Halfmoon East Campground

Area Status: Open

Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 9,900 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and vault toilets.

High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.

Please click on the link for maps of the Halfmoon Creek Campgrounds.

ALERT: The Halfmoon East Campground may be unavailable during memorial Day weekend and following weeks due to road work on FSR 110.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Check in: 2 pm Check out: 12 pm (noon) Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Reservations:	This is a first-come, first-served campground. No sites are reservable.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees:	$20.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $6.00 for a third vehicle. $7.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. 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. Golden Age, Golden Access, America The Beautiful Senior, America The Beautiful Military, and America the Beautiful Access Cardholder: 50% discount off the camping fee only.
Open Season:	June 1 - Sept 8
Usage:	Medium
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	The following restrictions apply to this campground: Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. No camping is allowed within 100 feet of the Creek. All off highway vehicles (OHVs) must stay on designated roads and trails. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.
Closest Towns:	Leadville, CO
Water:	No water is available in this campground.
Restroom:	A vault toilet is available in this campground.
Passes:	The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass), the Interagency Access Pass, and the Interagency Military Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
Operated By:	Rocky Mountain Recreation Company

General Information

Directions:

From Leadville, travel south approximately 3 miles on US Hwy 24. Turn RIGHT on Colorado 300 at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery sign. Continue about 3/4 of a mile and turn LEFT at the Halfmoon Campground sign. Follow this road and turn RIGHT at the Halfmoon sign at the end of the pavement. This dirt road will lead to the Halfmoon East/West and Elbert Creek areas. (Note: This road is not maintained in the winter.)