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Colorado
104 federal campgrounds spanning 4,678 to 11,460 ft. 88% of the catalog is USFS. A short season: comfortable in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
CATALOGUSFS 92 · NPS 6 · BLM 6 · 28 real but not yet itemized
104campgrounds
1,914sites mapped
4,678–11,460ft elevation
3agencies
102 campgrounds
Each dot a campground. Ringed dots carry a synthesized What campers say read.6,000+ ft2,000–6,000 ftUnder 2,000 ft
Regions
4 AREAS · LAT/LNG · HAND-NAMED
San Juans20
The southwestern high country. Long jeep roads to small lakes.
Sangre de Cristos19
South-central spine. Tall mountains, narrow passes.
Gunnison Basin24
Lakes and big skies in the middle of the state.
Front Range22
The Denver corridor. Easy weekend access, fills fast.
Climate range
ELEVATION × COMFORTABLE MONTHS
JFMAMJJASOND
Alpine / high6,250–11,460 ft
Foothills / mid4,678–4,721 ft
Best of Colorado
8 RANKINGS · FILTERED TO STATE
federal campgrounds for hikersTwin Peaks Campground6 routes · 9 peaksPull-through campsites atLakeview Gunnison20 pull-through sitesWalk-in & hike-in tent sitesWilliams Creek Campground19 walk-in sitescampgrounds with 50-amp RV sitesElk Creek Campground28 × 50-amp · up to 62 ftMost secluded federal campsitesRiver HillSite 001 · 410 ft to neighborQuietestLakeview Gunnison25+ mi from any highwayAlpineNorth Fork Campground11,460 ft · 4 comfortable monthscampgrounds with water accessElk Creek Campground153 sites
The full catalog
104 CAMPGROUNDS · FILTERABLE
NAME / AREA
AGENCY
SITES
ELEV
COMFORT
QUIET
Elk Creek CampgroundSAYCurecanti National Recreation Area
NPS
153
7,523
May–Sep · 5 mo
0.4 mi
Mcphee Recreation ComplexSAYSan Juan National Forest
USFS
97
7,073
May–Oct · 6 mo
1 mi
Pinon Flats CampgroundSAYGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
NPS
90
8,215
May–Sep · 5 mo
12.5 mi
Lake Fork CampgroundSAYCurecanti National Recreation Area
NPS
83
7,556
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.5 mi
Lakeview GunnisonSAYGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
69
9,537
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
25+ mi
South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO)SAYPSICC
USFS
64
7,904
May–Sep · 5 mo
5.2 mi
Williams Creek CampgroundSAYSan Juan National Forest
USFS
61
8,199
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen CampgroundSAYRocky Mountain National Park
NPS
55
8,222
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.3 mi
Stevens Creek CampgroundSAYCurecanti National Recreation Area
NPS
55
7,592
May–Sep · 5 mo
0.3 mi
Alvarado CampgroundSAYPSICC
USFS
51
9,029
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
5.9 mi
Baby DoeSAYPSICC
USFS
51
9,938
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
1.6 mi
Molly BrownSAYPSICC
USFS
50
9,915
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
1.6 mi
Lottis Creek CampgroundSAYGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
50
9,085
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
12.4 mi
House CreekSan Juan National Forest
USFS
49
7,067
May–Oct · 6 mo
2.8 mi
Silver DollarPSICC
USFS
46
9,921
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
1.9 mi
Lake IrwinGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
45
10,417
Jul–Aug · 2 mo
6.8 mi
MogoteRio Grande National Forest
USFS
43
8,425
May–Sep · 5 mo
0.2 mi
Monarch ParkPSICC
USFS
38
10,502
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
0.2 mi
Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO)Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
38
8,606
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF)Rio Grande National Forest
USFS
38
8,691
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.3 mi
Buffalo CampgroundPSICC
USFS
37
7,313
May–Sep · 5 mo
8.9 mi
Teal Lake Group CampsiteMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
36
8,832
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
10.4 mi
Thirty MileRio Grande National Forest
USFS
35
9,321
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
25+ mi
Island Lake CampgroundGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
32
10,479
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
LA Vista Campground - Lake IsabelPSICC
USFS
31
8,612
May–Oct · 6 mo
13.5 mi
Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)San Juan National Forest
USFS
30
7,720
May–Oct · 6 mo
7.8 mi
One MileGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
29
8,438
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
4.8 mi
May QueenPSICC
USFS
28
9,957
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
5.7 mi
West Fork CampgroundSan Juan National Forest
USFS
27
7,884
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.9 mi
Father DyerPSICC
USFS
27
9,944
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
1.4 mi
Jumbo CampgroundGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
26
9,800
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
12.9 mi
Kenosha Pass CampgroundPSICC
USFS
25
9,993
Jul–Aug · 2 mo
0.1 mi
Graham Creek CampgroundSan Juan National Forest
USFS
24
7,736
May–Sep · 5 mo
7.1 mi
Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
23
8,852
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
10.4 mi
Purgatoire CampgroundPSICC
USFS
23
9,724
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
3.5 mi
Cascade (Colorado)PSICC
USFS
21
9,045
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
8.2 mi
North Canyon CampgroundSan Juan National Forest
USFS
21
7,726
May–Sep · 5 mo
7.4 mi
Florida Campground (CO)San Juan National Forest
USFS
20
9,259
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
7.5 mi
Meadow RidgePSICC
USFS
19
9,127
May–Sep · 5 mo
2.6 mi
Lone Rock Campground (CO)PSICC
USFS
19
6,450
May–Oct · 6 mo
25+ mi
Chalk LakePSICC
USFS
19
8,766
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
7.7 mi
River HillRio Grande National Forest
USFS
18
9,390
Jul–Aug · 2 mo
25+ mi
Painted RocksPSICC
USFS
18
7,858
May–Sep · 5 mo
6.8 mi
Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)PSICC
USFS
16
10,518
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
2.7 mi
St Charles Campground - Lake IsabelPSICC
USFS
15
8,661
May–Oct · 6 mo
13.8 mi
Bear Lake Campground (CO)PSICC
USFS
14
10,735
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
2.3 mi
Davenport CampgroundPSICC
USFS
12
8,537
May–Oct · 6 mo
8.8 mi
Southside Campground - Lake IsabelPSICC
USFS
8
8,537
May–Oct · 6 mo
13.4 mi
Indian Creek Equestrian CampgroundPSICC
USFS
7
7,221
