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. Drinking water is not available on site. Campground is first/come first serve and pack in/pack out.
General Information
Mid-May - Mid-November
Open May 22, 2025 to November 18, 2025.
With a senior or access interagency parks pass overnight camping rates can be reduced by 50%.
No horses or livestock is allowed within the campground. Please make sure your campfires are dead out.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Carnero Guard Station cabin is nearby. Rates are $50.00/night. Reservations for the cabin must be made at recreation.gov.
Contact Name: Saguache Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-655-2547
Address: 46525 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149
Phone: (719) 655-2547
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.95870115
Longitude: -106.43138
Elevation
9,498
Directions
Directions from Saguache, Colorado: Take CO Highway 114 for 14.5 miles west to County Road 41G, follow Forest Road 690 (CR 41G) over Carnero Pass. The campground is 14 miles from Highway 114 by this route.
Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: From U.S. Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west. Where the road forks, take the graveled Carnero Creek Road (FR 690/CR 41G) 14.5 miles northwest to the campground.
Travel Considerations
Motorized access may be restricted by snow and seasonal road closures from March 15th to May 15th.
Parking
Parking is limited in the campground area. Maximum trailer length is 25'.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Stream water close by but it is recommended to purify before consuming.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Horses and pack animals are not allowed within the fenced campground area.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Scenic Drives
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
