Timberline Group
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Timberline Group in Colorado has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 20–Aug 31. 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: July 9 Number of Sites: 1 Group site (8-12 people) Elevation: 10,570 ft. Elevation Change: 1,770 ft. gain from Green Mtn. TH, Net gain 1,090 ft. from Bear Lake TH (2,850 ft. gain; 1,760 ft. loss) Distance: 7.4 mi. from Green Mtn. TH, 7.6 mi. from Bear Lake TH Privy: Yes…
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. Lightning and wind hazard. Be alert and prepared. Be off summits early in the day. **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.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 6.9 mi away.
From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🏕️ About this campground
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Timberline Group FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Timberline Group?
Timberline Group 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 Timberline Group when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Timberline Group 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.
Where is Timberline Group located?
Timberline Group is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
📡 Follow these cancellations
Subscribe in your calendar or RSS reader to get openings here automatically.
Running a camping/RV blog? Embed this widget free →
A live cancellation widget for Timberline Group that updates itself — free, no account, no API key. The snippet includes a one-line credit under the widget; leaving it in is what keeps this free for everyone, and it tells your readers what they are looking at. Preview it.