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Spillway Campground

Spillway Campground
Spillway Campground
Spillway Campground

Featured amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Restrooms

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.

Number of accommodations: 22

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 11

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
017, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
020, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
022, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: SPILLWAY
No Hookups
Price not available
024, Loop: SPILLWAY
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
374 reviews
5
67.9%
254
4
21.4%
80
3
5.9%
22
2
3.7%
14
1
1.1%
4

Tom M

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Love the area, campground hosts were great

Dana S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

The spillway is our favorite place to camp for years; the camp hosts this year were excellent and went above and beyond. We have never seen the camp sites so clean, as well as the restrooms and the pathways. The campground was quiet when it was suppose to be and we were able to enjoy ourselves throughout or visit.

Tom M

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Love the area, campground hosts were great

Dana S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

The spillway is our favorite place to camp for years; the camp hosts this year were excellent and went above and beyond. We have never seen the camp sites so clean, as well as the restrooms and the pathways. The campground was quiet when it was suppose to be and we were able to enjoy ourselves throughout or visit.

Jim Y

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY

2

The campsites were up on a hill and couldn't hold as many people as it said it could. Luckily we had someone go ahead to try and get a first come first serve campsite. If we hadn't done that, the camping would have been terrible....

Jim Y

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY

2

The campsites were up on a hill and couldn't hold as many people as it said it could. Luckily we had someone go ahead to try and get a first come first serve campsite. If we hadn't done that, the camping would have been terrible....

Robert O

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

We have been camping at Spillway for nearly a decade now. It is our favorite place to camp in CO. Fishing was great and our site was incredible. We moved to a new site for the first time in 8 years and loved the privacy and space it provided. Camp hosts were also excellent.

Warren E

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Great campsite - clean, level with both shade and sunshine. Reservations were easy and the campground host was very nice. Only advice is that the table tops are pretty worn out.....bring a table cloth. Top attaction is the large trout in the river.....fishing was best early in the morning and after 6pm.

Nikowa N

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPILLWAY

4

Secluded, quiet, but safe. Very clean and well taken care of property!

Kathryn R

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Great campground with plenty of space between sites and right on the river. We will be back:)!

Location Spillway Campground

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

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.

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

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