Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
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As of October 2026, Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is a campground in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado with 83 campsites. Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is located at 40.3792° N, 105.8503° W.
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Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
27 sites open on Oct 1 at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 03:34 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Maximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 7 nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
- Standard 83
- Accessible 3
- Hookups 83
What an RV fits
- 15–19 ft8 sites
- 20–24 ft14 sites
- 25–29 ft10 sites
- 30–34 ft22 sites
Amenities
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography.
All sites at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A003 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A004 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 21 ft | Electric | - |
| A005 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| A006 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 28 ft | Electric | - |
| A007 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| A008 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 24 ft | Electric | - |
| A009 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A010 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A011 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A012 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| A013 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| A014 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 27 ft | Electric | - |
| A015 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 28 ft | Electric | - |
| A017 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| A018 | Loop A | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| B020 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| B021 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B022 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 22 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| B023 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 18 ft | Electric | - |
| B024 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| B025 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| B026 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 26 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| B027 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | Electric | - |
| B028 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B029 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B030 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 28 ft | Electric | - |
| B034 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| B036 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B037 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 24 ft | Electric | - |
| B038 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B040 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B041 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B043 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 16 ft | Electric | - |
| B044 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| B050 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| B051 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| B052 | Loop B | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| C053 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| C055 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 16 ft | Electric | - |
| C056 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 24 ft | Electric | - |
| C057 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 18 ft | Electric | - |
| C058 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 23 ft | Electric | - |
| C059 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C060 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C061 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C062 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C063 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 19 ft | Electric | - |
| C064 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 22 ft | Electric | - |
| C065 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 19 ft | Electric | - |
| C066 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 24 ft | Electric | - |
| C067 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C068 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C069 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| C070 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| C071 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| C072 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| C073 | Loop C | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D074 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| D075 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 28 ft | Electric | - |
| D076 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| D077 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | Electric | - |
| D078 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D079 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D080 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D081 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D082 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D084 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D085 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D086 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D087 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 18 ft | Electric | - |
| D088 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D089 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D090 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D091 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D093 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 19 ft | Electric | - |
| D094 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D095 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D096 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| D097 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| D098 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | Electric | - |
| D099 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 27 ft | Electric | - |
| D100 | Loop D | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | Electric | - |
About Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Overview
Timber Creek Campground is the only campground located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. This campground will open for the summer season in late May. 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. It is located at an elevation 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). 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.
Recreation
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.
The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities in the alpine tundra. Enjoy ranger-led programs and exhibits at 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.
Facilities
Timber Creek Campground has single family tent sites, walk-to sites, and RV sites (30 ft/9 m or smaller in length) without hookups.
Camping as part of a group? Group campsites are not available at Timber Creek Campground. If you are looking for a group site, please check Glacier Basin Campground, located on the east side of RMNP along Bear Lake Road.
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and tent pad.
During the summer season, potable water and restroom facilities are available. The campground has dish sinks available for washing dishes. A freshwater fill and dump station for trailers and RVs is available in the campground. These facilities are available for any campers to use. Dumpsters, recycling bins, and propane recycling are scattered throughout the campground for the convenience of campers.
Natural Features
At Timber Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy wildflowers in June and July in the surrounding meadows. There is a mix of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, and Ponderosa pine trees around the campground.
Wildlife is plentiful in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mule deer and elk are commonly seen. Black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose also inhabit the area, but are less common.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Grand Lake, Colorado is located 10 miles south of Timber Creek Campground (2 miles south of the park's west entrance). Dining, shopping, grocery, and other recreational activities can be found in Grand Lake.
Rules and notices at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
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Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available.
Be aware - Vehicles larger than 30-feet are not permitted in Timber Creek campground.
Entrance Fee. A park entrance fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, or show your annual or lifetime park pass. You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival.
Pass Discounts on Camping. If you use a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount while booking a reservation, you must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.
Check-in Time. Check-in begins at 1 p.m.
Site Limits. Each site is limited to eight (8) persons and one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent per standard nonelectric site.
All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees.
Parking is limited. Some sites can only accommodate one (1) vehicle.
Each vehicle must be parked on the gravel or paved parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas.
Maximum length of stay. The maximum length of stay during peak season is 7 nights. Please check the rules and regulations before making your reservation.
Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable.
(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)
Maximum Vehicle + Trailer Length = Vehicle + Trailer + Hitch = 30 ft at Timber Creek campground.
No Hookups. There are no RV hookups available.
Dump Station. RV sewage and wastewater tanks must be emptied at the dump station.
No Shower or Laundry. There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; portable showers are prohibited.
Generator Hours
In Timber Creek Campground, generators are permitted in all Loops. Generators may be run in the morning from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and in the evening from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Food Storage and Wildlife. Bears, deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area. All food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored in a food storage locker, located in the campground.
Firewood. Firewood is available for purchase inside Timber Creek Campground or in the Town of Grand Lake.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Note for RV Campers: If you plan on renting an RV or camping equipment and having it delivered to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is your responsibility to make sure that the individual or business that you are renting the equipment from has a valid permit to do business in the park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business or individual without a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) with the park may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon delivery.
Prohibited Wheeled Devices. The use of skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and other similar devices is prohibited.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is rated "Very 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 Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek 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 Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground have?
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground has 83 campsites.
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