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Lodgepole Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
33[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

Lodgepole is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands in Colorado[4]. Recreation.gov lists 33 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Lodgepole as a creekside campground with mountain views, set along Jefferson Creek in a single loop among aspen and mixed conifer trees[5]. Its sites are listed as 25 standard nonelectric and 8 tent only nonelectric[1]. Twenty-five sites accept an RV or trailer, and all 33 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 35 feet[3]. Recreation.gov also lists 17 of the 33 campsites as accessible[7]. Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 33
Site types[1] 25 standard nonelectric, 8 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[7] 17
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 25 sites, tent at 33 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 12:00 PM
People per site[12] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve a site at Lodgepole Campground?
Yes, Lodgepole can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Lodgepole Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 33 campsites with this detail listed[8].
Are campfires allowed at Lodgepole Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 33 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
How long an RV can Lodgepole Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 35 feet[3]. Twenty-five sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
What are check-in and check-out times at Lodgepole Campground?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[10][11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 33 overnight campsites at Lodgepole: 25 standard nonelectric, 8 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Lodgepole can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Lodgepole: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Lodgepole is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Lodgepole. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Lodgepole: 25 sites accept an RV or trailer and 33 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. 17 of the 33 campsites at Lodgepole are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lodgepole: yes at all 33 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lodgepole: yes at all 33 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at Lodgepole on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Lodgepole on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Lodgepole: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.