Mizpah Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 41.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.7749, -105.7931
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Campground is closed until reconstructed. A small rustic campground located along Highway 40 and West Clear Creek in a spruce-fir forest. Mizpah is a first-come, first-served campground. There are ten sites available; all sites are suitable for RV camping and tents. Facilities provided include restrooms and water. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Activities include fishing, scenic driving and nearby access to Jones Pass and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
From the USFS.
Is Mizpah Campground free?
No. Mizpah Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Mizpah Campground?
From Denver take I-70 west to US 40. Travel north on US 40 for about 7.5 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
What are the rules at Mizpah Campground?
A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 30 feet.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
