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Burning Bear Campground

Capacity:	130 People
Elevation:	9,500 Feet (2961.3 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	13
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Burning Bear Campground is located approximately four miles northwest of the small town of Grant, Colorado. It consists of 13 individual family campsites. The campsites each include a table, fire ring and parking spur. The campground facilities include drinking water and vault toilets. The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Grant. The nearest fire and emergency services are located at Bailey about 14 miles away.
The site is located very close to the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway and the Mount Evans Wilderness Area. Visitors will find easy access to fishing in streams and alpine lakes, and hiking, biking, horseback riding and four wheel driving trails.

Directions from Grant: Burning Bear Campground is located approximately four miles northwest of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Drive north from Grant on County Road 62 to reach the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: May through September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Services include tables, garba

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Not Recommended Report: This campground gets pretty crowded and its ampitheatre-like layout really amplifies voices and other sounds (like dreaded generators). Very noisy.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Family Camping	Burning Bear Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Burning Bear Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Burning Bear Campground - 20' length maximum	Yes
	RV Camping	Burning Bear Campground - 16' length maximum	Yes
	Camping	Burning Bear Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Burning Bear Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Shelf Lake Trail	No
	Hiking & Walking	Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Burning Bear Campground - Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Colorado Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Burning Bear Campground	Yes
	Plant Identification	Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Colorado Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Abyss Lake Trail	No
	Scenic Driving	Guanella Pass Scenic Byway	No
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail, Ben Tyler Trail	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Grant - Take Park County Road 62 south to Grant

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Bailey - Take Park County Road 62 to 285 and drive northeast to Bailey.

Related Activities

Burning Bear Trail - This pleasant 5.5 mile trail follows the Burning Bear Creek west from Geneva Creek, over a ridge, and down the Burning Bear Creek on the west side of the ridge.

Gibson Lake Trail - This 2.4 mile hike follows the Lake Fork drainage to a pretty lake nestled in a high tundra bowl. The well-established trail climbs at a steady, moderately steep grade.

Rosalie Trail - The Rosalie Trail is a popular trail extending from the southeast edge of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area to Guanella Pass. It offers spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans.

Shelf Lake Trail - The Shelf Lake Trail follows the Smelter Gulch drainage to Shelf Lake in a high mountain cirque. The 3.2 mile hike is on an established trail the entire distance.

Three Mile Creek Trail - This popular hiking trail provides access into the heart of the southern half of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area. The trailhead is along Geneva Creek Road and its terminus is the junction with the Rosalie Trail.