Storm King Campground

in Rio Grande National Forest

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.

Storm King Campground

The campground is situated at the base of Storm King Mountain (elevation 10,849). It lies in an Aspen glen amidst rolling and rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek. There are 6 campsites and 2 picnic sites with tables, fire rings. A vault toilet is available. There is no drinking water available here. Firewood is limited and no refuse receptacles are provided. Fishing is found in area streams and mountain biking on forest roads. 4WD forest roads 685 and 684 are nearby.

Before you go

Season

Mid-May – Mid-November

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Hours

Open May 19, 2025 to November 18, 2025.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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