Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Nathrop, CO
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Nathrop, CO is a camping paradise offering a diverse range of options for outdoor enthusiasts. For RV campers, the scenic stages of Mount Princeton RV Park provide full hookups and stunning mountain views, while Cottonwood Lake Campground offers serene boat access and fishing opportunities. Tent campers can embrace nature at the cozy Nathrop Campground, where the gentle sounds of Cottonwood Creek create a tranquil backdrop, or choose the pristine Twin Lakes Campground surrounded by majestic peaks and crystal-clear waters. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping along Forest Service Road 162 allows for a more rugged experience amidst breathtaking alpine scenery. This area features diverse geography, from rolling hills and lush forests to soaring mountain ranges, ideal for hiking, fishing, and exploring. Experience the beauty of Nathrop's great outdoors, where every camping option promises an unforgettable adventure in the Rockies.

















Lakeview Gunnison Campground is located in the Gunnison Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (2 hrs 52 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,571 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 9 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $34.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Chalk Lake Campground is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 12 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,755 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 12 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 62 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 biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Collegiate Peaks Campground is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 12 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,867 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 62 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, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Mount Princeton Campground is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 12 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,591 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 58 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Lottis Creek Campground is located in the Gunnison Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (2 hrs 58 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,073 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 14 and 107 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. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 40 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $240.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster.
Cascade Campground is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 13 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,039 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 73 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 biking, ohv trails nearby, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Dinner Station Campground is located in the Gunnison Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (3 hrs 4 min southwest of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,604 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $18.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Ohaver Lake Campground is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 33 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,204 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 29 sites can accommodate RVs between 26 and 145 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $46.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lodgepole (Almont) Campground is located in the Gunnison Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (3 hrs 2 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,961 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. 11 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $18.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Hecla Junction Campground is part of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Colorado (2 hrs 14 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 7,471 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 83 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 boat ramp, restroom. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Salida East Campground is part of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Colorado (2 hrs 11 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 6,983 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 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 boat ramp, picnic table, restroom. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Point Barr Campground is part of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Colorado (2 hrs 21 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 6,787 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 35 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. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Vallie Bridge Campground is part of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Colorado (1 hr 29 min west of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 6,516 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 25 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 boat ramp, restroom. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Cross Creek Campground is part of Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado (1 hr 28 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,588 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 60 and 70 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 restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing.