About Spillway Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Paul E
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SPILLWAY
This campground, though primitive, was absolutely beautiful. Spillway Canyon campground is almost as far back as you can go down the approximately ten-mile dirt road, which is built on the old railroad bed and follows the South Platte River. There are three tunnels cut through the rock to drive through along the way, which were originally created for the trains which were used back in the 1930's to build the dam and reservoir. My site backed up to some large rock formations and was stunningly scenic. This is a quiet, rustic campground in a very out-of-the-way location, definitely more for people who are not merely "campers," or weekend partiers, but for those who appreciate the outdoors and nature's beauty. Fishing and even rock-climbing are some of the activities that I saw while traveling alongside the river.
One note: I only stayed two days, and was only able to book one site for one day, and then move to another site for the next day, which would've been a hassle. Well, someone at the NPS was very thoughtful and did some rearranging, and I was able to stay in the same beautiful site for both days! Great campground and I wish I'd been able to stay longer.
Paul E
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SPILLWAY
This campground, though primitive, was absolutely beautiful. Spillway Canyon campground is almost as far back as you can go down the approximately ten-mile dirt road, which is built on the old railroad bed and follows the South Platte River. There are three tunnels cut through the rock to drive through along the way, which were originally created for the trains which were used back in the 1930's to build the dam and reservoir. My site backed up to some large rock formations and was stunningly scenic. This is a quiet, rustic campground in a very out-of-the-way location, definitely more for people who are not merely "campers," or weekend partiers, but for those who appreciate the outdoors and nature's beauty. Fishing and even rock-climbing are some of the activities that I saw while traveling alongside the river.
One note: I only stayed two days, and was only able to book one site for one day, and then move to another site for the next day, which would've been a hassle. Well, someone at the NPS was very thoughtful and did some rearranging, and I was able to stay in the same beautiful site for both days! Great campground and I wish I'd been able to stay longer.
Matthew C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SPILLWAY
Best hidden gem in Colorado
Matthew C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SPILLWAY
Best hidden gem in Colorado
Michael G
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful location
Michael G
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful location
Jill P
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SPILLWAY
As always, Spillway was peaceful, beautiful, and restful.
Jill P
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SPILLWAY
As always, Spillway was peaceful, beautiful, and restful.
Neil W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SPILLWAY
We showed up to site #3 and there is no flat spot to put a tent. It really shouldn’t be a site.
Neil W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SPILLWAY
We showed up to site #3 and there is no flat spot to put a tent. It really shouldn’t be a site.
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
