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Himes Peak Campground

usfs · CO

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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.

  • fuel station

    Sinclair

    21 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    2.8 mi
  • trailhead

    Big Fish Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Ripple Creek Overlook

    5.0 mi
  • recreation site

    Trappers-scotts Bay Picnic Site

    3.1 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.