Campground · CO
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground
CO · Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (7/10) and eases to its lowest in October (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 (September), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — 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
- 1 water hookups
- 1 sewer hookups
- 98 RV sites
- 4 accessible sites
- Max RV length 30 ft
Activities: CAMPING, HIKING, WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, AMPHITHEATER, BACKPACKING, BIKING, CANOEING, EVENING PROGRAMS, FISHING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HORSEBACK RIDING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, KAYAKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, PICNICKING, SCENIC DRIVE, SWIMMING, VISITOR CENTER
How much does it cost to camp at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground?
Timber Creek Campground is closed during the winter camping season. In 2026, Timber Creek Campground will open at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. The campground will close for the season at noon on August 10, 2026, and remain closed through the end of the 2026 summer season, for a sewer system rehabilitation project. Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night):. • $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.