Camping near hiking trails in Colorado
1,037 camps in Colorado within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Jun–Aug, 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.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise Lake Nature | 1.1 mi | 11 | Silver Dollar · 0.1 mi |
| Terminal Moraine Interp Loop | 0.3 mi | 11 | Campsite #1 · 13 mi SE of Keystone · 0.2 mi |
| Goose Creek | 9.7 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 15 mi NW of Westcreek · 0.0 mi |
| Mccurdy Park | 8.9 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 16 mi NW of Westcreek · 0.0 mi |
| South Mt. Elbert | 4.8 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 4 mi W of Twin Lakes · 0.5 mi |
| Chambers Lake | 1.6 mi | 10 | Campsite · 20 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes · 0.1 mi |
| Rolling Creek | 6.5 mi | 8 | Dispersed spot · 16 mi NW of Westcreek · 0.2 mi |
| Mears | 1.8 mi | 7 | Dispersed spot · 6 mi S of Ouray · 0.2 mi |
| Lake Shore Ada | 0.3 mi | 7 | Southside Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Hermit Lake | 0.3 mi | 7 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi W of Westcliffe · 0.3 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Red Feather Lakes140 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Copper Mountain114 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Twin Lakes113 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Carbonate99 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Mountain Village80 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for hiking?
1,037 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 241 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Aug, 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, 25% also offer fishing, 16% also offer off-road (ohv), 16% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, Co)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miPine Point Campground is situated next to Vallecito Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range of recreational activities…
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Manitou Lake PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campManitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for…
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Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.9 miAll 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…
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Timberline CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.1 miThe Timberline Campground, near Kenosha Pass, is about 7 miles southwest of the small town of Grant. The abundance of aspens at the site creates impressive fall scenery along the forested…
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Thunder RidgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThunder Ridge Campground, located above the Rampart Reservoir, is one of two campgrounds within the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. The campground overlooks the reservoir, which is…
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Target Tree CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campTarget Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is the ideal camping spot for day trips to Mancos, Durango and…
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MogoteFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture…
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Meadow RidgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated about 10 miles from the town of Woodland Park, Colorado, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above the Rampart Reservoir. Here, campers have access to prime…
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Free camps for hiking
- Lower Cement Creek Camping CC 1-4Federal campground · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RDFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access…
View camp → - Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RDDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area is a popular spot with nine designated camping sites. A vault restroom is on site. Limited fishing is available at Priest Lake, while the nearby Galloping…
View camp → - Meeker TrailsFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The town of Meeker is largely an agricultural community, located in the wide fertile valley of the White River in northwestern Colorado. Relatively isolated from other communities, it sits…
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