DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND
DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

9 total sites

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms 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 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 002, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 006, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 008, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 011, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 012, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (75)

Review Summary

4.5
75 reviews
5
62.7%
47
4
26.7%
20
3
8.0%
6
2
0.0%
0
1
2.7%
2

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 .

Laura M

Verified

August 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

The area is beautiful, with a stream running through the campground amidst pine trees and wildflowers. We selected Davenport because it was advertised as wheelchair accessible AND tent camping only. The problem is that it’s not really all that accessible. Site 3–listed as accessible—had waist high grass on the dirt path and an inaccessible picnic table. We moved to the site behind it, where the picnic table could be reached on all sides. The path to the sites on that side was very steep—my husband is a very strong manual wheelchair user, but he needed my assistance. This defeats the purpose of accessible camping. He likes to be able to be outdoors without relying on me for assistance—and it makes it tough for us to really enjoy the experience and relax.
Even the toilet was difficult to access, since the pavement was just a small square—if the door was opened, the wheelchair still had to go from the gravel up onto the tiny square of pavement. My husband is strong enough to open the door but I am not sure other wheelchair users would be able to.
We will not come back to Davenport even though it’s a lovely campground for able-bodied people. What a shame! It was quiet and beautiful. Just what we were looking for—if only it were accessible.

Laura M

Verified

August 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

The area is beautiful, with a stream running through the campground amidst pine trees and wildflowers. We selected Davenport because it was advertised as wheelchair accessible AND tent camping only. The problem is that it’s not really all that accessible. Site 3–listed as accessible—had waist high grass on the dirt path and an inaccessible picnic table. We moved to the site behind it, where the picnic table could be reached on all sides. The path to the sites on that side was very steep—my husband is a very strong manual wheelchair user, but he needed my assistance. This defeats the purpose of accessible camping. He likes to be able to be outdoors without relying on me for assistance—and it makes it tough for us to really enjoy the experience and relax.
Even the toilet was difficult to access, since the pavement was just a small square—if the door was opened, the wheelchair still had to go from the gravel up onto the tiny square of pavement. My husband is strong enough to open the door but I am not sure other wheelchair users would be able to.
We will not come back to Davenport even though it’s a lovely campground for able-bodied people. What a shame! It was quiet and beautiful. Just what we were looking for—if only it were accessible.

KaSandra S

Verified

August 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

The sites are not ADA. Because of this we traded sites with another group so that they had better access to their site. It wasn’t perfect but it worked. It’s more like limited accessibility i.e. steps and dirt paths not mowed wide enough. The lip of the concrete pad into the bathroom.

Beautiful location. Super close to Bishops. You do hear everyone else at the site. Be aware of off lease dogs, they shouldn’t be but there were a couple.

KaSandra S

Verified

August 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

4

The sites are not ADA. Because of this we traded sites with another group so that they had better access to their site. It wasn’t perfect but it worked. It’s more like limited accessibility i.e. steps and dirt paths not mowed wide enough. The lip of the concrete pad into the bathroom.

Beautiful location. Super close to Bishops. You do hear everyone else at the site. Be aware of off lease dogs, they shouldn’t be but there were a couple.

Garrett D

Verified

July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

Great campsite. Just wanted to let others know that our girls got 2 ticks on them we found when we got home. One tick tested positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Be safe - use sprays, wear protective clothing and check for them frequently.

Garrett D

Verified

July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

Great campsite. Just wanted to let others know that our girls got 2 ticks on them we found when we got home. One tick tested positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Be safe - use sprays, wear protective clothing and check for them frequently.

Nicholas H

Verified

July 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

Great amenities and plenty of privacy!

Nicholas H

Verified

July 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

Great amenities and plenty of privacy!

Coleen E

Verified

June 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAVENPORT CAMPGROUND

5

Lovely visit. We really appreciated this TENT-ONLY site with no generators!!! The camp hosts were wonderful. They were located at a nearby campground and offered to bring us back firewood later in the day. Really, the experience couldn't have been better.

Location & Directions for Davenport Campground

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

Elevation: 2,586 ft

Getting There

From Pueblo, go 25 mi south on I-25 to Exit 74. Go west 25 mi on State Highway 165 to Forest Road 382. Turn right onto Forest Road 382 and travel about 2 mi until the road dead ends at the campground.

Nearest town

Canon City, CO - 44 mi

About over 1 hr (63 min) to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Elevation: 5,335 ft

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