Halfmoon East

Star4.84
19 reviews

Quick Facts

9,900 ft

Price

Free

Booking

Reservable

Sites

5 campsites

Season

Open season starts M...

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Not Allowed

RV Friendly

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Halfmoon East
$0.00 - $26.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$26.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$26.00

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What Campers Say

4.84

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Based on 19 reviews

23 Google reviews

"Overall, Halfmoon East Campground receives positive feedback for its scenic beauty, hiking access, and proximity to a creek. However, concerns are raised about the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the lack of on-site water facilities."

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Fees & Passes at Halfmoon East

Free

Campsite fees

Standard Site

Basic tent/RV spot

$26/night

Stay Limit: Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.

Prices verified December 8, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.


Best Time to Camp at Halfmoon East

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best
Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips
  • Peak Season: May 23, 2025 - August 31, 2025.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open season starts May 23, 2025, and the campground operates First-come, First-serve from June 20, 2025, to August 31, 2025.

About Halfmoon East

Perched high in Colorado's alpine wilderness at 9,900 feet, Halfmoon East Campground serves as a coveted basecamp for adventurers seeking to conquer the legendary fourteeners Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. This intimate, first-come, first-served sanctuary offers essential amenities including sturdy picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grates, and clean vault toilets. Its strategic location at the gateway to some of Colorado's most celebrated hiking trails makes it a prized destination for early-rising peak baggers and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the simple pleasures of high-altitude camping.
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Campsite details

Total Campsites5 campsites

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Stay Limit
Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Guests Allowed Per Site
Includes up to two vehicles. Additional vehicles are $11 per night.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed

Open and Closed SeasonOpen season starts May 23, 2025, and the campground operates First-come, First-serve from June 20, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
Walk-in AvailabilityAvailable for all sites, but there are only 5 sites at the campground.

Amenities available

Fire rings
Picnic tables
Cell phone service
Firewood available
Vault toilets
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Campfires are permitted within provided fire rings only.

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Dec 9
Tuesday
Clear sky
Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 6.9 mph
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Peak season datesMay 23, 2025 - August 31, 2025.

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Reviews from booking and map sources

4.8
19 reviews
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Halfmoon East is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Overall, Halfmoon East Campground receives positive feedback for its scenic beauty, hiking access, and proximity to a creek. However, concerns are raised about the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the lack of on-site water facilities.
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Last updated December 8, 2025
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