About Collegiate Peaks
Number of accommodations: 44
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (534)
What Guests Are Saying
Collegiate Peaks is a beautiful, well-maintained campground near Buena Vista, offering large, private sites and exceptionally clean restrooms. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails and hot springs, as well as the presence of wildlife. While some sites may not be level and there were occasional issues with water quality and host availability, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Collegiate Peaks is a beautiful, well-maintained campground near Buena Vista, offering large, private sites and exceptionally clean restrooms. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails and hot springs, as well as the presence of wildlife. While some sites may not be level and there were occasional issues with water quality and host availability, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Leah G
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: COLL
Great experience! Wonderful camp hosts and the campground is in a beautiful setting.
Quinn M
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COLL
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Erin G
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: COLL
This is the nicest campground I've ever been to! The sites along the river were spacious and had bear proof containers which made for a great kitchen set up. The vault toilets are the cleanest I have ever seen. No bugs and they didn't even smell bad. The hosts were friendly and helpful, even gave us a nice map of the area and made some recommendations for places to visit. I would absolutely recommend this campground!
Erin G
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: COLL
This is the nicest campground I've ever been to! The sites along the river were spacious and had bear proof containers which made for a great kitchen set up. The vault toilets are the cleanest I have ever seen. No bugs and they didn't even smell bad. The hosts were friendly and helpful, even gave us a nice map of the area and made some recommendations for places to visit. I would absolutely recommend this campground!
Mary G
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLL
Site was very clean and raked. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great spot!
Mary G
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLL
Site was very clean and raked. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great spot!
Mark E
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: F, Loop: COLL
Beautiful campground. Site F was across the road from the stream/river and the sound was delightful! Bathrooms were clean and site was raked and perfect when we arrived. We were greeted by the camp hosts, Crystal and Lyric soon after arrival. We bought nice firewood ($10. bundle) and enjoyed campfires every day.
Driveway was not level for RV, but easy to deal with. Beware of large potholes in the roads!
Mark E
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: F, Loop: COLL
Beautiful campground. Site F was across the road from the stream/river and the sound was delightful! Bathrooms were clean and site was raked and perfect when we arrived. We were greeted by the camp hosts, Crystal and Lyric soon after arrival. We bought nice firewood ($10. bundle) and enjoyed campfires every day.
Driveway was not level for RV, but easy to deal with. Beware of large potholes in the roads!
Marcus H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: COLL
The hosts were great. Probably the cleanest campground we’ve ever been too. We’ll be back for sure!
Marcus H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: COLL
The hosts were great. Probably the cleanest campground we’ve ever been too. We’ll be back for sure!
Location Collegiate Peaks
Address:
Salida Ranger District Office
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 306. At the stoplight, go west for 11 miles
toward Cottonwood Pass. Campground is located on the left-hand side of the
road. Highway 306 is paved on east side of Cottonwood Pass.
Collegiate Peaks Campground is accessed via Highway 306, which connects to the south near Buena Vista and heads west toward Cottonwood Pass.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.8131 / -106.315
Elevation: 3013 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Please disinfect waders and boots when fishing in beaver ponds; this will help protect endangered toads from the spread of chytrid fungus
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- No hookups available
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- If reservations are not available, some campsites are first come-first served, also called "Walk-up" sites. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the SAME NIGHT they are paid for. Due to the remote nature of campgrounds, calling to check availability prior to arrival is not possible.
- About 15 minutes from the Collegiate Peaks campground is Cottonwood Lake Campground, a first come-first served, no reservation facility which is located on County Road 344. It is a very popular site for campers, as well as anglers. Campsites fill up quickly on weekends. Camping and campfires are restricted in on County Rd 344 to developed campgrounds only. Starting at about 1 mile west of Cottonwood Lake campground dispersed, primitive camping is allowed.
- Two vehicles or one RV/Trailer and tow vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
