Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Located at 9,886 feet above sea level, Wheeler Peak Campground is the highest-elevation campground in the entire National Park System. Nestled in aspen groves in the shadow of Wheeler Peak, this campground is a perfect base camp for exploring the park's alpine region - where camping is otherwise prohibited.
Prepare for dynamic weather and cold temperatures even during the summer. Potable water is not available.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
9,891 ft
Directions
This campground is located at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive at 9,800 feet. The Scenic Drive starts just past the main entrance of the park on Highway 488 on the right-hand side.
Weather Notes
https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/weather.htm
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Nightly Fee
The Nightly Fee covers a one night stay in one campsite.
RV Information
Up to 24 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 24 ft
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Today
71°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Thu
74°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph NW
Fri
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
Sat
78°F
Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
10 mph SW
Sun
79°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW
Mon
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW
Tue
78°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW
