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Staunton State Park
Pine, CO
49 min drive from Denver
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Tent Camping Near Denver
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About Tent Camping Near Denver
Tent camping near Denver offers an unmatched variety of terrain within a 90-minute drive, from granite-studded foothills to high alpine valleys carved by ancient glaciers. The Front Range creates a natural amphitheater where rolling grasslands transition abruptly into rugged mountain ecosystems, giving tent campers access to everything from creekside meadows to exposed ridgelines with panoramic views.
Best Time
Late May through September offers the most reliable tent camping weather near Denver, though exact timing depends heavily on elevation. Lower elevation campgrounds like Chatfield State Park and Cheyenne Mountain become accessible in April and remain open into October, with warm days and cool nights ideal for tent camping.
Destination Highlights
- 19+ tent camping campgrounds within 80 miles
- Near Denver, Colorado
- Options for every camping style
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Bring a four-season tent or plan for cold nights—even summer temperatures drop dramatically after sunset, especially above 8,000 feet.
- 2At exposed sites like Peak One and Heaton Bay where pine beetle kill has opened the canopy, pack extra tent stakes and guy lines for wind protection.
- 3Ground conditions vary widely, so bring both standard stakes for soft ground and rock-compatible stakes for harder terrain at places like Staunton State Park's granite foothills.
- 4Water access differs by campground: Peaceful Valley and Deer Creek offer creek water that requires filtration, while drier sites like Cheyenne Mountain require carrying all water to your tent site.
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Showing top 19 campgrounds near Tent Camping Near Denver
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Staunton State Park2
Cheyenne Mountain State Park3
Peaceful Valley4
Guanella Pass5
Chatfield State Park6
Heaton Bay7
Pinewood Reservoir8
Peak One9
Blue River Campground (Co)10
Golden Gate Canyon State Park11
Kenosha Pass Campground12
Deer Creek Campground13
Flatiron Reservoir14
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Backcountry15
Platte River16
Camp Dick17
Flat Rocks Campground18
Burning Bear Campground19
OuzelTent Camping Near Denver FAQ
There are 19+ campgrounds offering tent camping within 80 miles of Denver, Colorado. 19 accept online reservations.
Fees for tent camping campgrounds near Denver range from $9 to $56/night. Prices vary by site type and season.
It depends on the campground. 19 tent camping campgrounds near Denver accept online reservations. During peak season, popular sites fill quickly. Set up Outdoorithm alerts to catch cancellations.
14 of the 19 tent camping campgrounds near Denver are pet-friendly. Dogs must typically be leashed. Check individual campground policies for restrictions.
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