Timber Creek Campground

Timber Creek is a hidden gem on the western edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. It has easy access to the Colorado River headwaters, to wildlife -- including the elk rut in the fall -- as well as beautiful hiking trails. Campsites are in good shape, although restroom facilities are a little dated. Timber Creek is a great way to avoid the congestion of the eastern side of the park.

We stayed the first week of October 2025 at campsite 86 and location wise, we loved it. A few things worth noting. The bathrooms here could use an update. The cleanliness was a bit subpar when comparing to other campgrounds in National Parks and you should know there’s no hot water or heat in their restrooms. It may have been the time of year, but when the sun hits your site in the morning we attracted a ton of huge flies when we cooked, while when we returned before sunset we were met with a ton of little flies swarming our campsite until the sun went down. It could’ve been our site (86), but we both mentioned how that would impact the enjoyment level if you planned to spend more time at your campsite. If you’re like us and you’re mainly using it for a place to crash and are exploring the

So isolated and quiet here. No power or water hookups plus no showers. Firewood is provided for a cost. If you need a shower Elk Creek Campground in Grand Lake let us shower for a donation to their charity. Beautiful clean showers much appreciated. Campground has a creek running through it. So peaceful and amazing views of the stars at night. 1 negative you are a long drive over the trail ridge road from the amenities in Estes Park.

Very nice campground on west side of RMNP. Many sites have good views and privacy. We were happy with site C63. As with most national park campgrounds, the bathrooms leave a lot to be desired. Great location near some nice hikes and Grand Lake, which is a very nice town.

The one bathroom in the middle is newer and cleaner compared to the two on either side of it. The campsites around the middle seemed to garner more privacy with trees versus the more southern spots with only a few trees. It’s a good spot for a quick nights set up and sleep. It’s a long drive into the depths of the park.