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Reviews (607)
What Guests Are Saying
Collegiate Peaks campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with spacious, private sites surrounded by beautiful nature, including a creek and abundant wildlife. Campers appreciate the helpful hosts and the proximity to numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities. While some sites may be unlevel and the water quality could be improved, the overall experience remains positive, making it a favorite destination for many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Collegiate Peaks campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with spacious, private sites surrounded by beautiful nature, including a creek and abundant wildlife. Campers appreciate the helpful hosts and the proximity to numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities. While some sites may be unlevel and the water quality could be improved, the overall experience remains positive, making it a favorite destination for many visitors.
Review Summary
Roger W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: F, Loop: COLL
Beautiful campground for smaller RVs in general. It would help if Forest Service would fix the broken pumps as only one works. Near hiking trails, and short drive to fishing.
Ben B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: M, Loop: COLL
Sites provide plenty of space. Many aren't perfectly level which could be an issue for tent camping. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. When I was there the hose bib was out of service and the only other one was a manual pump a good walk away so doing dishes was tricky. The highlights were the robin songs (though they did get started at about 4am) and the three moose that came through in the morning.
Ben B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: M, Loop: COLL
Sites provide plenty of space. Many aren't perfectly level which could be an issue for tent camping. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. When I was there the hose bib was out of service and the only other one was a manual pump a good walk away so doing dishes was tricky. The highlights were the robin songs (though they did get started at about 4am) and the three moose that came through in the morning.
David N
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLL
This has been one of my favorites for years but Forest Service is kind of letting it go. Terrible roadway. Water is undrinkable and pump barely works. Bear bins are just randomly placed on a few sites. More suitable for smaller RVs and tents as many of the sites are barely large enough for an RV and tow vehicle. Hosts seemed nice.
Mark L
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: COLL
Space 26 relatively secluded with easy access to bathroom. It was also nice and level for my VW Vanagon.
David N
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLL
This has been one of my favorites for years but Forest Service is kind of letting it go. Terrible roadway. Water is undrinkable and pump barely works. Bear bins are just randomly placed on a few sites. More suitable for smaller RVs and tents as many of the sites are barely large enough for an RV and tow vehicle. Hosts seemed nice.
Mark L
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: COLL
Space 26 relatively secluded with easy access to bathroom. It was also nice and level for my VW Vanagon.
Chan V
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: COLL
Bathroom is so clean and the host is very nice
Chan V
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: COLL
Bathroom is so clean and the host is very nice
Kris C
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: COLL
The hosts are doing an amazing job! The campground looked great, bathrooms were very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There was a vehicle parked in our spot when we arrived and the hosts sorted it out very quickly - we really appreciated that!
Location & Directions for Collegiate Peaks
Salida Ranger District Office, Salida, CO 81201 United States
Elevation: 3,013 ft
Getting There
From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 306. At the stoplight, go west for 11 mi
toward Cottonwood Pass. Campground is located on the left-hand side of the
road. Highway 306 is paved on east side of Cottonwood Pass.
Highway access
Collegiate Peaks Campground is accessed via Highway 306, which connects to the south near Buena Vista and heads west toward Cottonwood Pass.
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: October 19, 2026
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