Campgrounds & Backcountry Camping
Reverend’s Ridge
Capacity: 97 sites. Each site is limited to a maximum of 6 people.
Fifty-nine of the 97 campsites at Reverend’s Ridge have electrical hookups. Each pedestal has 20, 30, and 50 amp capability. Rooftop camping/camping in your vehicle is allowed only at RV/electric sites (1-59) and not at tent sites (60-97).
Reverend’s Ridge Pricing
For pricing information, see the Fees page.
Reverend’s Ridge office is located off of Gap Road. The office is open seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend through September 30. Phone: 303-642-3856.
- Some facilities are closed during cold weather months.
Aspen Meadows
Capacity: 35 sites
Aspen Meadows features 35 basic, tent-only campsites. Facilities include a water pump, vault toilets, and designated campsites with table, fire rings, and high use tent pads. Rooftop camping/camping in your vehicle is not allowed at any site in Aspen Meadows.
There are two water sources in Aspen Meadows Campground. One hand pump is located near site #31, and one “jug filler” at Meadow Loop site #8. Please bring extra water containers to minimize trips to the hydrants.
Aspen Meadows Pricing
For pricing information, see the Fees page.
Equestrian Facilities
Sites 15 and 16 will accommodate horses.
Campers have the option of tethering, hobbling, or erecting a temporary corral for their horses. There is room to park a traditional horse trailer at both of these sites, but not a combination horse trailer/RV.
Please call the park for specific information.
Campground Closed for the Winter
This campground closes in mid-October and typically opens in mid-May depending on weather conditions.
Backcountry
Capacity: 4 shelters and 20 tent sites. All are walk-in (approx 1-3 miles) and do not accommodate vehicles.
Reservation Required. Backcountry camping reservations must be made ahead of time. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-244-5613.
To ensure safety, NO fires are allowed in the backcountry.
Shelters
There are four backcountry shelters. These three-sided structures, which are built in the Appalachian trail-hut tradition, have roofs and wood floors. Each hut can sleep up to six people without a tent.
Tent Sites
There are 20 backcountry tent sites open year-round. Many of these sites are located in large, scenic meadows and are surrounded by 10,000 foot peaks. Each site is limited to a maximum of 6 people.
Shelter & Tent Site Pricing
For pricing information, see the Fees page.