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Horseshoe Campground

Pinehurst, Colorado
4.4 (76 reviews)

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About Horseshoe Campground

Overview Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain. Recreation Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes. Facilities The campg...

Overview
Horseshoe Campground sits along its namesake creek near a grassy meadow among aspen, Engelmann spruce and Bristlecone pines in the San Isabel National Forest. Trees provide good privacy between campsites, which are located at the base of Sheep Mountain. Recreation
Visitors enjoy the Limber Grove Trail, a 3-mile mountainside path that winds through 1,000-year-old limber pine with gigantic twisted trunks. Fishing or wading in Horseshoe Creek are also popular pastimes. Facilities
The campground fits RVs up to 25 feet in length. Picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings are provided. Natural Features
Hikers looking for the thrill of "fourteeners," the term for mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, will find Horseshoe Campground to be an ideal location to camp. The primitive campground is located near Mount Sherman, Lincoln, Bross and Democrat - all impressive peaks for avid hikers. At elevation 10,600 feet, it's not hard to find fantastic mountain views.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.

The nearby County Route 18 marks the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto Tour.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
4.4

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76

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Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Pinehurst is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Colorado weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Pinehurst.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Pinehurst. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Horseshoe Campground Reviews

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Denise Dudley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Denise Dudley

We visited this campground the first weekend in October 2023 (site # S-08), which is a back-in site. This site was very large & wide, so backing in a 33ft trailer was easy. The site was almost leveled, but we did lift our tires on the right side slightly so things don't get moved around or have unwanted spills. The campground was very clean and mowed. On our second day, we were visited by a very f... We visited this campground the first weekend in October 2023 (site # S-08), which is a back-in site. This site was very large & wide, so backing in a 33ft trailer was easy. The site was almost leveled, but we did lift our tires on the right side slightly so things don't get moved around or have unwanted spills. The campground was very clean and mowed. On our second day, we were visited by a very friendly mommy deer with her twin babies. We didn't pet or feed them, but she didn't mind us being nearby. (See photos) The public restrooms were clean & didn't smell. The view of the lake wasn't great due to the trees, but that too was nearby. We have an annual state parking pass on our tow vehicle, but you must purchase a permit to enter the campground for $10/per day. The lake is massive and absolutely beautiful. Therefore, they should expand the campground to allow more visitors because the sites along the lake are smaller and near your neighbors. We had a full hookup site, which was very convenient, and the sewage area was tidy. Overall, we truly enjoyed our weekend and will return in the future

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Trevor Davis

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Trevor Davis

Beautiful campground! It's a bit of a rough road but not bad if you don't try to hurry. The camp host was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. The campsite were clean and a fair amount of space between them. The outhouse wasn't too bad either. Tons of trails and scenery to checkout also! Black bears, elk and moose frequent the campsites... especially during the quieter w... Beautiful campground! It's a bit of a rough road but not bad if you don't try to hurry. The camp host was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. The campsite were clean and a fair amount of space between them. The outhouse wasn't too bad either. Tons of trails and scenery to checkout also! Black bears, elk and moose frequent the campsites... especially during the quieter weekdays. Would definitely recommend this as a nice quiet get away!

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Victor Rachael

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Victor Rachael

Awesome campground! Spent 2 nights here and loved it. Used this location as base camp for Mt Sherman. No hookups, hand pump water well. Some sites fit small - mid travel trailers. Ours is 23' and we had no issues. Road from Fairplay to camp is a little bumpy, but not to bad.

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Mark

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Mark

We stayed just down the road in the National Forest designated area, which was nice with creek on the side of the road and no other campers for the few days we stayed. Host at Horseshoe campground was very kind and helpful with information. I'm not a fan of the damage to trees by humans and trash left behind, it's not cool, so please find something else to do if that's you.

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K A R

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by K A R

In planning a hike of Horseshoe Mountain, I had checked online to see if any campsites were available but all were reserved. We took a chance and decided to drive the loop and sure enough, #13 was available due to a cancellation. Plenty of room for a couple large tents, but a bit of a slope for both. Lots of trees help with privacy. Close to trailheads for Mt. Sherman, Sheridan, and Horseshoe. The... In planning a hike of Horseshoe Mountain, I had checked online to see if any campsites were available but all were reserved. We took a chance and decided to drive the loop and sure enough, #13 was available due to a cancellation. Plenty of room for a couple large tents, but a bit of a slope for both. Lots of trees help with privacy. Close to trailheads for Mt. Sherman, Sheridan, and Horseshoe. The host was very friendly and helpful. $20/night.

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