Burning Bear Campground

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Season: Early May to Late December Reservations: Phone 877-444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. Three nights minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from… Overview Located on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 9,813 feet, Burning Bear Campground offers cooler temperatures during the hot Colorado summer months. Along the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, this campground is near prime spots for wildlife viewing, scenic driving, landscape photography, hiking and roads open to off-highway vehicles. Recreation Numerous hiking trail opportunities are available along Geneva Road. Mount Evans Wilderness is directly behind the campground allowing for access to the Abyss Trail (sometimes referred to as the Scott Gomer Trail). Although Mount Evans Wilderness is closed to mountain biking, Burning Bear Trail across the road from the campground is a wonderful trail for mountain biking and hiking alike. Facilities Burning Bear Campground has 13 sites to accommodate RV, trailer and tent camping. Drinking water, vault toilets,… Getting there: Travel from Denver south on US Highway 285 toward Fairplay to the town of Grant. Turn north on Park County Road 62, towards Guanella Pass. Burning Bear Campground is 5 miles north on the right. Rules: The following restrictions apply to this campground: - Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). - Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. - No discharge of firearms or fireworks. - Dogs must be leashed at all times. - Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE. Phone: 303-275-5610 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234737 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.