This is a state in the United States which includes the Rocky Mountains along with the northeastern part of the Colorado Plateau topping off with the western extremity of the Great Plains. Starting from the luxury cabins, vast campgrounds to the basic and primitive campsites, the state of Colorado has a lot to offer and caters to the souls yearning for the great outdoors. Due to the vast and diverse landscapes of the state, one can find themselves among camping options that range from barren deserts to the snow capped peaks of the Rockies and river canyons to the ancient cliff dwellings. The following is a list that talks about some of the best camping sites and camping grounds in Colorado.
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Soul Space Colorado Campsite
This is a private campsite that spans over 1 acre of lush greens and deer filled beauty! This is a mysterious town in the state and the best part, this is deal for you if you want to enjoy some peace and quiet. This is considered by many as a destination for some spiritual healing. The site is dotted with spiritual centers for meditation and healing sessions. The Soul Space Campground hosts a single tent only campsite that is MMJ friendly and is accessible by drive.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Fishing 3. Hiking 4. Horseback riding 5. Climbing 6. Swimming 7. Wildlife watching |
1. Fire pits
2. Access to potable water 3. Pet friendly ambience 4. Picnic area with tables and chairs 5. Spiritual centers for meditation 6. MMJ friendly campsite |
Location Details: 37.983° N, 105.68° W, Crestone, Colorado, Phone: 720-363-1921 (Cell) 719-256-5825 (Land Line)
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Moraine Park Campground
Residing within the Rocky Mountain National Park, The Moraine Park Campground hosts 239 campsites. The campground spans over the forest with the sites situated on gently sloping hills with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The sites can be the ideal location for setting up shop for your base camp and a perfect place to retire after a long day exploring the National Park. All of the sites are accessible by drive or a brisk walk and spaces for both the RV as well as the tent campers. The campground comprises of the Alluvial Fan Trail where one can go and climb boulders beside breathtaking views of a waterfall!
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Fishing
2. Hiking 3. Horseback riding 4. Wildlife watching 5. Climbing |
1. Toilets
2. Picnic area with tables and chairs 3. RV sanitation 4. RV and tent hookups |
Location Details: U.S. 36, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA, Phone: +1 970-586-1206
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Sol Mountain Farm Camp
The serenity of the ancient teepee sites among the breathtaking views of the Colorado Rockies is the most unique feature of the Sol Mountain Farm Camp. You can either be on your own on the campsite or you can go ahead and enjoy the company of the people working in the farm! The plethora of outdoor activities and the workshops where you can learn techniques for a sustainable lifestyle are some of the many things that this campground has to offer. The campground hosts 2 campsites in total and is available to only tent campers. The sites are easily accessible by drive.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Fishing 3. Hiking 4. Horseback riding 5. Paddling 6. Offroading 7. Climbing 8. Snow sports 9. Swimming 10. Whitewater paddling 11. Wildlife watching 12. Sustainable lifestyle workshops |
1. OHV trails
2. Toilets 3. Showers 4. Picnic area with tables and chairs 5. Fire pits 6. Access to potable water 7. Pet friendly ambience |
Location Details: 440 Valley View Rd 81154 South Fork, Colorado, Phone: +1 719-580-4863
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Sol Mountain Teepee Campsite
The Sol Mountain Teepee is a private campground under the authority of the Sol Mountain Farm Camp. The campground hosts total 3 campsites and offers a unique experience to the guests where they can live like the ancient tribesmen of the region in Teepees. All of the sites are accessible by drive and offers magnificent sights of stars at night with a home like ambience.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Fishing 3. Hiking 4. Horseback riding 5. Offroading 6. Climbing 7. Snow sports 8. Swimming 9. Whitewater paddling 10. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Showers 3. Picnic area with tables and chairs 4. Fire pits 5. Access to potable water 6. Per friendly ambience 7. OHV trails |
Location Details: 440 Valley View Rd 81154 South Fork, Colorado, Phone: +1 719-580-4863
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Peak-to-peak pit stop
