Horseshoe Campground

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Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain.

The campground fits RVs up to 25 feet in length. Picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings are provided.

Need to Know

• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
• This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
• No RV hookups are available
• For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
• 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.
• The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law.
• ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
• Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground

• Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

• Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become ‘walk-up’ and are available on a ‘first come - first serve’ bases.

• Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm

Natural Features

Hikers looking for the thrill of "fourteeners," the term for mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, will find Horseshoe Campground to be an ideal location to camp. The primitive campground is located near Mount Sherman, Lincoln, Bross and Democrat - all impressive peaks for avid hikers. At elevation 10,600 feet, it's not hard to find fantastic mountain views.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.

The nearby County Route 18 marks the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto Tour.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 74 Lake George CO 80827

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Fairplay travel south on US-285 for about one mile. Turn right onto County Road 18. Continue for approximately 6 miles to the campground on the left.

Available Campsites

• Site 012, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop HORSESHOE, Type Standard Nonelectric