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Mount Princeton

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.7 (118)
Mount Princeton
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 45m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Mount Princeton in Colorado has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #006, #008
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #007, #010
Tue Sep 8 – Thu Sep 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #009
Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →sites #012
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #013

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite MOUN #004 — Parking space is parallel to the road/loop.
Site MOUN #004 · Parking space is parallel to the road/loop.Salida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #004 — campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit
Site MOUN #004 · campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #006 — Gravel parking with wooden site post in the forest
Site MOUN #006 · Gravel parking with wooden site post in the forestSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #006 — Campsite with picnic table and fire pit with mountains and t
Site MOUN #006 · Campsite with picnic table and fire pit with mountains and tSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #008 — Campsite with picnic table and fire pit with blue sky and tr
Site MOUN #008 · Campsite with picnic table and fire pit with blue sky and trSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #008 — Gravel parking area with site post with trees and blue sky i
Site MOUN #008 · Gravel parking area with site post with trees and blue sky iSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #007 — Campsite surrounded by trees with mountian in background
Site MOUN #007 · Campsite surrounded by trees with mountian in backgroundSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #007 — Campsite with picnic table and mtal fire pit.
Site MOUN #007 · Campsite with picnic table and mtal fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #010 — Campsite gravel parking area with wooden site post, mountain
Site MOUN #010 · Campsite gravel parking area with wooden site post, mountainSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #010 — Campsite with picnic table and fire pit.
Site MOUN #010 · Campsite with picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #009 — Campsite with picnic table and metal fire pit with mountains
Site MOUN #009 · Campsite with picnic table and metal fire pit with mountainsSalida Ranger District
Campsite MOUN #009 — A photo of Site 009 of Loop MOUN at MOUNT PRINCETON with Pic
Site MOUN #009 · A photo of Site 009 of Loop MOUN at MOUNT PRINCETON with PicLiz Weiss
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ South Main Public Parking10.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.1 midirections →
⚡ chargepoint18.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Mount Princeton over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 9–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★118 ratings
5★99
4★10
3★4
2★2
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.2/4
Verizon0.9/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mount Princeton FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mount Princeton?

Mount Princeton in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Mount Princeton?

Campsite fees at Mount Princeton run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Mount Princeton when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mount Princeton often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Mount Princeton?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Mount Princeton over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 9–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mount Princeton a good campground?

Mount Princeton holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 118 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mount Princeton?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mount Princeton, AT&T rates highest at 1.2 out of 5 from 21 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mount Princeton located?

Mount Princeton is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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