Himes Peak Campground
Glenwood Springs, Colorado · 8,780 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,780 ft (2,676 m)8,780 ft2,676 m
- Land
- White River National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
The Himes Peak Campground has 11 campsites. It provides direct access to Big Fish Trail #1819, and hiking in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Fishing in nearby Rainbow Lake and Big Fish Lake is good. Elk hunting can be very good in season.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Himes Peak Campground: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 95% chance of rain46°31°
- ThuSnow Showers Likely then Partly Sunny, 62% chance of rain42°22°
- FriSunny53°30°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain55°32°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain54°34°
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Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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