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

Margaret D

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

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Margaret D

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

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Julie P

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Beautiful location (rocks & water) with relatively spaced sites. Some sites require walking up/down hill. The well was dry so we had to go to the campground less than a 2 minute drive away to get water which wasn't a big deal. The host is super helpful and keeps the vault toilets spotless. We'll be back.

Julie P

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Beautiful location (rocks & water) with relatively spaced sites. Some sites require walking up/down hill. The well was dry so we had to go to the campground less than a 2 minute drive away to get water which wasn't a big deal. The host is super helpful and keeps the vault toilets spotless. We'll be back.

Debbie K

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SPILLWAY

3

Gorgeous views, I'll say that! The reservoir looks accessible, but it's a 50-min drive around to get to the nearest entrance, and there's a day fee to access the reservoir. Not to mention there's a separate fee to get into the area where this site is located (that's on top of your reservation fee). Not the most spacious campsites. Decent tree cover, clean sites, but you'll be hard pressed to park 2 cars (at least at sites 2 & 3) as is claimed, and if you're bringing 8 people (max for those sites) they'd better be fitting in the same tent, as there's no room for two. Sites are also a bit slanted, so make sure you lay out your sleeping bags right. The fire pits aren't really made for 8 people to sit around. Lots of interesting rocks and water features for kids to play in, tho.

Debbie K

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SPILLWAY

3

Gorgeous views, I'll say that! The reservoir looks accessible, but it's a 50-min drive around to get to the nearest entrance, and there's a day fee to access the reservoir. Not to mention there's a separate fee to get into the area where this site is located (that's on top of your reservation fee). Not the most spacious campsites. Decent tree cover, clean sites, but you'll be hard pressed to park 2 cars (at least at sites 2 & 3) as is claimed, and if you're bringing 8 people (max for those sites) they'd better be fitting in the same tent, as there's no room for two. Sites are also a bit slanted, so make sure you lay out your sleeping bags right. The fire pits aren't really made for 8 people to sit around. Lots of interesting rocks and water features for kids to play in, tho.

Sharon F

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Awesome campground. Very nice campsites. The camp hosts were very friendly and kept a close eye on the camp ground. The road into Eleven Mile Canyon has a lot of wash board. Considering that every vehicle coming into the canyon has to pay a fee it would be nice if the wash board was taken care of.

Sharon F

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

Awesome campground. Very nice campsites. The camp hosts were very friendly and kept a close eye on the camp ground. The road into Eleven Mile Canyon has a lot of wash board. Considering that every vehicle coming into the canyon has to pay a fee it would be nice if the wash board was taken care of.

John L

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

002 Camp site was excellent!

John L

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SPILLWAY

5

002 Camp site was excellent!

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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