Wheeler Peak Campground
39.0107, -114.3027 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Located at 9,886 feet above sea level, Wheeler Peak Campground is the highest-elevation campground in the entire National Park System. Nestled in aspen groves in the shadow of Wheeler Peak, this campground is a perfect base camp for exploring the park's alpine region - where camping is otherwise prohibited. Prepare for dynamic weather and cold temperatures even during the summer. Potable water is not available.
- Every day
- All Day
Wheeler Peak Campground is open in the shoulder season until the first significant snowfall. Reservations are available one day in advance.
- Winter closure · Sep 30, 2026 – May 31, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
The Nightly Fee covers a one night stay in one campsite.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservable up to 30 days in advance for stays through September 15, 2025. Reservable up to 7 days in advance for stays starting September 16, 2025 until September 21, 2025. Reservable up to 1 day in advance for stays starting September 22, 2025 until weather closure.
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Drinking water
- No water
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 24 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 24 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
The main road of this campground has paved parking areas for cars and campers. The campsites are gravel and dirt with some steep surfaces.
This campground has some ADA campsites
Please follow posted fire restrictions.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This campground is located at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive at 9,800 feet. The Scenic Drive starts just past the main entrance of the park on Highway 488 on the right-hand side.
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