Selkirk
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
Selkirk Campground is located eight miles north of Como off CR 50 and CR 33. It has 15 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, and fire rings, but no trash services. The elevation is 10,500 feet. There is no water available at this location.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Fees | $22.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. |
| Rules | Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site. Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. Dogs must always be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.3722° N, 105.9515° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
26 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- WildfireWillow
28 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
40 mi from the campground · 267 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Fly Fishing ↗ | 18.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 47.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
S04E04 Selkirk Provincial Park Review
Worth a stop
- 10.7 miGibson Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 2.4 miGold Dust ↗8.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miBlack Powder Pass1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3 miPennsylvania Creek1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miTrout Creek ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.1 miFrench Pass3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miHunter Lode Road1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Selkirk?
No. Selkirk is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Selkirk?
$22.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Selkirk open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Selkirk have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What if Selkirk is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Michigan Creek (4.5 mi, first-come), Lodgepole (6.2 mi), and Jefferson Creek (6.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby