Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area
At an elevation of 6,900 feet, this campground is about 9 acres and has 24 designated campsites. The basic facilities include ADA-accessible restrooms, picnic area for day-use and potable drinking water are offered during the open season. Fishing and hiking may be enjoyed nearby. The campground is adjacent to Grasshopper Creek in a steep canyon. The maximum recommended trailer and truck length for the area is 25 feet. This is a pack it in, pack it out campsite with no garbage services. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are available. There is a fee for the use of this campground.
Before you go
Season
Campground is open June through September
Fees
There is a $15/night fee with a $5 fee for extra vehicles. The group site is $50/night.
Hours
Open annually, from June through September weather dependent.
Restrictions
There is a 16 day stay limit.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.