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Pickle Gulch

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 4.6 (24)
Pickle Gulch
🟢 1 open window right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
Availability checked 14h 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

Pickle Gulch in Colorado has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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 24 – Thu Aug 273 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Grp 1 #001–Grp 6 #006 next to each othersites 👥 Grp 1 #001, 👥 Grp 2 #002, 👥 Grp 3 #003, 👥 Grp 4 #004, 👥 Grp 5 #005, 👥 Grp 6 #006

📷 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 Grp 1 #001 — 1
Site Grp 1 #001 · 1USFS
Campsite Grp 2 #002 — 2
Site Grp 2 #002 · 2USFS
Campsite Grp 3 #003 — 3
Site Grp 3 #003 · 3USFS
Campsite Grp 4 #004 — 4
Site Grp 4 #004 · 4USFS
Campsite Grp 5 #005 — 5
Site Grp 5 #005 · 5USFS
Campsite Grp 6 #006 — 6
Site Grp 6 #006 · 6USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.0 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.0 midirections →
⚡ Rivian Adventure Network7.1 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint Georgetown Annex12.9 midirections →

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 8 openings at Pickle Gulch over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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

👥 Group site💵 $69–$263/nightGroup Picnic AreaGroup Walk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★24 ratings
5★16
4★7
3★1
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.4/4
AT&T1.8/4
Verizon1.2/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pickle Gulch FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pickle Gulch?

Pickle Gulch 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 Pickle Gulch?

Campsite fees at Pickle Gulch run about $69–$263/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Pickle Gulch when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pickle Gulch 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 Pickle Gulch?

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at Pickle Gulch over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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 Pickle Gulch a good campground?

Pickle Gulch holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 24 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pickle Gulch?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pickle Gulch, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 10 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pickle Gulch located?

Pickle Gulch 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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