Colorado Camping: Discover the Best Mountain Campsites, RV & Tent Sites
Colorado is a camper’s paradise, offering everything from rugged backcountry sites to full-service RV resorts. The state is home to stunning national parks like Rocky Mountain National Park, where tent campers and RV travelers can enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery. State parks such as Mueller and Golden Gate Canyon provide well-maintained campgrounds with modern amenities, while the San Juan and White River National Forests offer countless dispersed camping opportunities for those seeking solitude. RV enthusiasts can find top-tier campgrounds in destinations like Estes Park and Colorado Springs, with hookups and scenic mountain views. For a truly remote experience, campers can explore BLM lands in the western part of the state, where free, primitive camping is abundant. Whether you prefer a peaceful lakefront site, a cozy forested retreat, or an off-the-grid adventure, Colorado has a camping option to suit every outdoor enthusiast.
Mueller Campground is part of Mueller State Park in Colorado (1 hr 1 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,247 feet. There are a total of 128 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 103 sites have electric hookups. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $270.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
North Shore Campground is part of Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado (1 hr 20 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,632 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 110 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing.
West Chicago Creek Campground is located in the Clear Creek Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (52 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,617 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 12 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Guanella Pass Campground is located in the Clear Creek Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 5 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 10,755 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to mid September. 10 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Echo Lake Campground is located in the Clear Creek Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (53 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 10,683 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to mid September. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (45 min southwest of Highlands Ranch, CO) with an elevation of 7,258 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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