Halfmoon East

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Twin Lakes, CO, CO

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/halfmoon-east to be notified when sites open up.

Halfmoon East offers a peaceful, scenic camping experience surrounded by tall pines with easy access to hiking trails and a running creek nearby. Google reviewers praise the private spacing between sites and the incredible dispersed camping along Halfmoon Creek.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Goat, American Mink, American Pika, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Rocky Mountain Jay, and Red-tailed Hawk present in the area. Secure vehicles and food.

Insider tips for Halfmoon East: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Use the hand pump for water, though quality varies Look for dispersed camping spots up past Mt Massive trailhead for more open availability

Skip Halfmoon East if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require advance reservations — only first-come, first-served basis. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May through October only.

Best time to visit Halfmoon East: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Halfmoon West (Twin Lakes, CO), Elbert Creek (Twin Lakes, CO), Lakeview Campground (LEADVILLE, CO), White Star (LEADVILLE, CO).