Open
— Open early May through late December, weather dependent. Full services available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Water and trash services may be limited during spring and fall shoulder seasons. Closed for winter starting early January.
This location is open during the Federal government lapse in funding.
About
Kenosha East Campground is located across Highway 285 from Kenosha Pass Campground at the top of Kenosha Pass in Pike National Forest. The campground features 12 campsites, all designed with universal accessibility in mind, including high grills, picnic tables, and benches to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
Situated at an elevation of 10,025 feet, the campground offers a scenic mountain environment surrounded by aspen and conifer forests. The area is adjacent to a wetland interpretive area and historic remnants of the South Park and Pacific Railroad wye, where helper engines once turned around after assisting trains over the pass. The campground provides vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own water supply.
Operating from early May through late December (weather dependent), Kenosha East is managed on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Payment can be made on-site via cash, check, money order, or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Each site accommodates up to 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles or 1 RV. The campground host is located at the nearby Kenosha Pass Campground.
Directions
From Denver, travel southwest on US Highway 285 for approximately 50 miles. Kenosha East Campground is located off Highway 285 at the top of Kenosha Pass.
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