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Located west of Denver and five miles north of the town of Blackhawk, adjacent to Highway 119 among aspen and lodgepole pine. There are 36 sites available, 31 are suitable for RV camping and five are more suitable for tents. Facilities provided include restrooms, water and a playground area. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. Sites may be available on a first come first served basis outside the reservation season. There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Firewood is for sale at the campground. There are hiking, scenic viewing, and fishing opportunities nearby.
A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25 to 50 feet. Dogs must be on leash.
Closest Towns:
Central City/Blackhawk, CO
Water:
yes
Restroom:
vault toilet
Operated By:
American Land & Leisure
Information Center:
Clear Creek Ranger District Visitor Services and Idaho Springs Visitor Center, 2060 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Phone 303-567-4382 Contact US
General Information
Directions: Located five miles north of Central City on Highway 119
Located west of Denver and five miles north of the town of Blackhawk, adjacent to Highway 119 among aspen and lodgepole pine. There are 38 sites available, 35 are suitable for RV camping and 3 are more suitable for tents. Facilities provided include restrooms, water and a playground area. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. Sites may be available on a first come first served basis outside the reservation season. There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Firewood is for sale at the campground. There are hiking, scenic viewing and fishing opportunities nearby.
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