
19
Total Campsites
Campground
18
Reservable Sites
Mixed (reservable + first-come)
5
Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND
Overview Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain. Recreation Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes. Facilities Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes. Natural Features Hikers looking for the thrill of "fourteeners," the term for mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, will find Horseshoe Campground to be an ideal location to camp. The primitive campground is located near Mount Sherman, Lincoln, Bross and Democrat - all impressive peaks for avid hikers. At elevation 10,600 feet, it's not hard to find fantastic mountain views. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Nearby Attractions The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era. The nearby County Route 18 marks the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto Tour. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
- 19 total campsites listed.
- 18 reservable sites plus first-come options.
- 5 accessible campsites listed.
- Most common site type: standard nonelectric (12).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Campsite Inventory
19 sites to choose from
STANDARD NONELECTRIC
12
Reservable
5
Accessible
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC
6
Reservable
0
Accessible
MANAGEMENT
0
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Accessibility
Yes
CAMPFIRE RINGS
Campfire Rings
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
2:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Condition Rating
Basic
DRINKING WATER (HAND PUMP)
Drinking Water (hand pump)
Driveway entry
Back-In, Pull-through
Driveway surface
Gravel
HOST
Host
Max guests
8
Max vehicle length (ft)
14, 16, 18, 20
Minimum guests
Yes
Pets allowed
Yes
Shade
Yes
TABLES
Tables
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
tbolton@goexplorus.com
Getting There
From Fairplay travel south on US-285 for about one mile. Turn right onto County Road 18. Continue for approximately 6 miles to the campground on the left.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND.
How do reservations work for HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND?
Reservation availability for HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND?
HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (12), TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC (6), MANAGEMENT (1).
Where is HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND located?
HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND is in Colorado near Lake George. Coordinates: 39.2017, -106.0861.
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