Kenosha Pass Campground
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (77 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Kenosha Pass Campground is a small, conveniently-located campground heralded by backpackers on the Colorado Trail and by those looking for a scenic, mountain family getaway. Across the road from the campground entrance is the Kenosha Pass Interpretive Area, with an accessible interpretive trail showcasing wetlands and remnants of the South Park and Pacific Railroad. Kenosha Pass, the campground’s namesake, is one of the nation’s highest mountain passes, weaving over the spine of the Front Range
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Small, scenic mountain campground popular with backpackers on the Colorado Trail and families seeking a mountain getaway. Located at one of the nation's highest mountain passes with an interpretive area across the road featuring wetlands and historic railroad remnants.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Pronghorn, and Black Bear present in the area. Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Mallard, and Mountain Bluebird also documented.
Insider tips for Kenosha Pass Campground: Book early as a federal campground with high demand Sites 8 and similar level sites accommodate 15-foot trailers; site 7 reported as not ideal for trailers Dispersed camping available on Forest Service roads off Highway 285 near the trailhead with high-clearance vehicle recommended
Skip Kenosha Pass Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only. You require level, spacious sites — many sites are not level or large.
Best time to visit Kenosha Pass Campground: Memorial Day Weekend — Campground opens Memorial Day and campers report easy access from Denver; popular time for reservations. Summer — Operating season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with full amenities and services available.
Nearby campgrounds: Kenosha East (Grant, CO), Timberline Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Aspen (Co) (Lake George, CO), Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kenosha Pass Campground
Cell signal at Kenosha Pass Campground (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Kenosha Pass Campground is a small, conveniently-located campground heralded by backpackers on the Colorado Trail and by those looking for a scenic, mountain family getaway. Across the road from the campground entrance is the Kenosha Pass Interpretive Area, with an accessible interpretive trail showcasing wetlands and remnants of the South Park and Pacific Railroad. Kenosha Pass, the campground’s namesake, is one of the nation’s highest mountain passes, weaving over the spine of the Front Range from Jefferson to Grant.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
Sites 8 and similar level sites accommodate 15-foot trailers; site 7 reported as not ideal for trailers
Dispersed camping available on Forest Service roads off Highway 285 near the trailhead with high-clearance vehicle recommended
Campground opens Memorial Day and campers report easy access from Denver; popular time for reservations
Operating season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with full amenities and services available
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Getting there →
From Denver, travel south on Highway 285 through Pine Junction and Bailey. Continue 17.5 miles past Bailey on Highway 285 to Kenosha Pass Campground at the summit of Kenosha Pass. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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