May–Sep · 5 mo
4.7 mi
Meadows Group CampgroundPSICC
USFS
2
7,779
May–Sep · 5 mo
9.8 mi
Crescent Mining CampPSICC
USFS
1
10,138
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
8.7 mi
Moose Manor CabinGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
9,780
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
12.7 mi
Oak CabinGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
8,865
May–Sep · 5 mo
25+ mi
Pike CommunityPSICC
USFS
1
7,904
May–Sep · 5 mo
5.2 mi
Upper Crossing Guard StationRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
8,419
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Alpine Ranger StationGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
9,587
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
11.2 mi
Jackson Guard StationGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
9,065
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
11.1 mi
Silesca CabinGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
9,114
May–Sep · 5 mo
14.9 mi
Red Creek Group SiteCurecanti National Recreation Area
NPS
1
8,163
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.8 mi
Carnero Guard StationRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
9,872
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
15.3 mi
Angel Of Shavano GroupPSICC
USFS
1
9,154
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
2.8 mi
Platoro Cabin 2Rio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
9,836
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Mestaa’ėHehe Mountain Fire LookoutSAYArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
1
11,434
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
4.3 mi
Mingus RanchPSICC
USFS
1
9,649
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
5.8 mi
Willow Creek GroupArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
1
8,166
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
2.3 mi
Lake Isabel CabinPSICC
USFS
1
8,599
May–Oct · 6 mo
13 mi
Bassam Guard StationPSICC
USFS
1
9,721
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
7.2 mi
Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
8,865
May–Sep · 5 mo
25+ mi
Brewery Creek Guard StationSAYRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
9,485
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
8.9 mi
Black Bear Cabin AT Mesa Lakes (CO)Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
1
10,046
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
13.6 mi
Stone Cellar Guard StationRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
9,501
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Blanco River Group CampgroundSan Juan National Forest
USFS
1
7,290
May–Oct · 6 mo
2.1 mi
Red Rocks Group CampgroundPSICC
USFS
1
8,140
May–Sep · 5 mo
25+ mi
Seedhouse Guard StationMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
1
8,061
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Off Cow Camp CabinRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
10,518
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
13 mi
Fitton Guard Station CabinRio Grande National Forest
USFS
1
10,558
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
13.1 mi
Lynx Pass CampgroundMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
missing
8,990
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
13.4 mi
Meadow Ridge CampgroundWhite River National Forest
USFS
missing
9,560
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Sleeping Elephant CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
7,884
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0 mi
Aspen CampgroundMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
missing
8,934
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.8 mi
Bull Mountain CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
missing
missing
25+ mi
Gold Park CampgroundWhite River National Forest
USFS
missing
9,265
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
6.1 mi
Sunset Point CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
8,278
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0.7 mi
Campgrounds - Taylor Park AreaGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
USFS
missing
missing
missing
25+ mi
Transfer Park CampgroundSan Juan National Forest
USFS
missing
8,491
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
6.7 mi
Knowles Overlook CampgroundMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
BLM
missing
4,678
Apr–Oct · 5 mo
3.6 mi
Robbers Roost CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
9,754
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
0 mi
Grandview CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
10,167
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
4.3 mi
Twin Peaks CampgroundPSICC
USFS
missing
9,678
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
7 mi
Kelly Flats CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
6,775
May–Sep · 5 mo
0 mi
Bristol Head CampgroundRio Grande National Forest
USFS
missing
9,511
Jul–Aug · 2 mo
25+ mi
Gypsum CampgroundBureau of Land Management
BLM
missing
6,250
May–Sep · 5 mo
0 mi
Long Draw CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
10,056
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
6.1 mi
Belle Of Colorado CampgroundPSICC
USFS
missing
9,911
Jul–Sep · 3 mo
1.7 mi
Rainbow Lakes CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
USFS
missing
9,957
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
3 mi
Coaldale CampgroundPSICC
USFS
missing
7,418
May–Sep · 5 mo
3.4 mi
North Fork CampgroundPSICC
USFS
missing
11,460
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
4.3 mi
Hall Valley CampgroundPSICC
USFS
missing
9,859
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
4.2 mi
Cold Springs CampgroundMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
USFS
missing
10,318
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Meadow Lake CampgroundWhite River National Forest
USFS
missing
9,610
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
25+ mi
Wolcott CampgroundUpper Colorado River Recreation Area
BLM
missing
6,900
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
0 mi
Thompson Creek CampgroundBureau of Land Management
BLM
missing
7,310
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
3.9 mi
Jouflas CampgroundBureau of Land Management
BLM
missing
4,721
Apr–Oct · 5 mo
0.9 mi
Sage CampgroundNorth Sand Hills OHV Area
BLM
missing
8,304
Jun–Sep · 4 mo
3.5 mi
If you are flexible
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