Burning Bear Campground

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
50 ft
Sites
13
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

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. See it on Recreation.gov

Burning Bear Campground

Burning Bear Campground is off of Guanella Pass Road, north of the town of Grant. The Guanella Pass Road (Park County Rote 62) is a Scenic and Historic Byway and is one of the most popular scenic drives on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This campground is nestled in a valley with beautiful views. Host is available on site. There is no dump station or hook-up available. All dates are weather dependent. Full service season is Memorial day to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall.

Before you go

Season

Early May – Late December

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.

Hours

Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to this campground: • Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. • No discharge of firearms or fireworks. • Dogs must be leashed at all times. • Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

Accessibility

Universally accessible picnic tables and vault toilet are available.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.