Horseshoe Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. Opens around May 22, 2026, weather dependent. Season runs mid-May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance; walk-up sites also available first-come, first-served.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

9:10 AM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Horseshoe Campground occupies a scenic meadow setting at 10,600 feet in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, approximately 8 miles west of Fairplay on County Road 18. The 19 campsites are nestled among aspen, Engelmann spruce, and bristlecone pines at the base of Sheep Mountain, with Horseshoe Creek running nearby. Sites offer parking spurs ranging from 25 to 40 feet, with a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. Vault toilets and potable water via hand pump are provided. This is a primitive campground with no hookups, showers, or dump station. Bear-resistant food storage practices are required. The campground provides excellent access to several fourteener peaks: Mount Sherman, Lincoln, Bross, and Democrat are all within striking distance. The nearby Limber Grove Trail winds through ancient 1,000-year-old limber pines with massive twisted trunks. Fishing and wading in Horseshoe Creek are popular activities. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance, with walk-up sites available first-come, first-served.

Directions

From Fairplay, travel south on US-285 for about one mile. Turn right onto County Road 18. Follow County Road 18 for approximately 6 miles to the campground on the right.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $24

Vehicle

Max RV Length 25ft
Max Trailer Length 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 836-2031

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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