Primitive Campgrounds

Snake Creek Road highlighted in blue. See the campsites labeled on the map along the blue route.

NPS

Snake Creek Campsites

Snake Creek Road is home to 12 campsites spread along its length within the national park boundary. These sites are all first-come, first-served and are free of charge. These sites are nestled among Aspen groves and at the base of impressive limestone cliffs. Sites to choose from include, Monkey Rock, Squirrel Springs, Pinnacles, and Eagle Peak. Several of these sites are walk-in, meaning you must complete a short hike with all gear to the sites.

Campers must be in designated sites along these roads and backcountry camping regulations apply. You may not camp in a vehicle at any trailheads, you must occupy a campsite. Tents must be placed within 30 feet of the site's picnic table(s) and/or fire ring(s). Generators may only be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Checkout time is noon. The maximum continuous stay limit at any campsite is 14 days.

Groups size is limited to 8 persons, 3 tents and 2 vehicles per site. Larger groups must split into smaller groups within these limits, and must camp at separate sites. Larger groups may request an exception to these limits from the Superintendent under the terms of a Special Use Permit.

Snake Creek may be closed due to snow in winter months, check our current conditions page for up-to-date infomation. High clearance vehicles are recommended for these rough, dirt roads. RVs and trailers are never recommended.