Upper Wind River
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Upper Wind River in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 5–Tue Oct 13. 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: May 14 Number of Sites: 1 (1-7 people) Elevation: 8,940 ft. Elevation Change: 620 ft. gain from East Portal TH, Net gain 230 ft. from Sprague Lake TH (320 ft. gain; 90 ft. loss) Distance: 1.6 mi. from East Portal TH, 1.9 mi. from Sprague Lake TH Privy: Yes
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.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 4.7 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 12 openings at Upper Wind River over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–26 days out and the openings typically covered 1–8 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
❓ Upper Wind River FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Upper Wind River?
Upper Wind River 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 “Bear Lake”; then find the Upper Wind River row, pick your entry date, and reserve the permit.
How can I get a spot at Upper Wind River when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Upper Wind River 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 Upper Wind River?
CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Upper Wind River over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–26 days out and the openings typically covered 1–8 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 Upper Wind River located?
Upper Wind River 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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