Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near South Platte, CO
Nestled in the heart of the rugged Rocky Mountains, South Platte, CO, offers a diverse range of camping options amidst its stunning landscapes and pristine wilderness. For RV enthusiasts, Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area provides scenic campgrounds with amenities including electric hookups and access to breathtaking views of the South Platte River, making it a perfect base for fishing and hiking. Tent campers can relish the tranquil setting at Staunton State Park, where numerous sites are surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines and wildflower-filled meadows, along with well-maintained trails leading to awe-inspiring vistas. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping can be enjoyed along the nearby forest service roads, allowing adventurers to pitch their tents under the starry skies of the expansive Pike National Forest. The area’s diverse geography, consisting of rushing rivers, expansive valleys, and rocky outcrops, provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Experience the unique blend of recreation and relaxation in South Platte, where every camping trip promises new discoveries in nature’s embrace.
South Meadows Campground is located in the Pikes Peak Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (46 min northwest of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 7,900 feet. There are a total of 63 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 61 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 10 and 84 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night.
Buffalo Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 17 min southwest of Highlands Ranch, CO) with an elevation of 7,308 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of August. 35 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 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 biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Colorado Campground is located in the Pikes Peak Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (48 min northwest of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 7,826 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Blue Mountain Campground is located in the South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 3 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,066 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 18 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Kelsey Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 11 min west of Castle Rock, CO) with an elevation of 8,285 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 15 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 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 $23.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom, trash dumpster, food storage locker. Activities include biking, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Timberline Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 2 min southwest of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,725 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 36 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. Fees range from $23.00 to $46.00. Activities include biking, 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.
Riverside Campground is located in the South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 18 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,077 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 7 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Round Mountain Campground is located in the South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 10 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 8,548 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Painted Rocks Campground is located in the Pikes Peak Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (49 min northwest of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 7,852 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 59 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Burning Bear Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 8 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,666 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. 12 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 50 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 biking, fishing.
Geneva Park Campground is located in the South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 9 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 10,167 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 32 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 biking, 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.
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.
Cherry Creek Campground is part of Cherry Creek State Park in Colorado (just 18 min northeast of Centennial, CO) with an elevation of 5,608 feet. There are a total of 139 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 80 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. 106 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $432.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, swimming, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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