Granite Gulch Campground
- larimer.gov
- Estes Park
About
A tiny five-site campground inside Larimer County's Hermit Park Open Space, just east of town. Small enough that it feels like your own spot in the pines. You'll need to book through the county, not a walk-up.
Granite Gulch Campground is inside Hermit Park Open Space, off US 36 east of Estes Park, and it has five sites (G1 through G5). The county's campground map shows restrooms, parking, and trail access, with a 10 mph limit and one-way traffic through the loop. Potable water is at the group pavilion parking area, and there's an RV dump station at the park entrance. Everything here is managed by Larimer County Natural Resources, so a daily or annual permit is required for entry to the park.
Five sites means they go quickly, so check the county's reservation page well ahead rather than hoping. The park is bear and moose country, and the county asks for clean camps, so don't leave food out. Pets must be on a leash no longer than ten feet and can't be left alone. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and alcohol stays in your campsite. It's a good base for Kruger Rock, and the trails start right nearby. Check the county for current season dates, because I wouldn't count on winter access.
