Closed
The campground is currently closed, likely due to seasonal road or weather conditions. Full services typically begin Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. The area is open year-round on a weather-dependent basis, but services like trash and a campground host are unavailable outside peak season.
About
Handcart Campground sits in a lodgepole pine forest along Park County Route 60 in the Pike National Forest, serving as a base for exploring the Webster and Red Cone Pass areas. The campground offers 10 tent-only sites on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad, accommodating up to 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles.
The campground operates year-round, though conditions are weather dependent. Full services run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. During the extended season (fall through spring), services such as water, trash collection, and campground host presence may not be available. No potable water is provided on-site at any time, so campers must bring their own supply.
Fees are $24 per night per site, with a $11 charge for a third vehicle. Senior and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on site fees. Payment options include cash, check, money order, or the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature via mobile app. Dogs must remain leashed at all times.
Directions
From US Highway 285, turn north at the community of Webster onto Park County Route 60, heading towards Red Cone and Webster Passes. The campground is located along this route.