This is a privately owned campsite that is available to only tent campers. The location to the campsite is accessible via drive followed by a short hike (appx. 300 ft) to the camping site. The site is next to a small stream that flows by and some beautiful little waterfalls! The secluded and shaded campsite is sure to please your senses adding to that the campsite houses some old abandoned cabins and an old abandoned mine that speaks of the past of Rollinsville.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Hiking
2. Wildlife watching 3. Offroading |
1. OHV trails
2. Trash Management 3. Access to potable water from stream 4. Fire pits 5. Pet friendly 6. Accommodation available for tent camping only |
Location Details: Rollinsville, Colorado, USA, 39.903° N, 105.525° W
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Aspen Canyon Ranch Resort
The Aspen Canyon Ranch is a privately owned establishment that spans over an area of about 500 acres. The grounds host a total of 10 camping sites with both lodging and camping facilities. All of their sites are accessible via drive or a short walk.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Fishing 3. Hiking 4. Horseback riding 5. Offroading 6. Climbing 7. Snow sports 8. Swimming 9. Whitewater paddling 10. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Showers 3. Picnic area with tables and chairs 4. Marijuana friendly grounds 5. Access to potable water 6. Fire pits 7. Pets are allowed 8. Accommodations are offered as both lodging and RV/tent camping 9. OHV trails |
Location Details: 13206 Co Rd 3, Parshall, CO 80468, USA, Phone: +1 970-725-3600
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Mt. Blanca Base Camp
The spectacular views of Mt. Blanca, the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, and the San Luis Valley makes this the ideal setting to set up your base camp. The thousands of acres of open lands and the Mt Blanca (14,345ft) towering on the east of the campsite. Cattle and bird species like that of the red tail hawks, elks, pronghorn etc can come and greet you in the morning while you sip on your cup of coffee! The campsite is loaded with biking and walking trails. The campsite is accessible via drive through an unmaintained dirt road off the highway. A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended during the rainy season. The quiet setting of the site sometimes can make you feel like the only one alive and awake in the whole face of the earth!
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Hiking 3. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Fire pits 3. RV camping |
Location Details: 37.551° N, 105.626° W
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Glacier Basin Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park
Situated within the Rocky Mountain National Park, the Glacier Basin Campground hosts 139 camping sites available to both the tent and RV campers. One can get access to the campground via a short drive or a hike through the park. The stunning views and overall beautiful setting of the campground makes this campground an ideal place to brush up your photography skills. The sites are well shaded and covered by pines, firs and spruce vegetation.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Fishing
2. Hiking 3. Horseback riding 4. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Picnic area with tables and chairs 3. RV sanitation and hookup 4. Access to potable water 5. Fire pit 6. Pets friendly ambience |
Location Details: Highway 36 West, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA, Phone: +1 970-586-1206
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Colorado Campground
One can enjoy the paddling and fishing activities since the campground is within close proximity of the Manitou Lake. The Colorado Campground is within the Pike National Forest and is known for its seclusion and calm setting. The campground hosts 81 campsites all of which is accessible via drive and houses campsites for both tents and RV campers.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Boating 3. Fishing 4. Hiking 5. Horseback riding 6. Paddling 7. Offroading 8. Climbing 9. Snow sports 10. Swimming 11. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Picnic area with tables and chairs 3. Tent camping and RV camping 4. Fire pits 5. Access to potable water 6. Pet friendly ambience 7. OHV trails 8. Centennial Bike Trail through the campground |
Location Details: Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA, Phone: +1 719-636-1602
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Aspen Private Camping & Fishing
This is a privately owned camping ground that hosts 2 tent only camp only sites just beside the Roaring Fork River. The location is 300 yards from the nearest bus stop and 20 minutes drive away from Snowmass and Aspen. Both the sites are accessible via a short drive through a dirt trail off the highway.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Boating 3. Fishing 4. Hiking 5. Paddling 6. Climbing 7. Snow sports 8. Swimming 9. Whitewater paddling 10. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Trash management 3. Showers 4. Fire pits 5. Access to potable water 6. Pet friendly ambience |
