Porcupine
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Porcupine in Colorado has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 4–Sun Nov 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
This route going over the Continental Divide can be impassable and/or hazardous until early July due to snow and avalanche conditions. For your personal safety and the protection of the wilderness resource, it is discouraged to attempt this route prior to these dates. Average Snow Melt-Out Date: June 25 Number of Sites: 2 (1-7 people per site) Elevation: 9,360 ft. Elevation Change: 820 ft. gain from North Inlet TH, Net loss 120 ft. from Bear Lake TH (2,850 ft. gain; 2,970 ft. loss) Distance: 6.8 mi. from North Inlet TH, 9.9 mi. from Bear Lake TH Privy: No…
This route going over the Continental Divide can be impassable and/or hazardous until early July due to snow and avalanche conditions. For your personal safety, it is discouraged to attempt this route prior to these dates. 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. **Hiking through recent burn area - use extreme caution with standing dead trees.**
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 5.1 mi away (straight line).
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.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Porcupine over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–8 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
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Porcupine FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Porcupine?
Porcupine 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. It asks for a Starting Area first — choose “North Inlet”; then find the Porcupine row, pick your entry date, and reserve the permit.
How can I get a spot at Porcupine when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Porcupine 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 Porcupine?
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Porcupine over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–8 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 Porcupine located?
Porcupine 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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