in summer, so make sure your rental's furnace is up to it.
How do campers rate Timber Creek Campground?
4.6 of 5 across 235 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory.
Can I get a rental camper delivered to Timber Creek Campground?
Both ways work: pick up in the metro and drive, or ask us to quote delivery beyond the listing's standard radius. Reserve the campsite first either way.
Book your site, then book a Denver camper. Pick it up in the metro, or go white glove: we deliver, level, hook up and set the camp before you arrive.
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