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)

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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

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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

Aryka T

Verified

June 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVERSIDE

3

Nice view of the river from this campsite. The major negative is that it is a walk in tent site and directly uphill. If you aren’t in good physical shape or can’t carry heavy camp gear 60yards uphill, this isn’t the site for you. High traffic area as far as the road goes and my glutes have not recovered from how many trips up and down hill it takes to set up camp or go to the bathroom. Bring a wagon!

Richard P

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Clean campground with very nice and helpful hosts. The location is good for lower canyon fishing, and a short drive to Lake George. Want to stay here again for sure.

Richard P

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Clean campground with very nice and helpful hosts. The location is good for lower canyon fishing, and a short drive to Lake George. Want to stay here again for sure.

Steven W

Verified

May 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE

4

New host very conscientious and friendly. Eleven-mile canyon beautiful as always.

Steven W

Verified

May 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVERSIDE

4

New host very conscientious and friendly. Eleven-mile canyon beautiful as always.

Diana C

Verified

May 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

the camp host was terrific and everything was really clean

Diana C

Verified

May 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

the camp host was terrific and everything was really clean

Christopher K

Verified

May 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Amy , our camp host was extremely impressive. Bathrooms were nice , and the camp ground was well taken care of. Weekend traffic on the canyon road is busy but weekdays are less busy. Thank you Amy for everything you do .

Christopher K

Verified

May 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RIVERSIDE

5

Amy , our camp host was extremely impressive. Bathrooms were nice , and the camp ground was well taken care of. Weekend traffic on the canyon road is busy but weekdays are less busy. Thank you Amy for everything you do .

kirk j

Verified

October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RIVERSIDE

3

It's a beautiful canyon with several nice camps but this one is right on the lower road with a lot of traffic.
FYI - This area does not accept e-collars as a leash.

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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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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