Guanella Pass Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado
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As of October 2026, Guanella Pass Campground is a campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado with 11 campsites. Guanella Pass Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Guanella Pass Campground is located at 39.6128° N, 105.7161° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Guanella Pass Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
- Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
Published by Recreation.gov for Guanella Pass Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Guanella Pass Campground
- Tent 7
- Standard 4
What an RV fits
- 30 ft1 site
- 35 ft2 sites
- 40 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing.
All sites at Guanella Pass Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the GUAN loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft |
| 009 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 010 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 011 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 012 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 013 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 014 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 015 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 016 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft |
| 017 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft |
| 018 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
About Guanella Pass Campground
Overview
Guanella Pass Campground is located about 7 miles south of Georgetown on the South Fork of Clear Creek on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. Located at an elevation of 10,900 feet on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, visitors to the campground can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the area.
The Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway follows an old wagon route that linked the mining towns of Georgetown and Grant, Colorado.
Recreation
Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.
Facilities
The campground is split into two loops by the county road and South Clear Creek. There are 18 sites in the campground. Eleven are suitable for RV camping and seven are more suitable for tents. Large RVs are not recommended on the byway. Most of the sites are in the open with some tent sites located among some spruce trees. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and charcoal grill. The roads through the campground are gravel. This facility provides hand pumps with potable water, vault toilets and trash dumpsters.
Natural Features
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland sit along the foothills and Rockies of Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.
The area includes mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy touring historic Georgetown, a former mining town of about 1,000 residents. Additional ghost towns dot the region.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Rules and notices at Guanella Pass Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Guanella Pass Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
There are not electric, water, or sewer RV hook-ups at this campground
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
Limited first-come, first-served sites are available
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp to learn more about the Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
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.
You must stay on the site you reserved. This is a busy place and site swapping is not allowed.
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 camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. 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. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
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.
Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet.
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.
Check-Out is at 12 P.M.
Check-In is at 2 P.M.
Guanella Pass Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Guanella Pass Campground?
Guanella Pass Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Guanella Pass Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Guanella Pass Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Guanella Pass Campground have?
Guanella Pass Campground has 11 campsites.
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