Halfmoon West

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Twin Lakes, CO, CO

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 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): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Halfmoon West offers gorgeous alpine scenery at 10,000 elevation with clean campsites featuring fire pits and picnic tables. Well-maintained vault toilets and a 4.5/5 Google rating from 33 reviews highlight its appeal.

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

Insider tips for Halfmoon West: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature Only 1 tent site available, so plan accordingly

Skip Halfmoon West if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You are sensitive to elevation—site sits at 10,000 feet. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You are bothered by generator noise—camp host generator reported running after quiet hours.

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

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