The Chalk Creek Canyon is one of the valley's most popular areas. Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to developed campgrounds only. Campers who are unable to find a campsite in one of the four developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on County Road 267 or near the Hancock townsite located 5 miles south on Forest Road 295. Additional camping is available in the Browns…

Collegiate Peaks campground is heavily wooded with 56 campsites arranged along 3 loops. This campground offers visitors an opportunity for a quiet camping experience with plenty of space for RVs. The Middle Fork of Cottonwood Creek flows along the south side of the campground. Nearby hiking trails include Ptarmigan Lake and the Denny Creek Trail. The Ptarmigan Lake trailhead is located about 2.75 miles west of…

This family-oriented campground has 80 campsites with parking areas up to 30 ft. long. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, and trash collection are available. There is also an amphitheater. This is a standard, non-electric site.

Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground offer picnicking, tent camping only, hiking, and fishing. Access to Levy-Krier (#1392), West Peak (#1390) and Salazar (#1392a) trails. All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

The campground is situated on a gently sloping hillside surrounded by aspen trees, within walking distance to the lake.  It is a popular campground for anglers and sites fill up quickly on weekends. If the campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along road 344 half-mile west of Cottonwood Lake. Prior to Memorial Day weekend and after Labor Day, camphosts may not be on site.…

Cove Campground is located 7 miles SW of Lake George on CR 96, in Eleven Mile Canyon, below the reservoir. The campground  has four campsites with parking spurs 25-34 feet; elevation is 9,900 feet; Facilities include toilets, water, trash, tables, and fire rings. Reservations are recommended during the busy summer months.  

The Crags campground has 17 sites for tents, small RVs, or small trailers. The access to the campground is from a narrow, winding and rough dirt road, which may not be suitable for large trailers. There is no trash service; please pack out your trash. Outside of peak season water and camp hosts may not be available.  The Crags Trail (#664) and the Devil's Playground Trail (#753) start…

Davenport Campground has been rebuilt to evoke the historic character of the first Forest Service campground, the remnants of which are located a few miles downstream. Included are a few Adirondack shelters, a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces, and old-style log picnic tables. This tent-only campground sits alongside Squirrel Creek in a grassy meadow surrounded by aspen and spruce trees at an elevation of…

Dexter Campground is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir, adjacent to the Dexter Point Boating Site. The campground offers 11 tent-only sites and 8 large RV sites. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be…

Father Dyer Campground has 26 sites and is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. A foot trail to the lake is available between campsites 16 and 17. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, potable water, and vault toilets. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is…

Fourmile Campground is located 9 miles west of Fairplay on CR 18.  It offers a setting with a lot of trees providing shade and some privacy between sites. Surfaces are compacted gravel. There are 14 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet; elevation is 10,760 feet; Facilities include toilets, tables, water, and fire rings. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be…

Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground, with 5 sites, near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 9,900 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and vault toilets. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.

Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR110), Halfmoon West is a first-come, first-served campground, with 17 sites, near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 9,900 feet. This is a very popular…

Hayden Creek Campground is a hidden gem on the Salida Ranger District. The campground is small with only eleven sites. It is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and at the base of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The campground is wooded and very secluded. Sites are best suited to tent camping or small trailers or RV's. Vehicles 25 ft. or less work best in the area. Prior to Memorial Day weekend…

Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. This is a small campground with 15 campsites. It is located near the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and…

Jefferson Creek Campground has 17 campsites with parking spurs of 25-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. The elevation is 10,100 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, trash, and fire rings. 

La Vista Campground is a developed campground within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area.  At Lake Isabel, activities include non-motorized boating and fishing. St. Charles Creek is close to the campground is open for fishing. Access to motorized trail include Cisneros, St. Charles, and Snowslide. There is a pleasant hiking trail on the lake shore.   Campsites #1 through #10 are tent-only sites. All dates are…

Lake Creek is a small, 11 site campground shaded with abundant trees. Some sites are streamside. Close access to Wilderness and non-Wilderness trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.    All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Lakeview Campground is a large campground situated in lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and sage habitat at an elevation of 9,500 feet overlooking Twin Lakes Reservoir. Facilities include vault restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. The campground has eight loops, A – H. Loops A-F are reservable sites, while sites in loops G and H are available on a first-come, first-served basis…

Lodgepole Campground is located four miles north of Jefferson off County Road 35 and County Road 37. It has 34 campsites with parking spurs 20-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. The elevation is 9,900 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, trash, and fire rings. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Meadow Ridge Campground has 19 campsites with parking areas at least 30 ft. long at 9,200 ft. elevation. Sites 12 and 13 are accessible sites. Most other sites have steps to table and fire ring area. Facilities include tables, fire grates, two vault toilets, and trash collection. This is a standard, non-electric campground. Firewood is for sale at the campground. Reservations are recommended…

Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, this campground is located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables and firerings with grates are available throughout this campground. Firewood is for sale at the host site. The Turquoise Lake Nature Trail traverses between…

The elevation is 10,500 feet, and visitors should plan for cold temperatures at night. Some campsites are located near the south fork of the Little Arkansas River. Opening and closing dates are weather dependent. After Labor Day, hosts and water may not be available.    

Mount Princeton Campground is located in the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas. Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to developed campgrounds only. Campers who are unable to find a campsite in one of the four developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on 4X4 Road 267.  

This campground is the highest elevation campground on the Salida Ranger District. The elevation is 11,000 feet and the campsites are situated on the north shore of the North Fork Reservoir. The road to the campground is very rough and not recommended for vehicles towing trailers. High clearance vehicles are a requirement for reaching this campground. No trash service.    

Available activities include hiking, bicycling, fishing in Ophir Creek. A short drive will take you to Bishop's Castle. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

This rustic campground is located approximately seven miles north of Woodland Park at 7,800 ft. elevation and has 18 campsites with parking areas up to 30 ft. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is drinking water available in the campground, as well as trash dumpsters and vault toilets. While most sites have ponderosa pine shade, some are in full sun. This campground is a standard, non-…

Parry Peak Campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites. It sits in a shady Aspen and Lodgepole Pine forest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road. Firewood is available for sale at the host site. High altitude sickness may occur at this…

A developed campground camping with the following activities available: stream fishing, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The North Fork Trail #1309 trailhead is located on the north side of campground. This trail is a non-motorized trail and you can access the Wildcat and the Coal Creek trails. These 2 trails dead end into private land and are not maintained.  Dates are weather dependent. All…

Silver Dollar Campground is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet within the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. It is named after the infamous Horace and Baby Doe Tabor's daughter. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables,…