Spillway Campground
Spillway Campground
Spillway Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

22 total sites

About Spillway Campground

Spillway Campground is perched along the South Platte River near the base of the dam of Eleven Mile Reservoir. Adventurists and families alike will find things to do here. Birding is excellent, as is hiking. Rock climbers enjoy the solid rocky cliffs of the canyon and fly fishermen find abundant catches in the river.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 002, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 003, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 005, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 006, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 007, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 010, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 017, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 020, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 021, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 022, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 023, Loop: SPILLWAY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 024, Loop: SPILLWAY Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (409)

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

4.5
409 reviews
5
67.5%
276
4
21.5%
88
3
6.1%
25
2
3.4%
14
1
1.5%
6

Matthew C

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

no additions

Tracy C

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SPILLWAY

3

Site #8 was nice. We had a Campervan and had to use a few levelers. The fisherman in the river are pretty territorial. Kids were standing on the side watching and they were told to leave bc it was disturbing them. Host was ok. Probably won't be back.

Amy M

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

The camp host was amazing! Her name is Deb. We will try to get back to this campground again, later in the season.

Matthew C

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

no additions

Beth H

Verified

May 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Lovely campground right on the river with plenty of good fishing access.
The campground host was especially friendly and helpful.
Loved.it

Beth H

Verified

May 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Lovely campground right on the river with plenty of good fishing access.
The campground host was especially friendly and helpful.
Loved.it

Lauren R

Verified

May 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY

4

Really beautiful campground! It’s nestled in some huge boulders and near a winding river (very picturesque). A ton of fly fishers too which was cool to see. The bathrooms were very clean and the camp host was so kind! Our site itself (#5) was unique and had fun boulders to climb however was pretty angled for a campsite making it a little hard to set up chairs and our tent, but we made do! The nearest store is about 30 min away which worked great as well for anything you needed. I did think there was direct access to Lake George itself however the campground backs up to the dam so if you want to go to the lake you’ve got to go the long way around by car which I should have checked before leaving. There was one nice trail right by the campsite for hiking but that was about it if you wanted to do a morning walk or hike without driving down the road. Cell service was spotty mostly 1 bar. Make sure you bring lots of cash you’ll need $10 to get a park pass and then some for firewood as well. Overall would recommend for the beautiful of the campground just make sure you bring lots of things to keep you busy if you’re not into fly fishing or don’t want to drive to a trailhead.

Lauren R

Verified

May 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY

4

Really beautiful campground! It’s nestled in some huge boulders and near a winding river (very picturesque). A ton of fly fishers too which was cool to see. The bathrooms were very clean and the camp host was so kind! Our site itself (#5) was unique and had fun boulders to climb however was pretty angled for a campsite making it a little hard to set up chairs and our tent, but we made do! The nearest store is about 30 min away which worked great as well for anything you needed. I did think there was direct access to Lake George itself however the campground backs up to the dam so if you want to go to the lake you’ve got to go the long way around by car which I should have checked before leaving. There was one nice trail right by the campsite for hiking but that was about it if you wanted to do a morning walk or hike without driving down the road. Cell service was spotty mostly 1 bar. Make sure you bring lots of cash you’ll need $10 to get a park pass and then some for firewood as well. Overall would recommend for the beautiful of the campground just make sure you bring lots of things to keep you busy if you’re not into fly fishing or don’t want to drive to a trailhead.

Stephen S

Verified

January 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Nice little campground WAY of the beaten path after CAREFUL analysis, I was able to get my 35' 5th wheel into the site I had carefully researched. When we arrived, there was a family cooking their meal in the site (they had no reservation and were day squatting) Not wanting confrontation and they really weren't in out way (and they had small kids) we let them finish cooking as they already had a fire going. Sometimes you just have to roll with it. We only spent one night there, but in hind site, I would have spent several more nights there and it was an amazing experience. The worst part was the wash-boarded Eleven Mile Canyon Road. If you are pulling a larger RV and not extremely confident in your vehicle negotiation skills, I would not try this. Checkout "campsite recon" on you tube for a good drive through video. At the entrance, there is a curve to the left with a rock wall on the right and a boulder on the left and a hump in the middle of that. My biggest fear was hitting the truck bed with the trailer at that spot.

Stephen S

Verified

January 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Nice little campground WAY of the beaten path after CAREFUL analysis, I was able to get my 35' 5th wheel into the site I had carefully researched. When we arrived, there was a family cooking their meal in the site (they had no reservation and were day squatting) Not wanting confrontation and they really weren't in out way (and they had small kids) we let them finish cooking as they already had a fire going. Sometimes you just have to roll with it. We only spent one night there, but in hind site, I would have spent several more nights there and it was an amazing experience. The worst part was the wash-boarded Eleven Mile Canyon Road. If you are pulling a larger RV and not extremely confident in your vehicle negotiation skills, I would not try this. Checkout "campsite recon" on you tube for a good drive through video. At the entrance, there is a curve to the left with a rock wall on the right and a boulder on the left and a hump in the middle of that. My biggest fear was hitting the truck bed with the trailer at that spot.

Location & Directions for Spillway Campground

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

Elevation: 2,581 ft

Getting There

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 mi up Eleven Mile Canyon near the...

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 9.5 mi

About 27 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 20, 2026

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