Camping for hunting in Colorado
95 camps in Colorado that list hunting 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 74°F and lows near 46°F.
Best areas for hunting
- Around Phippsburg14 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around South Fork13 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Colona10 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Steamboat Springs7 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Copper Mountain6 camps for hunting within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for hunting?
95 camps that list hunting or mention it in their description; 7 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 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 85% also offer hiking, 82% also offer fishing, 63% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hunting in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHahns Peak Lake Campground lies on the shore of a small, scenic lake 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Families and outdoor enthusiasts love the abundant hiking, hunting, off…
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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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River HillFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRiver Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful…
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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…
View camp →- Bristol Head CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear…
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Lake Fork CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat…
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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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Elk Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalElk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the…
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Free camps for hunting
- Rock Creek Recreation AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
This area provides several dispersed camping sites along Rock Creek. This area, located in the Gore Range, is a favorite among hunters and families alike. A vault toilet is provided in the…
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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Penrose Common Rec SiteFederal campground · Free · Cell signalPenrose Commons Recreation Area offers a warm, arid climate among pinon and juniper woodlands. The best time to visit is September through May when temperatures are comfortable and the…
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