About Collegiate Peaks
Number of accommodations: 44
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2026 Season availability
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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
Ryan L
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: I, Loop: COLL
Nice large sites at this campground with good separation from your neighbors. If you're camping in a van, I found the parking spots to be a little unlevel, but relatively easily correctible with some wheel blocks. Not all of the sites have bear boxes and I wish the recreation.gov site specified which sites did. The camp hosts were great!
The water from the pumps was brown. Looked gross, but people were using it for something. I'm glad we brought our own drinking water.
Tim J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: E, Loop: COLL
I love this campground and almost always plan to stay at least a couple nights on any summer trip to Colorado. Staying close to the creek is a plus. Overall, the campground has nice big sites, it's relatively quiet and well maintained. I will be back soon.
Gary D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: COLL
This is a really nice place with majestic views and HUGE campsites. Very close to Cottonwood Pass and Cottonwood Lake which are must see. Had a great time here!
Eliza E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: F, Loop: COLL
Great site! Loved the river, the cleanliness of the camp and the respectful neighbors. The camp hosts were so nice and were doing a great job. Organized and friendly stop. Firewood was available. Bathrooms were very clean. Lots of hummingbirds. July 2024
Rachel W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: B, Loop: COLL
Very quiet and calm campground. Site B had a great sound of the river, but was short walk to actually be able to see it. Good privacy and space between sites A-C. Zero cell service just FYI.
Jennifer V
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C, Loop: COLL
Super clean bathrooms, quiet campground, and beautiful surroundings! Excellent experience!
liz K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: J, Loop: COLL
Beautiful location next to a stream. Clean and spacious sites. Our new favorite campground. We were in site J.
Katherine T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: D, Loop: COLL
Beautiful campground. Beautiful site
michelle t
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: COLL
Gorgeous area with nearly nonstop sounds of hummingbirds. The site itself was large and spaced a good distance away from other sites. Lots of shade as well. Road noise was annoying, but didn't ruin our experience. Hiking trails close by, but recommend driving to them.
Alicia W
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: G, Loop: COLL
Such a beautiful site! It was a perfect, peaceful, gorgeous haven.
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. |
