About Kenosha Pass Campground
Kenosha Pass Campground is a small, conveniently-located campground heralded by backpackers on the Colorado Trail and by those looking for a scenic, mountain family getaway. Across the road from the campground entrance is the Kenosha Pass Interpretive Area, with an accessible interpretive trail showcasing wetlands and remnants of the South Park and Pacific Railroad. Kenosha Pass, the campground's namesake, is one of the nation's highest mountain passes, weaving over the spine of the Front Range from Jefferson to Grant. The route provides one of the primary access points to South Park, and boasts tremendous views of Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt. Excellent hiking, biking and horseback riding are available on the lengthy Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. For a scenic drive, take in the views of the Kenosha Mountain Pass, then head to Guanella Pass for…
- Fees: $28.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use…
- Season: Mid May – Late December
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 15 mi east of Blue River, CO · 39.41306, -105.75667
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cones | ATV road | at camp | 5.8 mi |
| Colorado | Horse | at camp | 253.1 mi |
| Kenosha Pass East Cg | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 19.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 15 mi E of Blue River 0.4 mi
- Designated Campsite 0.7 mi
- Timberline Campground 1.3 mi
- Burning Bear West Trailhead 4.3 mi
- Lodgepole Campground 4.6 mi
- Aspen Campground 4.7 mi