Holzwarth Historic Site
Grand Lake, CO
A 1920s dude ranch in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Kawuneeche Valley, reached by an easy 800 m walk from Trail Ridge Road. Moose often graze along the young Colorado River nearby, especially in the early morning.
- Nearest town
- Grand Lake, CO
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.3730, -105.8570
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Trail Ridge Road (3,713 m). Usually open June–September; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: There is no road across the park when it is closed; go round via I-70 or US-40.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Timber Creek CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Holzwarth Historic Site · 98 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
- Moraine Park CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Holzwarth Historic Site · 239 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Aspenglen CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Holzwarth Historic Site · 54 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Glacier Basin CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Holzwarth Historic Site · 153 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
- East Portal CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Holzwarth Historic SiteTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Meeker Park Overflow CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Holzwarth Historic SiteTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Holzwarth Historic Site?
Holzwarth Historic Site is in Grand Lake, CO, at GPS 40.3730, -105.8570. It is about 7 mi from Alpine Visitor Center.
Can you camp near Holzwarth Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Timber Creek Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 148 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Holzwarth Historic Site?
Holzwarth Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs.
What is there to see near Holzwarth Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trail Ridge Road (9 mi), Adams Falls (10 mi), Moraine Park Campground (14 mi) and Rabbit Ears Pass (40 mi).
When is the best time to visit Holzwarth Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)