Facility Details - COLD SPRINGS, CO

Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

Natural Features:

The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Recreation:

The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below.

Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

Facilities:

There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs.

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children.

Nearby Attractions:

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Drinking Water Firewood Grills Hiking Host Picnic Area	Playground RV sites Scenic Drive Tables Tent Pads Trailheads Vault Toilets
Within 10 Miles
Biking Creek Access Fishing	Horseback Riding Trails Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails

Know Before You Go

This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
Sites 1-5, 9 and 10 will not accommodate RVs with slide-outs
Utility hookups are not available
The campground has limited first-come, first-served sites
Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
Operated by American Land & Leisure. You may contact us at www.AmericanLL.com or 801-226-3564.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.84167, -105.49417
39°50'30"N, 105°29'39"W

From Interstate 25 in Denver, go west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn onto State Highway 119, heading toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway approx. 5 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.