Iron City Campground

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
4
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Not published
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

Iron City Campground

Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley’s most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. This is a small campground with 15 campsites. It is located near the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and miners who are buried there. Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to developed campgrounds only. Campers who are unable to find a campsite in one of the four developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on 4x4 Road 267. Prior to Memorial Day weekend, and after Labor Day, services (such as hosts, trash, toilet and water) may not be available.

Before you go

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$22 per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle. $10.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. Sites must be occupied the first night of payment.

Hours

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

Restrictions

Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). • Maximum RV length is 25 ft. • Dogs must be leashed at all times. • No discharge of firearms or fireworks. • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.

Accessibility

This site is not universally accessible.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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