Iron City

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Nathrop, CO, CO

Price: From $22 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Reasonably priced off-grid camping at $22/night with beautiful views and a reliable camp host. Highly rated by repeat visitors (4.8/5 stars) who appreciate the peaceful, wooded setting.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, ground squirrels (multiple species), Rufous Hummingbirds, Clark's Nutcrackers, Steller's Jays, and White-crowned Sparrows present in the area.

Insider tips for Iron City: Take the left fork off Chalk Creek Road (toward St Elmo) — GPS may incorrectly direct you to the right fork which is impassable without high-clearance vehicle Book early or arrive first-thing in the morning — only 2 tent sites available, first-come, first-served basis only Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for on-site QR code payment option, especially important due to remote location with limited connectivity

Skip Iron City if: You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer hookups available. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only with just 2 sites. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Iron City: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Cascade (Colorado) (SALIDA, CO), Chalk Lake (SALIDA, CO), Cottonwood Lake - Psicc (Co) (Buena Vista, CO), Mount Princeton (SALIDA, CO).