Himes Peak Campground
usfs · CO
- fuel station21 mi
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About
The Himes Peak Campground has 11 campsites. It provides direct access to Big Fish Trail #1819, and hiking in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Fishing in nearby Rainbow Lake and Big Fish Lake is good. Elk hunting can be very good in season.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 21 mi
fuel station
Sinclair
- 2.8 mi
potable water
Potable water
- < 0.1 mi
trailhead
Big Fish Trailhead
- 5.0 mi
attraction
Ripple Creek Overlook
- 3.1 mi
recreation site
Trappers-scotts Bay Picnic Site
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: HIMES PEAK CAMPGROUND in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CO
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

