Camping for fishing in Colorado
307 camps in Colorado that list fishing 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 fishing
- Around Twin Lakes38 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Copper Mountain33 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around South Fork29 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Red Feather Lakes28 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Roxborough Park19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for fishing?
307 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 14 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, 79% also offer hiking, 49% also offer boating & paddling, 48% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Chalk LakeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalChalk Lake Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Chalk Lake and is within 4 miles of a private hot springs resort, making it an ideal…
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South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Meadows Campground, located 5 miles north of Woodland Park, provides a scenic spot for campers to rest and enjoy the many recreational offerings of the area. The campground attracts…
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Stevens Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalStevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO. Popular with boaters, Stevens Creek…
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Buffalo CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBuffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational…
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Southside Campground - Lake IsabelFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouthside Campground is a small RV facility situated in the Wet Mountains by Lake Isabel. The popular recreation area offers a selection of hiking trails and great fishing and paddle…
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Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. The area is popular for camping, OHV/ATV trails, hunting and fishing.
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Vallecito CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalVallecito Campground is a very popular site and one of the largest within the San Juan National Forest. It sits on Vallecito Creek, adjacent to the Weminuche Wilderness. Visitors enjoy the…
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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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Free camps for fishing
- 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 → - Hansen Mill Dispersed CampingFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for…
View camp → - Red Dirt Reservoir Recreation AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Red Dirt Reservoir is located in the Gore Pass area off HWY134 in the Routt National Forest. It is approximately 40 miles east of Yampa in between the towns of Yampa and Kremmling. This…
View camp → - 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…
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