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Burning Bear Campground

Campground · National forest in Park County, Colorado.

13Campsites
4.5 miTo Duck Lake
50 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands)
Campsites13
Site types12 standard, no electric, 1 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site50 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(303) 275-5610
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Burning Bear Campground

Located on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 9,813 feet, Burning Bear Campground offers cooler temperatures during the hot Colorado summer months. Along the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, this campground is near prime spots for wildlife viewing, scenic driving, landscape photography, hiking and roads open to off-highway vehicles. Recreation Numerous hiking trail opportunities are available along Geneva Road. Mount Evans Wilderness is directly behind the campground allowing for access to the Abyss Trail (sometimes referred to as the Scott Gomer Trail).

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Burning Bear Campground is in Park County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.