About Spillway Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (374)
What Guests Are Saying
Spillway Campground offers a beautiful location near the river with unique rock features and spacious sites, making it ideal for relaxation and exploration. Camp hosts are consistently praised for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. However, some campers noted issues with the lack of on-site potable water and reservation mix-ups, which could be improved.
What Guests Are Saying
Spillway Campground offers a beautiful location near the river with unique rock features and spacious sites, making it ideal for relaxation and exploration. Camp hosts are consistently praised for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. However, some campers noted issues with the lack of on-site potable water and reservation mix-ups, which could be improved.
Review Summary
Kyle G
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY
Wonderful site, killer spot near the river. This specific spot has some really cool rock features but is a bit of a walk from parking. Tucked back and very cost.
Kyle G
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY
Wonderful site, killer spot near the river. This specific spot has some really cool rock features but is a bit of a walk from parking. Tucked back and very cost.
steven coker s
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SPILLWAY
Horrible , no fish , hailed for 3 days , hosts were grrrrrrrreat!!
steven coker s
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SPILLWAY
Horrible , no fish , hailed for 3 days , hosts were grrrrrrrreat!!
James C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY
This is a beautiful campground with friendly and professional camp hosts. However, for the past two seasons there has been no on-site access to potable water. Campers must either bring in enough water to meet all their needs, or obtain it from the well pump at the next nearest campground (Cove Campground, slightly over 1/2 mile away). I disagree with the opinion (expressed by some) that the well has gone dry, as it is situated adjacent to the river and undoubtedly reaches the ground water. I strongly suspect the issue is a malfunctioning hand pump. In fact, if operated very vigorously it will produce some water, therefore the well itself is not dry. I am convinced that the problem is simply that the hand pump requires maintenance (new pump piston seal or valve perhaps). I don't know what entity is responsible for pump maintenance (ExplorUS, USFS, Recreation.gov, Denver Water, etc.) but there apparently has been no concerted effort to diagnose and/or address the problem for two years now. It would be greatly appreciated if the responsible party would make an effort to diagnose and correct this issue. Thank you.
James C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY
This is a beautiful campground with friendly and professional camp hosts. However, for the past two seasons there has been no on-site access to potable water. Campers must either bring in enough water to meet all their needs, or obtain it from the well pump at the next nearest campground (Cove Campground, slightly over 1/2 mile away). I disagree with the opinion (expressed by some) that the well has gone dry, as it is situated adjacent to the river and undoubtedly reaches the ground water. I strongly suspect the issue is a malfunctioning hand pump. In fact, if operated very vigorously it will produce some water, therefore the well itself is not dry. I am convinced that the problem is simply that the hand pump requires maintenance (new pump piston seal or valve perhaps). I don't know what entity is responsible for pump maintenance (ExplorUS, USFS, Recreation.gov, Denver Water, etc.) but there apparently has been no concerted effort to diagnose and/or address the problem for two years now. It would be greatly appreciated if the responsible party would make an effort to diagnose and correct this issue. Thank you.
Margaret D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY
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Margaret D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY
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Julie P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful location (rocks & water) with relatively spaced sites. Some sites require walking up/down hill. The well was dry so we had to go to the campground less than a 2 minute drive away to get water which wasn't a big deal. The host is super helpful and keeps the vault toilets spotless. We'll be back.
Julie P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful location (rocks & water) with relatively spaced sites. Some sites require walking up/down hill. The well was dry so we had to go to the campground less than a 2 minute drive away to get water which wasn't a big deal. The host is super helpful and keeps the vault toilets spotless. We'll be back.
Location Spillway Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States
From Lake George, Colorado, turn off of Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about one mile turn right to the Eleven Mile Canyon entrance. Spillway Campground is the last campground which is about 9 miles up Eleven Mile Canyon near the dam.
Spillway Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 24, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. The nearest major access is from the intersection of County Road 96 and U.S. Highway 24.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9067 / -105.468
Elevation: 2581 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Fees & deposits
- A one-time fee of $11.00 is required to enter Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area for your stay.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food in approved containers or locked in your vehicle to avoid attracting bears.
Pets
- Dogs must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended.
Safety & rules
- Travelers should exercise caution when arriving from lower elevations due to high altitude.
General
- For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
Site types & loops
- ATVs and off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground and surrounding areas.
- Shooting is not allowed in the campground and surrounding areas.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood on-site or locally to prevent the spread of pests. Firewood is available for purchase depending on fire bans.
- Firewood can be purchased on-site for $10.00 per bundle.
Site capacity
- The camping fee includes two vehicles or one RV per site; an additional fee of $11.00 applies for a third vehicle.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
