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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Colorado
132 camps in Colorado that list wildlife watching and birding 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 75°F and lows near 46°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Edwards14 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Winter Park14 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Lake City11 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Red Feather Lakes10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Steamboat Springs10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for wildlife watching and birding?
132 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 4 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 75°F and lows near 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 89% also offer hiking, 77% also offer fishing, 58% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding 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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May QueenFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMay Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Conveniently perched near the Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel, May Queen offers…
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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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Haviland Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHaviland Lake Campground is situated on its beautiful namesake within the San Juan National Forest, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and hiking…
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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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Pinon Flats CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGreat Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado at an elevation of 8,175 feet. The dunes lie on the eastern edge of the valley at the base of…
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Manitou Lake PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalManitou 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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Mcphee Recreation ComplexFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMcPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and…
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Free camps for wildlife watching and birding
- Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia RDDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Horse Ranch Park is a large meadow about 4.5 miles west of the summit of Kebler Pass. It is on the northeast side of Kebler Pass Road, Gunnison County Road 12, and is the Trail Head for the…
View camp → - Battlement Jeep (Forest Road 847)Federal campground · Free · Cell signal
The Battlement Jeep Trail is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,000 feet of elevation. The route is extremely rough, rocky, and steep, and is recommended for experts only. Trail features include…
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