Campgrounds closing this month in Colorado
33 Colorado campgrounds closing in the next 30 days (from Oct 18, 2026). Many go first-come, first-served for their last stretch before closing.
Updated October 18, 2026 from official agency pages and Recreation.gov calendars. Dates change with weather and staffing; always confirm with the agency before you go.
Lone Rock Campground
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Timberline Campground
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Burning Bear Campground
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 21, 2026
Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 25, 2026 First-come, first-served
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, CO
Closes Oct 25, 2026 First-come, first-served
Cimarron Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
Closes Oct 29, 2026 First-come, first-served
Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
Closes Oct 29, 2026 First-come, first-served
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, CO
Closes Nov 1, 2026 First-come, first-served
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, CO
Closes Nov 1, 2026 First-come, first-served
Camp Dick Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Peaceful Valley Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Browns Park Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Tom Bennett Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, CO
Closes Nov 15, 2026 First-come, first-served
Ponderosa Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
Closes Nov 17, 2026 First-come, first-served
Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
Closes Nov 17, 2026 First-come, first-served
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