Mizpah Campground
Closed for 2026 due to reconstruction. The normal operating season is May 15 through September 20. No reopening date has been announced.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Mizpah Campground is a small, rustic campground in the Arapaho National Forest located along Highway 40 and West Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Nestled in a spruce-fir forest at 9,200 feet elevation, the campground offers 10 first-come, first-served sites suitable for both tent camping and smaller RVs. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table, with parking spurs ranging from 20 to 30 feet in length. Facilities are basic but functional, including vault toilets and potable water available from a hand pump. There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups at the sites. The campground enforces an 8-person maximum per site, and all vehicles must fit within the designated parking spurs with no off-road parking permitted. The campground provides access to excellent recreational opportunities in the area, including fishing in West Clear Creek, scenic driving along Highway 40, and nearby access to Jones Pass and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a hand-held leash at all times.
Directions
From Denver, take I-70 west to US 40. Travel north on US 40 for approximately 7.5 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
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 | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Mizpah Campground Page | |
| Arapaho NF Current Conditions |
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