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Davenport Campground

DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms

About Davenport Campground

Davenport Campground was one of the first Forest Service campgrounds, and is near the now-abandoned Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country. In 2010, Davenport was rebuilt to evoke the original 1920s design. Adirondack shelters and a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces were built and old-style log picnic tables add to the historic character of this campground. The campground offers access to an array of hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle and off-road vehicle trails.

Number of accommodations: 9

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (74)

Review Summary

4.5
74 reviews
5
62.2%
46
4
27.0%
20
3
8.1%
6
2
0.0%
0
1
2.7%
2

Hunter B

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great quiet, secluded campground. Tents-only, so a great way to escape loud RVs. The sites are clean and easily accessible from nearby parking lots. Some sites can be close together, so you may cross paths with your neighbors pretty often.

Our camp host met us the morning after we arrived and was very friendly and attentive. You're provided with a pass to visit Lake Isabel nearby, which is great for a picnic or day hike.

The sites are clean, level, and well-maintained. We visited last year and the water pump wasn't working, but it was this time around which was a great improvement. The bathroom could use a bit more TLC, but nothing worse than your usually pit toilet.

Overall, a great escape from the busier sites closer to the Denver metro and we had an amazing time!

Hunter B

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great quiet, secluded campground. Tents-only, so a great way to escape loud RVs. The sites are clean and easily accessible from nearby parking lots. Some sites can be close together, so you may cross paths with your neighbors pretty often.

Our camp host met us the morning after we arrived and was very friendly and attentive. You're provided with a pass to visit Lake Isabel nearby, which is great for a picnic or day hike.

The sites are clean, level, and well-maintained. We visited last year and the water pump wasn't working, but it was this time around which was a great improvement. The bathroom could use a bit more TLC, but nothing worse than your usually pit toilet.

Overall, a great escape from the busier sites closer to the Denver metro and we had an amazing time!

Alex N

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

A great location for tent camping, beautiful with a creek nearby. Campsite 6 is the thru fare of the campground so people have to walk right between your tent and picnic table to get from site to site. Very bad design. Luckily, most other campers were very polite, apologized for having to go through our site and some even went out of their way to go around.

Alex N

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

A great location for tent camping, beautiful with a creek nearby. Campsite 6 is the thru fare of the campground so people have to walk right between your tent and picnic table to get from site to site. Very bad design. Luckily, most other campers were very polite, apologized for having to go through our site and some even went out of their way to go around.

Alexandra K

Verified

July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

We had a great time and the campground was well maintained. So thankful for helpful hosts.

Alexandra K

Verified

July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

We had a great time and the campground was well maintained. So thankful for helpful hosts.

Caitlin D

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

Davenport is one of our new favorite campgrounds in CO. It's an easy, beautiful drive from both the Denver and Colorado Springs metros. The sites and bathrooms were well taken care of. The camp host, Diana, was staying over at Ophir Campground and was extremely helpful and well attentive to both Davenport & Ophir. The grounds are in the Wet Mountains, so be prepared for rain and/or fog (which actually makes the campground so special for CO). There are a couple hiking trails that are linked at the beginning and towards the back of the campgrounds that aren't too difficult, and one follows Squirrel Creek that flows through the sites. One note is to bring water with you, the water is potable but looks more like a chardonnay color than clear.

Caitlin D

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

Davenport is one of our new favorite campgrounds in CO. It's an easy, beautiful drive from both the Denver and Colorado Springs metros. The sites and bathrooms were well taken care of. The camp host, Diana, was staying over at Ophir Campground and was extremely helpful and well attentive to both Davenport & Ophir. The grounds are in the Wet Mountains, so be prepared for rain and/or fog (which actually makes the campground so special for CO). There are a couple hiking trails that are linked at the beginning and towards the back of the campgrounds that aren't too difficult, and one follows Squirrel Creek that flows through the sites. One note is to bring water with you, the water is potable but looks more like a chardonnay color than clear.

Nicole B

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground. Hauling stuff in is a challenge, but it was easier at our site this time compare to last year. Some are easier than others. Some of the campsites marked as “accessible” have stairs which was a problem for us. We enjoy the shade and trees and think that this is a beautiful campground. We will definitely be coming back .

Nicole B

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground. Hauling stuff in is a challenge, but it was easier at our site this time compare to last year. Some are easier than others. Some of the campsites marked as “accessible” have stairs which was a problem for us. We enjoy the shade and trees and think that this is a beautiful campground. We will definitely be coming back .

Location Davenport Campground

Address:
San Carlos Ranger District
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0556 / -105.07

Elevation: 2586 feet

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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