4.0428 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Seasonal closures no...
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Seasonal closures no...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Tigiwon Road #707, near Holy Cross Wilderness Boundary
Hikers targeting Mount of the Holy Cross who can arrive on a weekday morning. Sites are well-spaced in dense conifer forest, moose wander through regularly, and at $15/night it's hard to beat for direct wilderness access. Bring cash and a full water supply.
No potable water anywhere on-site means you're hauling everything in. Trailhead crowds spill into camp on weekends, the access road is rough, and RVs aren't suited here. If flush toilets and hookups are the baseline, this place won't meet it.
Reference information about Halfmoon Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Halfmoon Campground is located at the top of Tigiwon Road #707 near the boundary for the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=81113">Holy Cross Wilderness</a> in a forested setting; all <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">wilderness regulations </a>must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). This campground is located at the trailheads for several hiking trails and is heavily used by hikers who are climbing Mount of the Holy Cross.</p><p>Due to the nature of the Forest Road to the campground and the short parking spurs within the campground, the Halfmoon Campground is not suitable for most RVs.</p><div><p><a class="usa-button" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/FSEPRD1095189.pdf" style="margin: 0; margin-top:30px">View Dates and Fees</a></p></div><p> </p>
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Summer brings the most reliable access, with daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F and nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Trails are largely snow-free, wildflowers peak in the alpine meadows, and wildlife is active. Weekdays are quiet. Holiday weekends see moderate crowds. Winter temperatures fall between 5°F and 22°F, and deep snow buries the road for months.
Most reliable access, snow-free trails, wildflower peaks and peak hiking season.
Halfmoon Campground is a primitive camping area located in a forested setting near the Holy Cross Wilderness boundary. Amenities are limited, catering primarily to hikers and backpackers. According to official sources, 'Restrooms are available at this site,' but 'Potable water is not available.' User reviews corroborate this, with one stating, 'Bathrooms weren't the cleanest but there was plenty of TP.' Another review mentioned, 'The pit toilet was very clean but no TP so bring your own.' Sites have fire rings and picnic tables, as noted by one user: 'Campsites have fire rings and bench/table combos.' There is no mention of a dump station, electricity hookups, Wi-Fi, or laundry facilities.
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