State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 7
Elevation: 10266
County: Eagle
Free: No
This campground is closed for the 2011 season. Contact the White River National Forest FS office for updates
About: The Halfmoon Campground is located at the top of Tigiwon Road #707 near the boundary for the Holy Cross Wilderness in a forested setting; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). This campground is located at the tralheads for several hiking trails and is heavily used by hikers who are climbing Mount of the Holy Cross. Due to the nature of the Forest Road to the campground and the short parking spurs within the campground, the Halfmoon Campground is not suitable for most RVs.
Fees: $12 (2011)
Usage: Light
Water: na
Restrooms: na
Closest Town: Minturn
Directions: Travel west on I-70 to Exit 171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Hwy 24.Turn right and travel south about 5 miles.Immediately before crossing the Eagle River, turn right onto Tigiwon Road – FSR 707 and continue up this dirt road for 8 miles to the campground at the end.