Pet-friendly campgrounds near Coaldale, Colorado, United States

The Forest Service is seeking feedback on reserving sites at O'Haver Lake Campground through a brief survey. Located at 9,200 feet, the campground features 31 sites amid ponderosa pines and aspen, and is a popular weekend destination that often fi...

Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The variety of trails lead to high elevation lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and a number of ...

Brewery Creek Guard Station, located at 9,500 feet in a wooded aspen grove, was built in 1935 for a forest ranger overseeing nearby districts. It sits south of the Continental Divide in the Rio Grande National Forest. Today, it serves as a cozy re...

Bassam Guard Station was built in 1911 as one of a network of remote stations to be used by the first forest rangers and guards to monitor grazing sheep and cattle, manage timber harvesting, apprehended poachers, and report fire, road and weather ...

Sand Gulch Campground is a year-round facility with 31 sites, located 14 miles north of Cañon City at an elevation of 6,400 feet. It offers easy access to sport rock climbing routes in the Shelf Road Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy stunning vie...

The Bank Campground, located 15 miles north of Cañon City, Colorado, offers 33 campsites and stunning rock climbing opportunities at an elevation of 6,890 feet. It is open year-round, but the rough dirt road access is not suitable for large RVs an...

Mount Princeton Campground, situated in Chalk Creek Canyon, Colorado, is a popular destination near a private hot springs resort. Due to its popularity, sites may fill quickly, often by Thursday or Friday, so visitors should plan ahead. "First com...

Chalk Lake Campground is situated in Chaffee County, Colorado, near Chalk Lake and close to a hot springs resort, offering a great spot for relaxation. It operates on a "first come, first served" basis, but spots can fill up quickly, often startin...

Cascade Campground in Chaffee County, Colorado, is a popular site near Cascade Falls and a private hot springs resort, ideal for relaxation. It operates on a "first come, first served" basis, but availability is not guaranteed, especially on weeke...

Spillway Campground, located by the South Platte River near Eleven Mile Reservoir, offers a variety of activities for adventurers and families. Visitors can enjoy excellent birding, hiking, rock climbing on the canyon cliffs, and fly fishing in th...

Cove Campground is a small, primitive site located in Eleven Mile Canyon by the South Platte River. It is perfect for anglers and rock climbers. The campground offers a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts.

Upper Crossing Guard Station, situated at 8,400 feet along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, provides comfortable lodging in a remote area of Rio Grande National Forest. It was once the headquarters of the short-lived Cochetopa National ...

Springer Gulch Campground is situated in Eleven Mile Canyon, near the South Platte River, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. It features beautiful mountain views and is ideal for fly fishing, with plentiful trout available. Visitors can also enjoy exp...

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 des...

Collegiate Peaks Campground, situated 11 miles west of Buena Vista, Colorado, features well-spaced campsites and stunning mountain views, with opportunities for fishing and hiking. A hot springs inn and spa is located nearby. The campground operat...

Riverside Campground, located near the South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon, offers a picturesque setting for fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. The area features stunning granite walls and an open valley. Visitors can also enjoy abundant wil...

Carnero Guard Station is located at 9,840 feet in a meadow surrounded by forest in the Rio Grande National Forest. Initially proposed in 1907 and named after a local homesteader, construction began in 1908, and the name was changed to Carnero Guar...