Tunnel campground
Tunnel
The campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is a first-come-first-serve campground with 14 campsites available. An interesting fact about the area is that it is located near the famous Alpine Tunnel, which used to be the highest railroad tunnel in the world.
The best time of year to visit the Tunnel Campground is from mid-June to early September. During this time, the weather is typically warm and sunny with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s during the day and dropping to the mid-40s at night. Visitors should be aware that the campground is at a high elevation, so temperatures may be cooler than expected. Overall, the Tunnel Campground is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore the great outdoors and experience the natural beauty of Colorado.
What's on-site at Tunnel
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 Tunnel, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big South Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Big South | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Aspen Glen Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Aspen Glen | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tunnel -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Wright Creek Below Joe Wright Reservoir | 30 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Glendevey | 64 cfs | → |
| Joe Wright Creek Above Joe Wright Reservoir | 3 cfs | → |
| Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 8 cfs | → |
| Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | 118 cfs | → |
| Illinois Creek Near Rand | 63 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tunnel -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawah | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Rawah | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Joe Wright | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Joe Wright | 4.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Deadman Hill | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Deadman Hill | 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
- Rawah Wilderness
- State Forest State Park
- Neota Wilderness
- Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Wilderness Never Summer
- Comanche Peak Wilderness
Boat launches
- Chambers Lake Boating Site
- Nowata Drive 597, Larimer County
- Nowata Drive 407, Larimer County
- Nowata Drive 875, Larimer County
- Dowdy Drive 2, Larimer County
Fishing spots
- Freewater Bridge Fishing Site
- Laramie Lake
- Lost Lake (Cameron Pass)
- Chambers Lake
- Barnes Meadow Reservoir
- Joe Wright Fishing Site
Points of interest
- Deadman Lookout
- Alpine Visitor Center
- Mccallum - Auto Tour Site
- Fall River Visitor Center
- Moraine Park Discovery Center
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Paddle runs
- Spencer Heights
- Rustic (Upper)
- Big South
- Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10n, R75w To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10n, R74w
- End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10n, R74w
- Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
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 Tunnel as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tunnel
Can I make reservations at Tunnel?
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 Tunnel?
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 Tunnel.