Upper East Inlet
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Upper East Inlet in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 30–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.
Average Snow Melt-Out Date: July 4 Number of Sites: 1 (1-7 people) Elevation: 10,200 ft. Elevation Change: 1,810 ft. gain Distance: 6.6 mi. from East Inlet TH Privy: No
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.
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Nearest DC fast charging: 5.6 mi away.
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❓ Upper East Inlet FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Upper East Inlet?
Upper East Inlet 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 Upper East Inlet when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Upper East Inlet 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 Upper East Inlet located?
Upper East Inlet 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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