Camping Near Denver

Gateway to the Rockies with 300 days of sunshine and mountain adventures.

20+ Campgrounds4.7★ AverageBest: Year-round (varies by season)

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Closest to Denver at just 26.7 miles with excellent 4.68 rating, offering hiking, fishing, and tent camping in a state park setting that's perfect for Denver residents seeking a quick escape.

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Meadows Group Campground

PSICCBuffalo Creek, CO

Only 33.1 miles from Denver with great 4.67 rating and full range of activities including both tent and RV camping, making it ideal for diverse camping preferences.

Rainbow Lakes Campground

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NGNederland, CO

Just 35.9 miles away with strong 4.70 rating and 130 reviews, offering scenic alpine camping with hiking and tent camping in the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest.

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Peaceful Valley

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NGBoulder, CO

Close proximity at 38.5 miles with solid 4.62 rating and 204 reviews, providing comprehensive camping options including hiking, fishing, tent and RV camping in a well-established location.

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NGIdaho Springs, CO

Beautiful high-altitude camping at 39.6 miles with 4.62 rating and 199 reviews, famous for its scenic drive and offering full camping amenities in the Roosevelt National Forest.

Moderate distance at 41.8 miles with excellent 4.68 rating, offering secluded camping with hiking, fishing, and both tent and RV options in the Pike National Forest.

Well-positioned at 50.2 miles with strong 4.63 rating and 123 reviews, providing mountain camping with comprehensive activities and both tent and RV accommodations.

Pulver Mountain Group Site

PSICCLake George, CO

Excellent 5.08 rating with good review count at 55.6 miles, offering group camping opportunities with full activity range including hiking, fishing, and both camping types.

Windy Point Group (Co)

White River National ForestCO

Great group camping option at 56.8 miles with 4.68 rating, situated in White River National Forest with comprehensive activities and camping options for larger parties.

Unique camping experience at 60.3 miles with solid 4.66 rating and 77 reviews, offering dramatic rock formations with hiking and both tent and RV camping options.

Columbine Landing Recreation Site

White River National ForestSilverthorne, CO

Specialized RV and fishing destination at 60.8 miles with strong 4.77 rating, perfect for anglers and RV campers seeking White River National Forest access.

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NGBellvue, CO

Well-reviewed option at 68.7 miles with 4.63 rating and 147 reviews, offering comprehensive camping experience with all activities and camping types in Roosevelt National Forest.

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Staunton State Park

Meadows Group Campground

Rainbow Lakes Campground

Peaceful Valley

Guanella Pass

Lost Park

Aspen (Co)

Pulver Mountain Group Site

Windy Point Group (Co)

The Crags

Columbine Landing Recreation Site

Stove Prairie

Narrows (Co)

Camp Hale Memorial

Pines Campground

West Lake

Tunnel Campground

Dowdy Lake

Printer Boy

Molly Brown

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About This Destination

Denver, Colorado (80-mile recreation radius) camping offers unparalleled access to some of the most diverse and spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. From the Mile High City, campers can reach everything from lakefront state parks to high-alpine campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park within just an hour's drive.

Best Time

June through September offers the best camping conditions, with July and August providing full access to high-elevation campgrounds and scenic mountain roads like Trail Ridge Road and Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Late September brings spectacular aspen color displays throughout the foothills and montane zones.

Destination Highlights

20+ campgrounds within 80 miles
Located in Colorado
Options for every camping style

Plan Your Trips

Tips & Recommendations

1Book popular campgrounds like those in Rocky Mountain National Park 2-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
2Start high-elevation hikes before 9 AM to avoid afternoon thunderstorms and crowds at trailheads.
3Bring layers as temperatures can vary dramatically between Denver and mountain campsites - it may be 80°F in the city and 40°F at your campground.
4Always secure food in bear-proof containers or lockers, as black bears are active throughout the region.

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