Guanella Pass Campground

State: Colorado

Open: June - September

Number of Sites: 18

Elevation: 10735

County: Clear Creek

Free: No

About: Located west of Denver, Colorado, and south of Georgetown on the South Fork of Clear Creek in spruce forests. The campground is split into two loops. There are 18 sites available, 12 are suitable for RV camping and 7 are more suitable for tents. Facilities provided include restrooms, and water. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. Sites may be available on a first come first served basis outside the reservation season. There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Firewood is for sale at the campground. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, visiting historic Georgetown and local ghost towns.

Fees: $15 (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Water: Hand water pump/spigot

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet.

Directions: Drive west from Denver on Interstate 70. Exit at Georgetown and follow the signs 9 miles from Georgetown to Guanella Pass. Drive west from Denver on US 285 approximately 40 miles to Grant. Turn right (north) on to Park County 62. Drive 14.5 miles to the campground.