Riverside Campground
Riverside Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Available sites

17 total sites

About Riverside (CO)

Riverside Campground lies across the road form South Platte River, providing a scenic base camp for fishing, hiking and rock climbing. The campground is tucked in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a delightful place to view polished granite walls surrounding the open valley of the river. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding areas, with opportunities to see elk, mule deer, chipmunks and porcupines.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 002, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 003, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 007, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: RIVERSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 014, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 015, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 016, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 017, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 018, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 019, Loop: RIVERSIDE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (207)

What Guests Are Saying

Riverside campground is praised for its clean facilities, beautiful scenery, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for campers, especially those who enjoy fishing. While some reviews mention issues like overcrowding, limited privacy, and occasional cleanliness problems in the bathrooms, the overall atmosphere remains positive. Campers appreciate the calm river, reasonable fees, and pleasant environment, despite some challenges related to site access and lack of water amenities.

Review Summary

4.3
207 reviews
5
60.4%
125
4
20.8%
43
3
11.1%
23
2
4.8%
10
1
2.9%
6

Viola R

Verified

July 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: RIVERSIDE

3

The noise level was super bad one night! Tons of partying and arguments from a nearby group. I think they finally quieted down around 2:30 AM. Another night I heard a generator going the entire night even though there is a 10PM ban. Probably not the norm, as we have camped there before and it’s been super quiet. Very clean campground, great host! This year they do have groundhogs? I thought that odd. They were not there last year. Still they have chipmunks

KIM J

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Site 019 is a walk in tent only site and was very nice with trees and views overlooking the river. It was about a 30 yard walk up a slight incline to the site, but wasn’t bad. It’s in Eleven Mile Canyon which offers fishing and swimming in the river plus hiking. $7 park entrance fee. I would go back!

Christal D

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

My favorite place to camp! And seriously the best camp hosts ever!

KIM J

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Site 019 is a walk in tent only site and was very nice with trees and views overlooking the river. It was about a 30 yard walk up a slight incline to the site, but wasn’t bad. It’s in Eleven Mile Canyon which offers fishing and swimming in the river plus hiking. $7 park entrance fee. I would go back!

Christal D

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

My favorite place to camp! And seriously the best camp hosts ever!

Greg V

Verified

June 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVERSIDE

4

A little dusty when dry, otherwise great spot with sites spaced well apart. Super host!

Greg V

Verified

June 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVERSIDE

4

A little dusty when dry, otherwise great spot with sites spaced well apart. Super host!

CJ A

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Campsite is very well kept. The Camp Hosts, Cliff and Alice are amazing, - friendly, welcoming, helpful.
The campground is next to a dirt road which can be very dusty when dry....but it is at the entrance to a beautiful canyon where the fishing is great. People were pretty respectful about keeping social distance as we are still experiencing the Covid-19 rules. If you are going to fish Eleven Mile Canyon, stop in at the Tumbling Trout fly shop in the town of Lake George. Michele White (owner) will help you with fly selection and spots to fish and stocks just about anything you don't have in the way of gear. She also has tubes, etc. to rent.

CJ A

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Campsite is very well kept. The Camp Hosts, Cliff and Alice are amazing, - friendly, welcoming, helpful.
The campground is next to a dirt road which can be very dusty when dry....but it is at the entrance to a beautiful canyon where the fishing is great. People were pretty respectful about keeping social distance as we are still experiencing the Covid-19 rules. If you are going to fish Eleven Mile Canyon, stop in at the Tumbling Trout fly shop in the town of Lake George. Michele White (owner) will help you with fly selection and spots to fish and stocks just about anything you don't have in the way of gear. She also has tubes, etc. to rent.

Kenneth B

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE

4

Campsite is great, BUT, BUT, BUT: Too Much Dust to enjoy yourself.

Location & Directions for Riverside (CO)

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

Elevation: 2,765 ft

Getting There

From Lake George, turn off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about one mile. Turn right at Eleven Mile Canyon entrance.  Riverside Campground is located on the left side, not far from Eleven Mile Canyon entrance.

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 9.1 mi

About 19 min to downtown

Highway access

Riverside Campground is located approximately 12 miles from US Highway 24, which provides access to the area.

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