Burning Bear Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens late May and operates through late December, weather dependent. Full services including water, trash, and host available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Limited services during shoulder seasons.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 12:24PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches, with localized higher amounts up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility and treacherous travel conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
About
Located along the Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway at 9,813 feet elevation, Burning Bear Campground offers a high-elevation camping experience in Pike National Forest with cooler temperatures during Colorado's hot summer months. The campground is nestled in a beautiful valley with scattered ponderosa pines providing some privacy between sites. The campground provides direct access to Mount Evans Wilderness behind the campground, with trails like the Abyss Trail (also known as Scott Gomer Trail) for backcountry exploration. Across the road, the Burning Bear Trail offers spectacular scenery for both mountain biking and hiking. Numerous additional hiking opportunities exist along nearby Geneva Road. Mount Bierstadt, a popular 14,060-foot peak, is approximately 7 miles north and accessible via the Guanella Pass road. The Guanella Pass road is renowned for wildlife viewing, with frequent sightings of bighorn sheep, elk, deer, moose, marmot, pika, and bear. The scenic byway is one of the most popular drives on Pike National Forest, offering stunning landscape photography opportunities. Note that while the road is plowed for the first 5 miles from Grant (including access to the campground), the area is subject to heavy snow drifts during winter months.
Directions
From Denver, travel south on US Highway 285 toward Fairplay to the town of Grant. Turn north on Park County Route 62 towards Guanella Pass. Burning Bear Campground is 5 miles north on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jvalentine@goexplorus.com | |
| Phone | +1 (303) 275-5610 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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