Top Campgrounds near Howard
Main Street Manor RV Park
Observer Ranch Campground and Learning Center
Springer Gulch
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...
Upper Crossing Guard Station
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 ...
Riverside (CO)
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...
Black Tree Resort
Buffalo Springs
Buffalo Springs Campground is located in the San Isabel National Forest, featuring a scenic rolling hillside. It offers a perfect environment for various outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
Happy Meadows
Happy Meadows Campground is located by the South Platte River near Eleven Mile Reservoir and Canyon, offering great fishing, tubing, and hiking opportunities. Eleven Mile Canyon, formerly known as Granite Canyon, features impressive 500-foot gray ...
Penrose Common Rec Site
Penrose Commons Recreation Area features a warm, arid climate amidst pinon and juniper woodlands, ideal for visits from September to May. It offers 30 miles of motorized trails for ATVs and extreme 4x4 rock crawling, along with opportunities for h...
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Campground is nestled between Eleven Mile Canyon and Blue Mountain, offering a scenic and tranquil outdoor experience. It features primitive camping and is ideal for activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, and trout fishing. T...
Phantom Canyon RV Ranch & Campground
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Cripple Creek KOA Holiday
Cripple Creek KOA
Carnero Guard Station
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...
Rocking M Ranch Campground
Round Mountain
Round Mountain is a quaint campground located 6 miles from Lake George and close to Eleven Mile Canyon, Florissant Fossil Beds, and Eleven Mile Reservoir. The area offers easy access to hiking, biking, fly fishing, and opportunities for wildlife a...
Clear Creek Reservoir Campground
Mingus Ranch
Mingus Ranch is a cabin where guests can step back in time and feel like they're staying on an early 20th century homestead. The cabin was built in 1908 and was operated by the same family for six decades before it became a Forest Service property...
Dawson Cabin
Dawson Cabin offers a rustic retreat in Clear Creek Canyon, rich in mid-19th century mining history. Visitors can explore the Clear Creek Historical District, reflecting the area's past when around 50,000 residents sought gold and other minerals. ...
Lakeview Gunnison
Lakeview Campground is situated at 9,400 feet on Taylor Park Reservoir. It offers fishing, boating, and numerous off-road and biking activities for visitors. The area is popular for its scenic outdoor recreational opportunities.
From $26/night
Main Street Manor RV Park
Observer Ranch Campground and Learning Center
Springer Gulch
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...
Upper Crossing Guard Station
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 ...
Riverside (CO)
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...
Black Tree Resort
Buffalo Springs
Buffalo Springs Campground is located in the San Isabel National Forest, featuring a scenic rolling hillside. It offers a perfect environment for various outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
Happy Meadows
Happy Meadows Campground is located by the South Platte River near Eleven Mile Reservoir and Canyon, offering great fishing, tubing, and hiking opportunities. Eleven Mile Canyon, formerly known as Granite Canyon, features impressive 500-foot gray ...
Penrose Common Rec Site
Penrose Commons Recreation Area features a warm, arid climate amidst pinon and juniper woodlands, ideal for visits from September to May. It offers 30 miles of motorized trails for ATVs and extreme 4x4 rock crawling, along with opportunities for h...
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Campground is nestled between Eleven Mile Canyon and Blue Mountain, offering a scenic and tranquil outdoor experience. It features primitive camping and is ideal for activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, and trout fishing. T...
Phantom Canyon RV Ranch & Campground
From $50/night
Cripple Creek KOA Holiday
Cripple Creek KOA
Carnero Guard Station
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...
Rocking M Ranch Campground
Round Mountain
Round Mountain is a quaint campground located 6 miles from Lake George and close to Eleven Mile Canyon, Florissant Fossil Beds, and Eleven Mile Reservoir. The area offers easy access to hiking, biking, fly fishing, and opportunities for wildlife a...
Clear Creek Reservoir Campground
Mingus Ranch
Mingus Ranch is a cabin where guests can step back in time and feel like they're staying on an early 20th century homestead. The cabin was built in 1908 and was operated by the same family for six decades before it became a Forest Service property...
Dawson Cabin
Dawson Cabin offers a rustic retreat in Clear Creek Canyon, rich in mid-19th century mining history. Visitors can explore the Clear Creek Historical District, reflecting the area's past when around 50,000 residents sought gold and other minerals. ...
Lakeview Gunnison
Lakeview Campground is situated at 9,400 feet on Taylor Park Reservoir. It offers fishing, boating, and numerous off-road and biking activities for visitors. The area is popular for its scenic outdoor recreational opportunities.
From $26/night
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Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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