Storm King Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Reopens May 19, 2026 and operates through November 18, 2026. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until June 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

About

Storm King Campground is a small, primitive Forest Service campground located in Rio Grande National Forest's Saguache Ranger District. Situated at the base of Storm King Mountain (elevation 10,849 feet), the campground lies in a scenic aspen grove amidst rolling, rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek. The campground offers 6 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash, as no refuse receptacles are provided. Firewood is limited in the area. Recreational opportunities include fishing in area streams and mountain biking on forest roads. 4WD forest roads 685 and 684 are nearby for backcountry exploration. The adjacent Storm King Picnic Site and the Carnero Guard Station cabin (reservable via Recreation.gov) are also in the area.

Directions

From Saguache: Take CO Highway 114 west 14.5 miles to County Road 41G, then follow Forest Road 690 (CR 41G) over Carnero Pass. The campground is 14 miles from Highway 114. From Monte Vista: From US Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west. At the fork, take graveled Carnero Creek Road (FR 690/CR 41G) 14.5 miles northwest to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
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 $10

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 655-2547

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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