About Collegiate Peaks
Number of accommodations: 44
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Reviews (267)
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
Terrence B
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: COLL
Beautiful little campground. Spaced apart well with mature trees. The site was a bit more sloped than we would have liked but that's being nit picky. We were one road over from the river but you could still hear it, which was nice at night. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Kimberly M
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: I, Loop: COLL
Great site next to the rushing River, nice camp host and a clean bathroom. Wonderful!
Susan K
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COLL
We had a very enjoyable time at this campground. It is heavily wooded which gives privacy. The outhouses are well kept. No cell service which is a plus. We will return.
Michael W
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLL
Great site, watch out if you have a slide out as the road is fairly narrow at Site 25 here and you'll need safety cones to warn others of avoiding the side of your trailer. :-)
Smantha W
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLL
Beautiful camp ground, the bathrooms were extremely clean. Don’t plan on drinking the water they have on site, there’s signs all over the place saying don’t use it for drinking.
Janice C
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: N, Loop: COLL
The hosts were awesome people! They went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was a good one. We have frequented this Campground and absolutely love it.
Aaron A
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: K, Loop: COLL
There are several good sites that back up to the creek. Lots of nearby hiking and easy to get to.
The campground hosts keep the vaulted toilets immaculate and the turbine vents exhaust all of the odor. If you want a different side of camping you can venture into Buena Vista to go to the Drive-in Theater. July is probably the best month for wildflowers on the trails.
Laura C
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLL
Our campsites were beautiful and quiet with lots of trees to hang hammocks. We had a great weekend! Bring the bug spray. We were there for Memorial day weekend and the mosquitos were immense.
David L
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLL
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Bonnie S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COLL
Clean bathrooms, beautiful and peaceful campground. Very nice camp hosts.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.8131 / -106.315
Elevation: 3013 feet
Policies & Rules
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Please disinfect waders and boots when fishing in beaver ponds; this will help protect endangered toads from the spread of chytrid fungus |
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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 |
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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations |
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No hookups available |
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Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Two vehicles or one RV/Trailer and tow vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle. |
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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle. |
