Camping for climbing in Colorado
25 camps in Colorado that list climbing 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 74°F and lows near 45°F.
Best areas for climbing
- Around Cascade-Chipita Park5 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Steamboat Springs3 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Garfield3 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Allenspark3 camps for climbing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for climbing?
25 camps that list climbing or mention it in their description; 1 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 74°F and lows near 45°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 96% also offer hiking, 76% also offer biking, 76% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open climbing in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMoraine Park Campground is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, overlooking Moraine Park. To access the campground, enter RMNP via Beaver Meadows, Fall River or Grand…
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Carnero Guard StationFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCarnero Guard Station is situated in a high open meadow surrounded by forest at an elevation of 9,840 feet. The high-elevation cabin is located in the north-central area of the San Luis…
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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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Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAll campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or…
View camp →- Granite Tent Campground - Gunnison RDFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Tent camping only. The site is located at the lower end of Taylor Canyon and provides easy access to fishing, rafting and rock climbing. Landscape includes spruce trees adjacent to the…
View camp → - Upper Cataract Lake #63Federal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Upper Cataract Lake is in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area in the Gore Range mountains. It is a beautiful lake that sits on the edge of tree line and has dramatic views of Eagles Nest Peak.…
View camp → - Halfmoon CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Halfmoon Campground is located at the top of Tigiwon Road 707 near the boundary for the [Holy Cross Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=81113) in a…
View camp → - Lodgepole Campground - Gunnison RDFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Lodgepole Campground is a great place for anglers to enjoy the waters of the Taylor River. It is located in the Taylor Canyon, which supports a variety of outdoor activities. Campers can…
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