West Side Picnic Sites

There are 10 picnic sites on the West side of the park. Below is a list of the sites, along with their location and any amenities they offer. Please note that between May 26, 2023 and October 22, 2023, a Park Access timed entry reservation will be required to access these sites between the hours of 9am to 2pm.


Beaver Creek

Location: 9.4 miles (15.1 km) north of the Kawunechee Visitor Center, 11.3 miles (18.2 km) west of the Alpine Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
4
Fire Grates:
4
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
No
Toilets:
No


Beaver Ponds

Location: 9 miles (14.5 km) north of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center; 11.8 miles (18.9 km) west of Alpine Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
6
Fire Grates:
6
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
No


Bowen/Baker

Location: 6.6 miles (10.6 km) north of Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
3
Fire Grates:
0
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
Vault Toilets


Colorado River

Location: 10.1 miles (16.3 km) north of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center; 8.2 miles (13.2 km) west of the Alpine Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
6
Fire Grates:
4
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
Vault Toilets


Coyote Valley

Location: 5.9 miles (9.5 km) north of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center; then a short distance along the trail and over the Colorado River to the site. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
7
Fire Grates:
0
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
No
Toilets:
Yes; located in the parking lot a short distance away


Harbison Meadows

Location: 1.2 miles (1.9 km) north of the Kawunechee Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
4
Fire Grates:
4
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
No

Holzwarth Historic Site

Location: 8 miles (12.9 km) north of Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
3
Fire Grates:
No
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
Vault Toilets


Kawuneeche Visitor Center

Location: Kawuneeche Visitor Center; 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Grand Lake, CO. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
6
Fire Grates:
6
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
No
Toilets:
Flush Toilets


Lake Irene

Location: 4.9 miles (7.9 km) west of Alpine Visitor Center; 15.8 miles (25.4 km) north of Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
8
Fire Grates:
None
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
Vault Toilets
Notes:
In the winter, this picnic site is not accessible due to snow.


Timber Lake Trailhead

Location: 9.9 miles (15.9 km) north of Kawuneeche Visitor Center; 10.9 miles (17.5 km) west of Alpine Visitor Center. Click here to view on map.
Number of Tables:
8
Fire Grates:
8
Portable Fire Grates Permitted:
Yes
Toilets:
Vault Toilets