About Columbine Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (93)
What Guests Are Saying
Columbine Campground offers beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and a friendly camp host, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors enjoyed the hiking opportunities and proximity to local attractions, with some even spotting wildlife like moose. However, noise from nearby off-road vehicles and loud campers can be disruptive, particularly on weekends.
What Guests Are Saying
Columbine Campground offers beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and a friendly camp host, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors enjoyed the hiking opportunities and proximity to local attractions, with some even spotting wildlife like moose. However, noise from nearby off-road vehicles and loud campers can be disruptive, particularly on weekends.
Review Summary
Althea F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: COLU
Mid-week it's quiet, it's clean and the sites are level and spacious. We chose Columbine for it's proximity to Mt. Evans, about an hour away. We dropped our truck camper at the site to safely and easily drive up the mountain. Our time spent here was perfect!
Marcela G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: COLU
The only thing. Bathrooms need to be clean better
Tracie A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COLU
Campground was peaceful but very close to other campers. This is an ATV campground so usually quiet during the day.
I'd camp here again.
Randy N
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: COLU
Nice campground. 2021 host is not up to the task ... Lots of loud inconsiderate campers
tami k
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: COLU
Beautiful and spots are very spacious. I love that the camp host doesn’t hound you like a lot of other campgrounds. Truly relaxing
Deb B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: COLU
Beautiful, remote location. Campsites are well-spaced but uneven. No facilities of course. Very quiet.
Justin C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COLU
Me and the wife had a fantastic time. Camp host Glen is super friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back soon.
Ashley P
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COLU
First visit here, and we will definitely be back every year! Site 12 did not have a BBQ grill like all of the other sites. Luckily we had multiple sites for our group. 12 and 13 had very little shade as was mentioned on the website due to pine beetles, but we had plenty of canopies. Bathrooms were clean and the camp manager was nice and helpful when needed. We got our fire wood from him as well. Definitely alot of ATV noise and people up pretty late past quiet hour, but we were also up pretty late and noise really doesn't bother us. Definitely attracts attracts younger crowd. Definitely going to look into buying or renting an ATV for next year. We also had decent cell phone services across several different phone providers. My husband was able to stream the Mayweather fight while up there.
Matt G
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLU
Beautiful, well maintained campground.
Lisa B
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Mariposa
It was noisy with all the ATV’s that didn’t follow rules. Someone ran a generator 24/7, so annoying. I won’t be going back.
Location Columbine Campground
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
From I25 in Denver, take 6th Ave West to state Highway 6, through clear Creek Canyon. Proceed north on State Highway 119, turn left on Gilpin County Road 279 (Gregory St. next to Bullwackers Casino) in Black Hawk, follow signs to Central City. Gregory St. changes to Lawrence St, at Central City limits, then changes to Eureka St. midway thru Central City. Proceed on Eureka St. until road turns to gravel \& follow signs to campground. Campground is located 2 miles northwest of Central City on County Road 279. Two and one-half miles Northwest of Central City via Gilpin County Road 3 on Forest Road 176. At the top near the cemeteries, follow the signs to the campground.
Columbine Campground is accessible via U.S. Route 285, which is approximately 12 miles to the west. Additionally, Colorado State Highway 93 is about 15 miles to the northeast.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8148 / -105.552
Elevation: 2751 feet
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Last updated: June 5, 2026