Timber Creek sewer project postponed, Rocky Mountain National Park campground to remain open through summer

Rocky Mountain National Park/Courtesy photo
Timber Creek Campground, located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will remain open through the end of the 2026 summer season.
In January 2026, the park announced the campground would close at noon on August 10, 2026, for a sewer system rehabilitation project. Following a review of updated project timelines, construction will not begin this season and the previously announced closure will not take place this year, the park said in a recent press release.
Campsite reservations are now available on recreation.gov through October 4. Timber Creek Campground will close for the season at noon on October 5.
“The sewer system rehabilitation project, which will replace deteriorating manholes, perform spot repairs on broken pipes, and rehabilitate existing pipes using pipe lining technology, will be rescheduled,” the park said. “Park maintenance staff are actively monitoring the campground’s existing sewer infrastructure and will continue to ensure safe and reliable facilities for visitors throughout the 2026 season. An updated construction timeline will be announced when available.”

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