Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Nelson, CO
Nestled in the stunning Rocky Mountains, Nelson, CO offers a diverse array of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. For those preferring the comfort of an RV, the nearby Golden Gate Canyon State Park provides well-maintained RV sites with stunning views, convenient amenities, and easy access to hiking trails showcasing the area’s vibrant wildlife and lush forests. Tent campers can set up at the picturesque Apex Park, where campsites are surrounded by beautiful aspen groves and provide proximity to scenic trails, perfect for hiking and nature photography. For a more rugged experience, dispersed camping in the Arapaho National Forest offers vast, undeveloped areas where you can immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the wilderness, with abundant opportunities for fishing, mountain biking, and star-gazing. The striking geography of the region features towering peaks, serene lakes, and meandering streams, ensuring a memorable backdrop for your camping trip. Whether you're in an RV, pitching a tent, or enjoying a more primitive setting, Nelson, CO is a gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Jackson Lake Campground is part of Jackson Lake State Park in Colorado (59 min east of Greeley, CO) with an elevation of 4,453 feet. There are a total of 234 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 224 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 90 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. 137 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $432.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, laundry facility, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, amphitheater, gasoline pump, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
North Sterling Campground is part of North Sterling State Park in Colorado (1 hr 53 min east of Greeley, CO) with an elevation of 4,064 feet. There are a total of 138 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 95 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Crow Valley Campground is located in the Pawnee Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (44 min northeast of Greeley, CO) with an elevation of 4,800 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid November. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 81 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 $11.25 to $57.75. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, playground, restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Horsetooth Reservoir Campground in Larimer County is located just 15 min west of Fort Collins, CO with an elevation of 5,420 feet. There are a total of 149 campsites including 5 cabins and 15 boating sites. The campground is open all year. 127 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 17 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 115 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Carter Knolls Campground in Larimer County is located just 26 min southwest of Loveland, CO with an elevation of 5,806 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 5 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 157 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. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include picnic table, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing.
South Shore Campground in Larimer County is located just 26 min southwest of Loveland, CO with an elevation of 5,764 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 45 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 45 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, ramada. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Chatfield Campground is part of Chatfield State Park in Colorado (just 23 min southwest of Littleton, CO) with an elevation of 5,471 feet. There are a total of 207 campsites. The campground is open all year. 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. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 146 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 10 sites have electric and water hookups. 51 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $36.00 to $200.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing.
Ansel Watrous Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (41 min northwest of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 5,800 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 40 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 $25.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Stove Prairie Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (48 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 6,000 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 5 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 40 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 $18.75 per night. Some amenities include restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
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