Paint Brush [Waste Bag]
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
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Paint Brush [Waste Bag] in Colorado has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 21–Aug 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
Average Snow Melt-Out Date: June 9 Number of Sites: 1 individual site (1-7 people) Elevation: 9,320 ft. Elevation Change: 550 ft. gain from Green Mtn. TH, 600 ft. gain from Tonahutu TH Distance: 2.9 mi. from Green Mtn. TH, 3.1 mi. from Tonahutu TH Privy: No---Pack in and pack out Human Waste bags.
Camp safely away from standing dead trees as close to the silver metal arrowhead as possible. Carry in/out hard sided bear-resistant food storage canister required. NO FIRES, Fires Prohibited, Use portable stoves only. Purify water. Leave No Trace. Portable human waste bag strongly recommended. Deposit in trash can upon return. **Hiking through recent burn area - use extreme caution with standing dead trees.** Fire damage area - foot bridges and trails may be damaged, impassable, or missing. This campsite was severely affected by the 2020 East Troublesome Fire. The site has no live trees and very little shade.
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Nearest DC fast charging: 3.1 mi away.
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📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Paint Brush [Waste Bag] over the last 30 days, on 4 separate days, most of them for stays 35–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–5 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.
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❓ Paint Brush [Waste Bag] FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Paint Brush [Waste Bag]?
Paint Brush [Waste Bag] in Colorado is a backcountry camp area reserved through a wilderness permit on Recreation.gov. Use the “Book / check availability” button to open the permit itinerary builder, pick your entry date and camp areas, and reserve the permit.
How can I get a spot at Paint Brush [Waste Bag] when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Paint Brush [Waste Bag] 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 Paint Brush [Waste Bag]?
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Paint Brush [Waste Bag] over the last 30 days, on 4 separate days, most of them for stays 35–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–5 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.
Where is Paint Brush [Waste Bag] located?
Paint Brush [Waste Bag] is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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