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

Lena M

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

4

Our trailer Length 21'. And Im glad we are not longer. Road was rough at the campground and narrow. Campsite was spacious and private. No water. Overlook hike was short, but view was really nice. As we are not fishermans and it was a bit boring for us. No trails to hike, but canyon is beautiful.

Lena M

Verified

June 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

4

Our trailer Length 21'. And Im glad we are not longer. Road was rough at the campground and narrow. Campsite was spacious and private. No water. Overlook hike was short, but view was really nice. As we are not fishermans and it was a bit boring for us. No trails to hike, but canyon is beautiful.

Richard B

Verified

June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

We love this campground. As an avid fly fisherman, this is my favorite place to camp. The walk to the river is just a few steps and the fishing is amazing. The campground is always clean and the camp hosts are helpful and friendly. It’s not always easy to get in, though and sells out quickly in the summer months. It seems that few people cancel when their plans change as we saw several empty campsites with dates of arrival that were the day prior to ours. That’s a shame because others are trying to get in. I’m
Not sure what the solution to that is.

As a side note to anyone concerned about access for their camper through the tunnels, we have a 30’ travel trailer that makes it through without a problem. I wouldn’t try it in a fifth wheel because of the increased height.

Richard B

Verified

June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

We love this campground. As an avid fly fisherman, this is my favorite place to camp. The walk to the river is just a few steps and the fishing is amazing. The campground is always clean and the camp hosts are helpful and friendly. It’s not always easy to get in, though and sells out quickly in the summer months. It seems that few people cancel when their plans change as we saw several empty campsites with dates of arrival that were the day prior to ours. That’s a shame because others are trying to get in. I’m
Not sure what the solution to that is.

As a side note to anyone concerned about access for their camper through the tunnels, we have a 30’ travel trailer that makes it through without a problem. I wouldn’t try it in a fifth wheel because of the increased height.

Daniel M

Verified

June 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Site is separate from the other sites - only neighbor is site 22, across from the restroom, direct paths to the river.

Daniel M

Verified

June 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Site is separate from the other sites - only neighbor is site 22, across from the restroom, direct paths to the river.

Nick H

Verified

October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

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Sarah S

Verified

October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

The site itself was awesome and we enjoyed the hike up overlooking the reservoir and entire region. Great recommendation by the site host. Unfortunately we had some super loud partying neighbors out last couple of nights. A lot of swearing and crazy loud music. The camp host did speak to them and they quieted down the first night by 10:00. The second night they were rowdy much later. The camp itself is great and in a beautiful location. You can't control who will end up camping nearby. Aside from that our experience was good. The canyon is stunning and the Fall colors were amazing.

Nick H

Verified

October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

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Sarah S

Verified

October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

The site itself was awesome and we enjoyed the hike up overlooking the reservoir and entire region. Great recommendation by the site host. Unfortunately we had some super loud partying neighbors out last couple of nights. A lot of swearing and crazy loud music. The camp host did speak to them and they quieted down the first night by 10:00. The second night they were rowdy much later. The camp itself is great and in a beautiful location. You can't control who will end up camping nearby. Aside from that our experience was good. The canyon is stunning and the Fall colors were amazing.

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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