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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$24/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Visitors may expect ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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39.4144, -105.7548
Fall leaf-peepers and anyone who missed out on reservable spots nearby. The aspen color peaks mid- to late-September, crowds are lighter than summer, afternoon storms ease off, and reviewers consistently call it the best campground experience they've had for the scenery alone.
Campers who need a guaranteed site will get burned here. It's first-come, first-served with no reservations, cell service is unreliable, so you must download the Recreation.gov app before you leave home and physically show up hoping something's open.
Reference information about Kenosha East sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Kenosha East campground is across Highway 285 from the Kenosha Pass Campground. There are twelve campsites and they are universal designed sites including high grills, picnic tables and benches.<br />Host is located at Kenosha Pass Campground.</p><p>All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall and spring.</p>
Context for the broader area surrounding Kenosha East, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most striking scenery and comfortable weather at 10,036 ft — expect crisp days (40–60°F) and cold nights (20s–30s) with typical aspen color peaking in mid- to late-September. Hiking, photography and quiet first-come sites are at their best, with far fewer afternoon thunderstorms than summer and lower crowds except for brief leaf-peeper weekends. Note that early snow is possible later in the season and hunters may be active during parts of Sept–Nov, so wear high-visibility orange/ Peak months: September, October, August, July Avoid: December, January, February
Fall is the standout season; aspens peak mid–late September and reviewers rave.
There are 12 campsites, and they are universal designed sites that include high grills, picnic tables and benches. Host is located at Kenosha Pass Campground.
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