Location Details: Reach by drive at 20640 CO-82, Basalt, CO 81621, USA then take a short drive to the following coordinates 39.333° N, 106.987° W
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Glacier Mountain Camp
This is a privately owned campground that hosts a single campground that is available to tent campers only. The spot has a past of historic significance as the same is located next to the ruins of the Wild Irishman mining ghost town. The old, unused mail route of the 1880’s between the towns of Breckenridge and Montezuma is sure to take you back in time and some occasional chills as you think about the mysteries that the ruins holds. The site is accessible by the public and is conveniently positioned so you drive your way in and out of the same.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Hiking 3. Horseback riding 4. Snow sports |
1. Fire pit
2. Pet friendly ambience 3. Flexible cancellation policy |
Location Details: Keystone Colorado 80435, USA, Coordinates: 39°33’36.0″N 105°53’16.8″W
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Farm Camping at Friar Farms
The Friar Farms is known for their organic gardens and hosts 6 camping sites with basic amenities like wooden tables and picnic area. The campground is located just off the main road of Boulder, Colorado and is loaded with hiking trails and cast open spaces. While camping, the noise from the road nearby could be an issue for some but the overall setting and natural beauty of the sites adds to the appeal. All of the sites are accessible via drive and provides accommodations to RV campers.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Hiking 3. Climbing |
1. Fire pits
2. Trails for biking 3. Hiking trails 4. Accommodations available to RV campers |
Location Details: 6405 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA, Phone: +1 303-618-1834
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Dans La Cour Campground
The Dans La Cour Campground is nestled among the aspen and pines of the foothills of Colorado Rockies. The privately owned campground is the host to 3 camping sites and offers the campers accommodations for tent camping. The serene views of the Colorado Rockies and various trails along with the mind-blowing peaks of the Rockies all add up to the visual appeal for the campground. The campground is located a short walk away from the Wisp Creek that flows in the North Fork area of Platte River. All of the camping sites are open all year round and is open to the public and accessible via drive.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Boating 3. Fishing 4. Hiking 5. Horseback riding 6. Paddling 7. Wind sports 8. Offroading 9. Climbing 10. Snow sports 11. Swimming 12. Whitewater paddling 13. Wildlife watching |
1. Trash management
2. Fire pits 3. Access to potable water 4. Nearby attractions like amphitheaters etc 5. Flexible cancellation policy |
Location Details: Park County Colorado, USA, Coordinates: 39.459° N, 105.399° W
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Geneva Park Campground
The Geneva Park Campground is located at an elevation of 9, 813 feet above the sea level and plays host to 26 camping sites. The campground is known for its stunning views of wildlife and is accessible via drive. The campsites offer accommodations to both the tent and RV campers.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Boating 3. Fishing 4. Hiking 5. Horseback riding 6. Paddling 7. Climbing 8. Snow sports 9. Swimming 10. Wildlife watching |
1. OHV trails
2. Toilets 3. Picnic area with tables and chairs 4. Fire pits 5. Access to potable water 6. Pet friendly ambience |
Location Details: U.S. 285, Dillon, CO 80435, USA Phone: 719-553-1400, 303-275-5610
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Devil’s Head Campground
The otherworldly rock formations around the Devil’s Head Campground make it a popular destination for the backpackers and campers. The 21 sites are all accessible to the public and are operated on a first come, first served basis. The most sought out activity in the campground is the 1.4 mile hike to the Devil’s Head Lookout which can be accessed after treading 143 steps. Accommodations are offered to both the tent and RV campers.
Best Time to Visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| 1. Biking
2. Boating 3. Fishing 4. Hiking 5. Horseback riding 6. Paddling 7. Offroading 8. Climbing 9. Snow sports 10. Swimming 11. Wildlife watching |
1. Toilets
2. Picnic area with tables and chairs 3. Pet friendly ambience 4. Fire pits |
Location Details: Sedalia, CO 80135, USA, Phone: 719-553-1400, Coordinates: 39.272° N, 105.105° W