Discover Camping in Colorado

• Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Fort Collins, Colorado

  

  The Arapaho National Forest was established by Theodore Roosevelt on July 1, 1908. The Roosevelt National Forest, originally part of the Medicine Bow Forest Reserve, was first named the Colorado National Forest in 1910 and was renamed by President Herbert Hoover to honor President Theodore Roosevelt...

• Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Montrose, Colorado

  

  Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sc...

• Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Gunnison, Colorado

  

    It’s the Geography – Plateaus to Peaks Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Over three thousand miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carv...

• Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

  National Park Service

  Near Crestone, Colorado

  

  Open 24/7 year round! There are no reservations to visit or limit on the number of visitors in the park and preserve, but there is currently a limit of 10 visitors at a time in the visitor center due to COVID restrictions. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscap...

• Mesa Verde National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

  

  This wild landscape of deep canyons and expansive vistas is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich c...

• Rio Grande National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Monte Vista, Colorado

  

  From the Sangre de Cristo to the San Juan Mountains, the jagged peaks and rushing rivers of the San Luis Valley public lands wrap themselves around this Rocky Mountain basin. Whether viewing the mountain scenery from roads or finding challenge on trails, visitors discover solitude and self-reliance...

• Rocky Mountain National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Estes Park, Colorado

  

  Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, w...

• San Juan National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Durango, Colorado

  

  The San Juan National Forest includes approximately 1.8 million acres of federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service in Southwestern Colorado. The scenery ranges from high desert mesas and canyons to high alpine peaks and meadows. The area features a National Forest scenic byway, the San J...

• White River National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Carbondale, Colorado

  

  White River National Forest offers sharp contrasts of outdoor opportunities including highly developed year-round recreation near resorts as well as acces to primitive backcountry including eight designated Wilderness areas . Search for opportunities by activity, or area, and explore the outdoo...

• Arapaho National Recreation Area Passes

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Granby, Colorado

  

  Part of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) is a 35,000 acre scenic water wonderland in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. The recreation area includes five major reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Monarch Lake, Wil...

• Chimney Rock National Monument

  San Juan National Forest

  Near Pagosa Springs, Colorado

  

  Chimney Rock lies within the San Juan National Forest, between Durango and Pagosa Springs in southwestern Colorado. The Monument encompasses 4,726 acres, preserving hundreds of prehistoric sites that dot the landscape around the twin spires known as Chimney Rock and Companion Rock. Home to the ances...

• Conundrum Hot Springs - Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

  White River National Forest

  Near Carbondale, Colorado

  

  Conundrum Hot Springs, at 11,200 feet in elevation, are a special feature of the 181,976-acre Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This area carries special legal designation to protect its natural, undeveloped and untrammeled qualities as well as to provide outstanding opportunities for solitude or pr...

• Curecanti National Recreation Area Tours

  Curecanti National Recreation Area

  Near Gunnison, Colorado

  

  Explore the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with a park ranger on the famous Morrow Point boat tour. Discover a seldom seen waterfall and ancient canyon walls, and learn about the local landscape, resources, history, geology, wildlife and more. The hour and a half long interpretive boat tours depart a...

• Dinosaur Green And Yampa River Permits

  Dinosaur National Monument

  Near Maybell, Colorado

  

  Welcome to the river permit lottery application site for Dinosaur National Monument-home to the Green and Yampa Rivers, two of the west's premier whitewater rivers. Green River: Gates of Lodore The Green River flows south out of Browns Park into Dinosaur National Monument and cuts through th...

• Guffey Gorge / Paradise Cove

  Royal Gorge

  Near Florissant, Colorado

  

  Guffey Gorge, also known as Paradise Cove, is a half-mile scenic hike that follows a mountain stream leading to a small cascading waterfall surrounded by a natural granite gorge. Use at the site has increased dramatically in recent years resulting in parking issues and visitor conflicts. Please read...

• Indian Peaks Wilderness Large Group Day Use Permits

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Nederland, Colorado

  

  THIS PAGE IS FOR DAY USE ONLY!   There are three types of permits available for visiting the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado: Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits - Full Season in Advance ( Visit page for Large Group OVERNIGHT Permits ) These permits become available for rese...

• Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits – 3 Days in Advance

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Nederland, Colorado

  

  There are three types of permits available for visiting the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado: Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits - Full Season in Advance   These permits become available for reservation on March 16, 2021 Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits - 3 Days in ...

• Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits – Full Season in Advance

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Nederland, Colorado

  

  There are three types of permits available for visiting the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado: Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits - Full Season in Advance (available on this page) These permits become available for reservation on March 16, 2021 Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight...

• Mesa Verde National Park Tours

  Mesa Verde National Park

  Near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

  

  Opportunities for special tours change each year, so not all the tours listed on this page will be available in 2021. The five ranger-assisted tours that will be offered in 2021 are: ●Cliff Palace, ●Long House, ●Mug House, ●Square Tower House, and ●Spring House Road work is expected d...

• Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Auto Tour

  PSICC

  Near La Junta, Colorado

  

  Due to ongoing public safety concerns because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Comanche National Grasslands has cancelled the Spring 2021 Picketwire Canyon Guided Auto Tour. We apologize for this inconvenience and expect to resume this Fall 2021. Please check back with us again. Local managers ar...

• Ruby Horsethief Canyon Permits

  McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

  Near Grand Junction, Colorado

  

  The Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River runs through beautiful red rock canyons and has many day hike opportunities offering both solitude and exploration. This section of the canyon, from Loma, Colorado, to Westwater, Utah, is a 25-mile stretch of mostly flat water with sections of Class ...

• Aa Bar Ranch (Aa Barn) Group Picnic Site

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  

  Reservable, day-use site for group picnics and other gatherings next to the Colorado River, Rocky Mountain National Park, and a historic barn that is available for indoor activities. Site not shaded. Motorized access to site and use of barn facilities are by reservation only. Visitors may access on...

• Alder Guard Station

  Rio Grande National Forest

  Near South Fork, Colorado

  

  Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking r...

• Alpine Ranger Station

  Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  Near Powderhorn, Colorado

  

  The Alpine Ranger Station is situated on the Alpine Plateau at 9,600 feet, in a beautiful alpine valley surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir forest. With inspiring views and multiple nearby recreation opportunities, the Ranger Station is just the place for a quiet and historic retreat, with a few mod...

• Alvarado Campground

  PSICC

  Near Westcliffe, Colorado

  

  Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The variety of trails lead to high elevation lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and a number of stunning scenic overlooks. Alvarado is designed for a...

• Amphitheater (CO)

  Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  Near Ouray, Colorado

  Amphitheater Campground is located near the town of Ouray, Colo., at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and great hiking and off-road trail opportunities.The campground offers single-family campsites, several of which are designated for tent camping only. E...

• Angel Of Shavano Group

  PSICC

  Near Salida, Colorado

  Angel of Shavano Group Campground is considered one of the area's best kept camping secrets. It is situated next to the North Fork South Arkansas River and offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking and fishing. Reservations are REQUIRED at this facility.Angel of Shavano o...

• Ansel Watrous

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Bellvue, Colorado

  

  Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutt...

• Arapaho Bay

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Grand Lake, Colorado

  

  Arapaho Bay Campground is located on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.Lake Granby is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers...

• Aspen (CO)

  PSICC

  Near Jefferson, Colorado

  

  Aspen Campground is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The campground sits near Jefferson Creek, a few miles downriver of Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by stee...

• Aspen Glade

  Rio Grande National Forest

  Near Antonito, Colorado

  

  Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.Wit...

• Aspen Leaf

  Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  Near Whitewater, Colorado

  

  Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain setting. Mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are easily accessed here. The cabin was built in the 1930s for use by Forest Service employees. Vehicles can easily a...

• Aspenglen Campground

  Rocky Mountain National Park

  Near Estes Park, Colorado

  

  Aspenglen Campground is located near the Fall River Entrance in Colorado's awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park. From lush valleys to craggy peaks stretching over 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking...

• Baby Doe

  PSICC

  Near Leadville, Colorado

  

  Baby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing. The campground was named for Elizabeth McCourt, whose nickname was Bab...

• Bassam Guard Station

  PSICC

  Near Buena Vista, Colorado

  

  The cabin provides visitors with access to many recreation opportunities in the remote back country. The cabin was originally built around 1911 and was home to a forest guard. Early forest guards usually lived in tents, but if they were lucky, in a cabin like the Bassam Guard Station. Forest guards ...

• Bear Lake Campground (CO)

  PSICC

  Near La Veta, Colorado

  

  Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.Indian Trail #1300 begins at the north end of the campground providing dire...

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