About Halfmoon East Campground
Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 9,900 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and vault toilets. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude. Please click on the link for maps of the [Halfmoon Creek Campgrounds](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520437.pdf). ALERT: The Halfmoon East Campground may be unavailable during memorial Day weekend and following weeks due to road work on FSR 110.
- Fees: - $26 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and…
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Twin Lakes, CO · 39.15882, -106.39686
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon East Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Halfmoon | ATV road | at camp | 8.6 mi |
| CDNST | Horse | 0.7 mi | 222.8 mi |
| Colorado | Horse | 0.7 mi | 253.1 mi |
| South Willow Creek | Horse | 0.8 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Mt. Elbert Cutoff | Horse | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Breckenridge (Dark Sky Community), 30 mi.
Dump station: 24.8 mi
Propane: 9.4 mi