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Camping for boating and paddling in Colorado
167 camps in Colorado that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 76°F and lows near 46°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Twin Lakes21 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Copper Mountain20 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Piedra15 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Edwards14 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Allenspark14 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for boating and paddling?
167 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 9 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 76°F and lows near 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 90% also offer fishing, 79% also offer hiking, 48% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Colorado CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalColorado Campground is a favorite family destination near Manitou Lake Picnic Area north of the town of Woodland Park. A short trail leads to the lovely lake, where visitors enjoy fishing…
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Lottis Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalLocated in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Lottis Creek Campground is at an elevation of 8,600 feet above sea level. On the shores of Lottis Creek, this newly…
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Graham Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGraham Creek Campground is situated above Vallecito Lake, in the scenic San Juan National Forest of southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range…
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Painted RocksFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPainted Rocks Campground is located a short distance from Manitou Lake Picnic Area and the Centennial Bike Trail in central Colorado. The rustic campground is named for the sandstone…
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Jumbo CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalJumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing…
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Cascade (Colorado)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCascade Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Cascade Falls and is within 5 miles of a private hot springs resort, making it an ideal…
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Island Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIsland Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, which is home to more than 300 fishing lakes, near the cities of Cedaredge and Delta. Visitors…
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Junction Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalJunction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo., near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic…
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Free camps for boating and paddling
- Needle Creek Reservoir Camping AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Elevation: 8830' Needle Creek Reservoir lies between Highways 50 and 114 in the Cochetopa Hills along the headwaters of Needle Creek. This reservoir was constructed in 1962 for irrigation…
View camp → - Caddis Flats CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Stay limit of 7 days in a 30 day period. Common put in and take out for commercial rafting trips.
View camp → - Crosho Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
NOTE: Crosho Lake stays open until the snow makes it unreachable by vehicle, but is open to snowmobiles during the winter months.
View camp → - Box ElderFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
BLM's Box Elder Campground is located within the Dolores River Canyon 6 miles NE of Dove Creek. The campground has 11 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables along with two vault…
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