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Handcart Campground Content provided by   Wildernet
Quick Facts
Capacity:  10 People
Elevation:  9,800 Feet
Length of Stay:  14 Days
Number of Sites:  10
Reservation Status:  Not Accepted
Reservation:  No
Season:  May - September
Directions
From Grant, Handcart Campground is located approximately seven miles west of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Take Highway 285 west of Grant until you reach Park County 60. Drive north on 60, which turns into a gravel road about four miles west.
Location Information
Handcart Campground is located approximately seven miles west of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Take Highway 285 west of Grant until you reach Park County 60. Drive north on 60, which turns into a gravel road about four miles west.

Handcart Campground is located near the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway and the Mount Evans Wilderness. There is fishing in streams and alpine lakes, hiking, horseback riding, biking and four wheel driving within the vicinity of the campground.

This campground consists of ten individual family campsites. The campsites include a table and fire ring. There are three parking areas. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided on site. There are dispersed camping sites nearby. The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Grant. The nearest fire and emergency services are located at Bailey about 17 miles away.
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