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US Hwy 34, Grand Lake, CO, 80447
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Timber Creek Campground is open for the summer camping season through Monday, October 6. The last night to camp this season is on Sunday, October 5. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake Entrance, campsites are available for tents and RVs. Reservations are required - visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Timber Creek Campground.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Timber Creek Campground is open for the summer camping season through Monday, October 6. The last night to camp this season is on Sunday, October 5. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake Entrance, campsites are available for tents and RVs. Reservations are required - visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Timber Creek Campground.
Weather
Average High and Low Temperatures (Fahrenheit) May: 59 / 27 June: 70 / 33 July: 75 / 37 August: 74 / 36 September: 67 / 29 October: 57 / 22
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
From the Town of Grand Lake, head east on US Hwy 34 / Trail Ridge Road for approximately 8 miles. Timber Creek Campground will be on your left.
Rates & Fees
Camping Fee
Per site per night
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are only allowed in metal fire grates. Never leave fires or coals unattended. Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving campsite or going to bed. Gathering firewood or fire-starting materials is prohibited.Regulations Overview
Check-in begins at 1 p.m. There is an eight (8) person limit per site. Each camping site is limited to: one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent. 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 to two (2) vehicles per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer, one RV, or one towed unit. 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. Bears, Deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area: all food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored in a vehicle or food storage lockers located in the campground. For more regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/camping.htm.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Four ADA sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Generators may only be run between 7:30 - 10 am and 4 - 8:30 pm. A dump station is available seasonally.
RV Maximum Length
30
Trailer Maximum Length
30
ADA Information
Four ADA sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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