Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground
in Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground
Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground offers picnicking and tent camping only. Access to Levy-Krier Trail (#1392) , West Peak Trail (#1390) and Salazar Trail (#1392a) trails. All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Two vehicles are included in the $15 camping fee, charged during summer months. A separate $10 day-use fee is charged for users not registered in the campground. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night. Senior and Access cardholders: 50% discount off the camping or day-use fees.
Hours
Check in: 2 p.m. • Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) • Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Restrictions
Be Bear Aware. It is prohibited to possess or leave unattended any food, refuse or other bear attractants unless it is: • Stored in a bear resistant method, or • Being eaten, prepared for eating or being transported. Order 02-12-00-23-07 ( Map ) Food Storage prohibitions on the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts - Active through 06/05/2028
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