Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10341389
When Turtle Rock Campground reopens
Turtle Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
22
Only 22 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 2,232 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 89 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 2,094 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 48 not yet released. Of the facility's 24 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
96% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 89 of 2,232 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online96%
Open site-nights89 / 2,232
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 90
Weekday openings51
Weekend openings38
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 51 fall on weekdays and 38 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 744 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Group Site 1 (Site 8) | 89 |
This site currently has 89 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
89 open site-nights across 1 site at Turtle Rock Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 5 at site Group Site 1 (Site 8).
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft. 1 site of 24 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Site 1 (Site 8) | 20 ft | None | 89 | 64 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +77 more |
About Turtle Rock Campground
Overview
Turtle Rock Campground, located at an elevation of 8290 feet, is 3.5 miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado. Campers appreciate the area for its recreation opportunities within Fourmile Recreation Area and the Arkansas Headwater Recreation Area.
Turtle Rock Campground is open from March 1st until November 30th. Situated within a pinion juniper woodland setting, 24 small campsites sit at the base of Turtle Rock Granite Formation. Large RVs and travel trailers over 35 feet are not recommended.
Recreation
Turtle Rock Campground offers easy access to the namesake rock formation, which is beloved by rock climbers. Various route difficulties can be found on Turtle Rock as well as other smaller granite formations in the area. Hiking, mountain biking and OHV riding are recreation activities accessed from the campground.
Facilities
The campsites at Turtle Rock Campground are small, RVs and Trailers longer than 35 feet aren't recommended. This 24-site campground including 1 Group Site, and 1 double vault toilet. Individual sites are limited to 2 vehicles and 8 people. Group site is limited to 4 vehicles and 20 people. Each campsite includes a parking space, a metal fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are designed for tent or van camping. Large camp trailers and RVs under 35 feet can access the campground are accommodated with some pull-through sites.
Campsites 1, 2, 3, 4, 22, 23, and 24 are First Come, First Serve, pay for the site at the pay station immediately after occupying the site. There is no guarantee that these sites will be available when you arrive.
Campsites 5-21 are Reservable 3 Months in advance, if there isn't a current reservation on the day of, sites are available on a First Come, First Serve basis payable at the Pay Station for one night only. Campsites 7-12 are Tent Only, campsites 14 and 20 are Pull-Throughs, Sites 4, 5, 14, 19, 20 and 21 are large enough for RV’s and Trailers up to 35’.
Drinking water, electric hook-ups and trash service are not available at Turtle Rock Campground so please bring your own water and plan to take your trash with you when you leave. Bring your own firewood.
Natural Features
The Collegiate Peaks Mountains form dramatic vistas of the Upper Arkansas River Valley, enhancing the view from the campground. Turtle Rock is a prominent granite feature attracting rock climbers and hikers seeking a view of the Arkansas River below. The campground is nestled within a pinon pine and juniper woodland which covers the rolling hills of the Fourmile Recreation Area.
Nearby Attractions
The Fourmile Recreation Area is known for its robust trail system supporting hiking, trail running, biking and OHV riding. The Upper Arkansas River Valley is home to Central Colorado's iconic recreation including whitewater rafting and play park, 14ers, biking, hiking, fishing, festivals, concerts and so much more.
24 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
From Buena Vista, CO, travel north on Highway 24, turn right onto E Arkansas ST, turn left onto County Road 371, in 2.2 miles turn right onto County Road 375, in .8 miles turn left into the Turtle Rock Campground entrance.
Turtle Rock Campground, Buena Vista, CO 81211719-269-8500
CampingClimbingDay Use AreaHikingHorseback RidingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsRock ClimbingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Turtle Rock Campground?
Reservations for Turtle Rock Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 96% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 89 of 2,232 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Turtle Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 22 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Turtle Rock Campground?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site Group Site 1 (Site 8). Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Turtle Rock Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 23 of those 24 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Turtle Rock Campground?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 744.
When is the next open date at Turtle Rock Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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