HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND campground
Lake George, Colorado

HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND

Mixed (reservable + first-come)
19 campsites
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19

Total Campsites

Campground

18

Reservable Sites

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

5

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

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

12total sites

12

Reservable

5

Accessible

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

6total sites

6

Reservable

0

Accessible

MANAGEMENT

1total sites

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

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

Email

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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