Mizpah campground
Mizpah
Reservations are required to secure a campsite at Mizpah Camping Area. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during peak seasons, as availability can be limited. The best time to visit this campground is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant, allowing for a variety of outdoor activities.
While staying at Mizpah Camping Area, campers can look forward to several points of interest in the vicinity. Nearby attractions include breathtaking mountain views, fishing spots, and scenic drives. However, it is important to be cautious of wildlife encounters, as the area is known to have a diverse range of animals. Visitors are advised to store food properly and respect the natural habitat to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Overall, Mizpah Camping Area provides a serene getaway for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various amenities, requiring reservations, and providing opportunities to explore the surrounding natural wonders.
What's on-site at Mizpah
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Mizpah, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mizpah Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Robbers Roost Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Robbers Roost | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Empire City Rv Parking | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Georgetown Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Mizpah -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Berthoud Pass Ditch At Berthoud Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Fraser River At Upper Sta | 17 cfs | → |
| Bobtail Creek Near Jones Pass | 10 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co | 57 cfs | → |
| West Fork Clear Creek Abv Mouth Nr Empire | 53 cfs | → |
| Williams Fork Below Steelman Creek | 4 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Mizpah -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthoud Summit | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Berthoud Summit | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Jones Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Jones Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Winter Park | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Georgetown | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Protection Area (National) James Peak Protection Area (National)
- Wilderness James Peak
- Wilderness Vasquez Peak
- Wilderness Byers Peak
- Wilderness Indian Peaks
- Wilderness Ptarmigan Peak
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Mizpah as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mizpah
Can I make reservations at Mizpah?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Mizpah?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Mizpah.