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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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 limited capacity in the visitor center. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine...

• 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...

• 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

  

  Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions. Please continue to monitor this page for status updates...

• 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...

• Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Christmas Tree Permit

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Fort Collins, Colorado

  

  Due to impacts from wildfires, there have been many changes to available Christmas Tree cutting opportunities. Learn more.    Please be sure to read and all the regulations and tips prior to setting out on your Christmas Tree harvesting adventure. Plan to cut your Christmas tree on a weekday ...

• 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...

• 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...

• Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  Near Gunnison, Colorado

  

  Coloradans have been cutting their very own Christmas trees in the GMUG National Forests for generations. Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  This permit allows you to cut a C...

• 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...

• Pike and San Isabel National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  PSICC

  Near Guffey, Colorado

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Pike & San Isabel National Forests! It's a special experience that can create lifelong memories. If this is your first time cutting your own Christmas tree, or if it has been a family tradition for generations, please tak...

• Rio Grande National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Rio Grande National Forest

  Near Monte Vista, Colorado

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Rio Grande National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure to read...

• 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 ...

• San Juan National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  San Juan National Forest

  Near Durango, Colorado

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the San Juan National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure to read a...

• White River National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  White River National Forest

  Near Carbondale, Colorado

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the White River National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure to re...

• Aa Bar Ranch (Aa Barn) Group Picnic Site

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Grand Lake, Colorado

  

  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.The Colorado Trail...

• 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 campground offers accessible single-family sites, each equipped with a 12-by-15 tent pad,...

• 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.The campground is situated on Arapaho Bay, on the eastern tip of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Afternoon...

• 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...

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