Campground · CO
Pumphouse Recreation Area
CO · Kremmling Recreation Management Area
Pumphouse Recreation Area is generally easy to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (4/10) and eases to its lowest in April (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 20 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 60 ft
Activities: CAMPING, FISHING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, RAFTING, PADDLING, PADDLE BOATING, SCENIC DRIVE, WATER ACCESS, HIKING
How much does it cost to camp at Pumphouse Recreation Area?
Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30. Campgrounds are closed with no service between December 1 - March 31. • Single Campsites - $10.00 per site - maximum of 10 people and includes 1st vehicle. • Group Campsites - $30.00 per site - maximum of 30 people and includes 1st vehicle. • Additional Vehicles - $5.00 per day (Including motorcycles and bicycles being used as shuttle vehicles or other offsite recreation). NOTE: Reservations are required for ALL campsites at Pumphouse Recreation Area through Recreation.gov. Campsites become available by 1pm on the 1st day of the reservation. Checkout is 12:00pm.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.