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

David R

Verified

June 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

We love this campground, go every summer

David R

Verified

June 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

We love this campground, go every summer

Bryan S

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Camp host Paul was the kindest helpful guy we have experienced camping!

Bryan S

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Camp host Paul was the kindest helpful guy we have experienced camping!

Keith S

Verified

June 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great small campground. Great place to fish or tube.

Keith S

Verified

June 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great small campground. Great place to fish or tube.

RANDALL H

Verified

June 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

4

The campground is ideal. The camp host was not in residence. reservation placards were not current. The toilets were messy but adequate. The park was clean. Closest verizon service about 6 mi away. Its a very quiet and dark location. occasional road traffic but tolerable. Overall, a good stay.

RANDALL H

Verified

June 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

4

The campground is ideal. The camp host was not in residence. reservation placards were not current. The toilets were messy but adequate. The park was clean. Closest verizon service about 6 mi away. Its a very quiet and dark location. occasional road traffic but tolerable. Overall, a good stay.

Alysha W

Verified

June 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

1

NO camp host then this guy comes as I’m leaving and accused me of not paying for my site said I didn't purchase my site on here was extremely rude he said he was the manager of the host who was supposed to show up said her name was Laura

Alysha W

Verified

June 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

1

NO camp host then this guy comes as I’m leaving and accused me of not paying for my site said I didn't purchase my site on here was extremely rude he said he was the manager of the host who was supposed to show up said her name was Laura

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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