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
Frank G
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful campground with very friendly and helpful camp hosts. We’ll be back.
Frank G
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful campground with very friendly and helpful camp hosts. We’ll be back.
Alex F
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SPILLWAY
Very welcoming hosts. Nice to be greeted with a smile for once. I’m too used to having some grump roll up in a golf cart to recite their “10 camp commandments.”
Alex F
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SPILLWAY
Very welcoming hosts. Nice to be greeted with a smile for once. I’m too used to having some grump roll up in a golf cart to recite their “10 camp commandments.”
Chris S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
exceptional camping in Colorado. Lot's of great hiking wildlife and fly fishing. The night shy is awesome and it's quiet. The perfect getaway for the family.
Chris S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
exceptional camping in Colorado. Lot's of great hiking wildlife and fly fishing. The night shy is awesome and it's quiet. The perfect getaway for the family.
Steve S
VerifiedDecember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
awesome but hard to reserve
Steve S
VerifiedDecember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
awesome but hard to reserve
Sara N
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful and very well maintained campground. The hosts were wonderful and had plenty of firewood for purchase. Wonderful views, quiet site and awesome overlook trail!
Sara N
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
Beautiful and very well maintained campground. The hosts were wonderful and had plenty of firewood for purchase. Wonderful views, quiet site and awesome overlook trail!
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
