Top Campgrounds near Lake City
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 ...
Lyons Gulch Boat Launch
Lyons Gulch is a free BLM site with a boat launch, five campsites, and a restroom (closed from November 15 to May 15). Campsite #1 is suitable for larger groups, but camping is discouraged during heavy rains due to mudslides and flooding. For addi...
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Buckboard
Buckboard Campground is located in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, near the Abajo Mountains. It offers opportunities for fishing and exploring nearby trails. The campground provides a scenic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
Spillway Campground
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...
Windwhistle Group Site
The Windwhistle Group Site offers a tranquil setting for small gatherings, accessible by foot due to limited parking. It is near national parks, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. The towns of Moab and Montic...
North Fruita Desert Campground
The North Fruita Desert Campground is ideal for mountain bikers, located near the popular "18 Road" and Kokopelli trail systems. It offers quick access to diverse desert terrain for outdoor activities with family and friends. Camping fees support ...
From $40/night
Cottonwood Site
Cottonwood Island, situated on the Colorado River, features a boat ramp and picnic area. Upcoming improvements, including a new vault toilet and loop road, are set for completion in June 2018. Camping is permitted on the island, but not at the par...
Roberts Cabin
Roberts Cabin, a historic structure in Pike & San Isabel National Forests, dates back to the 1880s mining and railroad era and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It has served various purposes over the years, including a...
Cove Campground
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.
Ken's Lake Group Sites
The Ken's Lake Group Sites offer a tranquil camping experience near Moab, featuring activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, and fishing, with access to hiking and 4WD trails. Group campsite A includes corrals, and the area is close to national ...
Black Tree Resort
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...
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...
Hittle Bottom Group Site
Hittle Bottom Campground, situated along the Colorado River, is a favored launch point for river trips and suitable for small family or school gatherings. It offers access to outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting,...
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
Knowles Overlook Campground
Knowles Overlook Campground will be closed for construction starting November 15, 2021, and the work is expected to continue throughout the winter. Access to the campground will not be allowed during this period.
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...
From $75/night
Sand Gulch Campground
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...
Dewey Bridge Group Sites
Dewey Bridge Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, provide a great retreat for adventurers eager to explore nearby national parks. Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are easily accessible. The town...
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 ...
Lyons Gulch Boat Launch
Lyons Gulch is a free BLM site with a boat launch, five campsites, and a restroom (closed from November 15 to May 15). Campsite #1 is suitable for larger groups, but camping is discouraged during heavy rains due to mudslides and flooding. For addi...
New Mexico Glamping Tipis
Buckboard
Buckboard Campground is located in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, near the Abajo Mountains. It offers opportunities for fishing and exploring nearby trails. The campground provides a scenic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
Spillway Campground
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...
Windwhistle Group Site
The Windwhistle Group Site offers a tranquil setting for small gatherings, accessible by foot due to limited parking. It is near national parks, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. The towns of Moab and Montic...
North Fruita Desert Campground
The North Fruita Desert Campground is ideal for mountain bikers, located near the popular "18 Road" and Kokopelli trail systems. It offers quick access to diverse desert terrain for outdoor activities with family and friends. Camping fees support ...
From $40/night
Cottonwood Site
Cottonwood Island, situated on the Colorado River, features a boat ramp and picnic area. Upcoming improvements, including a new vault toilet and loop road, are set for completion in June 2018. Camping is permitted on the island, but not at the par...
Roberts Cabin
Roberts Cabin, a historic structure in Pike & San Isabel National Forests, dates back to the 1880s mining and railroad era and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It has served various purposes over the years, including a...
Cove Campground
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.
Ken's Lake Group Sites
The Ken's Lake Group Sites offer a tranquil camping experience near Moab, featuring activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, and fishing, with access to hiking and 4WD trails. Group campsite A includes corrals, and the area is close to national ...
Black Tree Resort
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...
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...
Hittle Bottom Group Site
Hittle Bottom Campground, situated along the Colorado River, is a favored launch point for river trips and suitable for small family or school gatherings. It offers access to outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting,...
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
Knowles Overlook Campground
Knowles Overlook Campground will be closed for construction starting November 15, 2021, and the work is expected to continue throughout the winter. Access to the campground will not be allowed during this period.
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...
From $75/night
Sand Gulch Campground
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...
Dewey Bridge Group Sites
Dewey Bridge Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, provide a great retreat for adventurers eager to explore nearby national parks. Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are easily accessible. The town...
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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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