Happy Meadows
Happy Meadows Campground
Happy Meadows

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Available sites

7 total sites

About Happy Meadows

Happy Meadows Campground is situated along the South Platte River near the Eleven Mile Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon. Excellent fishing, tubing, and hiking await visitors. Eleven Mile Canyon is rich in natural resources and historic significance. Originally called Granite Canyon, the towering gray walls rise 500 ft above the river.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

7 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (154)

What Guests Are Saying

Happy Meadows is highly praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campground along the South Platte River, offering a quiet and peaceful environment perfect for camping and fishing. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, Paul, who ensures clean facilities, including immaculate bathrooms. While some reviews mention minor maintenance issues and the presence of weeds, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests eager to return.

Review Summary

4.6
154 reviews
5
76.6%
118
4
17.5%
27
3
1.9%
3
2
0.6%
1
1
3.2%
5

STANLEY G

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great location, well maintained

STANLEY G

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great location, well maintained

David P

Verified

August 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great little campground right on the shores off the South Plette River. Great csmp hodt.

David P

Verified

August 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great little campground right on the shores off the South Plette River. Great csmp hodt.

Jenna T

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Quiet campground next to the river.

Jenna T

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Quiet campground next to the river.

Cody S

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Paul the host was super friendly and gave us some ideas to do around the area. The 11 mi canyon was super cool to explore. Site 8 was really nice with the river access. Only down side was the cars flying by on the main road

Cody S

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Paul the host was super friendly and gave us some ideas to do around the area. The 11 mi canyon was super cool to explore. Site 8 was really nice with the river access. Only down side was the cars flying by on the main road

Mark N

Verified

July 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

We like this place because it has good fishing and opportunities for tubing. Portable water is available at a hand pump. The camp host does a good job interacting with campers and keeping the privy clean. There is a bear proof dumpster which is nice. I'm not aware of any nearby hiking trails.

Mark N

Verified

July 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

We like this place because it has good fishing and opportunities for tubing. Portable water is available at a hand pump. The camp host does a good job interacting with campers and keeping the privy clean. There is a bear proof dumpster which is nice. I'm not aware of any nearby hiking trails.

Location & Directions for Happy Meadows

P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827 United States

Elevation: 2,685 ft

Getting There

From Denver and Colorado Springs, take I-25 to Highwy 24 west toward Woodland Park. At Lake George on US-24, turn north on County Road 77, also known as the Tarryall road. Travel about a mile and turn east on County Road 112. Continue on County Ro...

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 16 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Happy Meadows is accessible via I-25 and US-24. From I-25, take Highway 24 west toward Woodland Park, and then proceed north on County Road 77 from US-24.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'PACK IN - PACK OUT' facility
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • No RV hookups are available
  • Limit two vehicles with a maximum of 8 people per site
  • For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal land.
  • Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground
  • Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become available on a ‘first come - first serve’ (FF) bases.
  • Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.
  • Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
  • Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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