Kenosha Pass Campground
This campground has 25 campsites at an elevation of 10,000 feet with parking spurs 16-30 feet long. Camping season begins in May and continues to early September. Facilities include water, tables, vault toilets and fire rings.
All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available through in the fall.
General Information
The Colorado Trail, which starts outside of Denver, Colo., and ends in Durango, Colo., runs through Kenosha Pass Campground.
Late May to late September
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people, two tents and two vehicles or one recreation vehicle (RV) is allowed per site.
- A maximum RV length of 24 feet is allowed.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
- Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualify for a 50% discount at concessionaire-run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
$28 fee per site for overnight. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11 fee for a third vehicle.
$11 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: South Platte Ranger District
Contact Phone: 303-275-5610
Address: 30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433
Phone: 303-275-5610
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.41279479
Longitude: -105.75977294
Elevation
10,000 feet
Directions
From Denver, Colo., travel southwest on U.S. Highway 285 approximately 50 miles. Kenosha Campground is located off of U.S. Highway 285, at the top of Kenosha Pass.
Parking
Parking for two vehicles or one RV is allowed at each site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toiletWater
Potable water is available at this site.
A hand pump is available.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
A picnic table and fire rings or grates are located at each site.
