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Camping for history and culture in Colorado
73 camps in Colorado that list history and culture or mention it in their description. 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 73°F and lows near 44°F.
Best areas for history and culture
- Around Copper Mountain17 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Breckenridge8 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Maysville7 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Delta6 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Durango5 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for history and culture?
73 camps that list history and culture or mention it in their description; 4 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 73°F and lows near 44°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 82% also offer hiking, 71% also offer fishing, 51% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open history & culture in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Baby DoeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBaby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer…
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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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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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Silver DollarFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSilver Dollar Campground is situated near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer…
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Lakeview CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, is located about 20 miles south of Leadville, Colorado. The campground attracts many hikers looking to explore nature…
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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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MatterhornFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMatterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its…
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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 history and culture
- Winfield Dispersed Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
The Winfield dispersed camping area, just off of FSR 390 with a few flat areas for RVs or tents. The Winfield historic site is only a 5-minute walk and Clear Creek offers great fishing…
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Caddis FlatsFederal campground · Free · Cell signalThis campground and boat launch is located between the Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway (CO145) and the San Miguel River. The canyon in this area makes the transition from…
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