Happy Meadows Campground
in Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
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 pageHappy Meadows Campground
Happy Meadows Campground is located three miles north of Lake George off County Road 77. Parking spurs are 20-30 feet with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet; elevation is 7,900 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water and fire rings. The South Platte River is nearby for fishing.
Before you go
Season
Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. (29.00 for premium sites) Two vehicles or one 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. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.
Restrictions
Maximum of eight people per site • No more than a 14 consecutive night stay in campground • Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents • Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times • Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m • Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure that your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving.
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