Halfmoon East

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: - $26 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle. - Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. - First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night. Status: closed Reservations: No sites are reservable. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground, with 5 sites, 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. Contact Info For facility specific information,… Getting there: From Leadville, travel south approximately 3 miles on US Hwy 24. Turn RIGHT on Colorado 300 at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery sign. Continue about 3/4 of a mile and turn LEFT at the Halfmoon Campground sign. Follow this road and turn RIGHT at the Halfmoon sign at the end of the pavement. This dirt road will lead to the Halfmoon East/West and Elbert Creek areas. (Note: This road is not maintained in the winter.) Rules: - Maximum of eight people per site - Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents - Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground - Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10165330 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the…

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