Situated at the junction of CO-67 S and Highway 24, Divide makes a great basecamp for outdoor adventure. Head further south on Highway 67 and you'll come to the former gold mining camps of Cripple Creek and Victor, …
Camping near Fort Collins and Loveland, around Larimer County
Nestled close to nature, the northern front range cities of Loveland and Fort Collins make an exceptional basecamp. There are a myriad of campgrounds located both in town and to the west along the forested …
Camping near Lake City, Colorado
Lake City is a wonderful little alpine town hidden away in the remote San Juan Mountains. Because of its amazing geography and isolate, nature and camping is very easy to find. It's surrounded by some amazing campgrounds …
Camping near Rangely and Dinosaur National Monument
Northwest Colorado is one of the most seldom visited regions of Colorado, home to small rural towns and secluded natural landmarks. Camping is easy to find nearby Dinosaur National Monuments, between the towns of …
Camping near Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak, by Highway 24 up Ute Pass
Moments west of Colorado Pass lies Ute Pass, which begins the upward climb of Highway 24 past the lovely alpine communities Manitou Springs, Cascade and Green Mountain Falls. All boast wonderful campgrounds and make the …
Camping near Gunnison and the Blue Mesa Reservoir
Secluded in the middle of the Rockies, Gunnison is a remote and welcoming destination for Colorado campers. Between the national forest and Curecanti National Recreation Area, there's no shortage of incredible …
Camping near Crested Butte and Kebler Pass
Nestled high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is a favorite place to visit for camping and other outdoor recreation. Once you gain a little elevation over the town's base of 8,909 feet, you'll quickly …
Camping near Julesburg and Nebraska’s Lake McConaughy
Few people venture east from the front range in Colorado to camp, choosing instead to go west up into the Rockies. Those that descend onto the Great Plains have several jewels to discover like Nebraska's Lake McConaughy, …
Camping near La Junta and Lamar, around Comanche National Grassland
Located an hour apart on US-50, La Junta and Lamar both make a fantastic basecamp for exploring Southeast Colorado's many fascinating attractions. Sitting between the two towns, John Martin Reservoir offers lakeside …
Camping near Limon in Eastern Colorado
Known as Eastern Colorado's "Hub City", Limon makes a convenient basecamp for exploring the Great Plains. There are numerous campgrounds near town, with easy access from both Denver and Colorado Springs. The drive to …
Camping near Sterling in NE Colorado
As the largest city in Northeast Colorado, Sterling makes a great basecamp for exploring this overlooked region of the Great Plains. The local gem for outdoor recreation is north from town at North Sterling …
Camping near Ft. Morgan & Jackson Lake
Situated about an hour and fifteen minutes northeast of Denver, Fort Morgan makes for easy weekend camping trip away from the crowds. Its recreational jewels include camping, fishing, boating and more. The nearby Jackson …
Camping near Deckers and Sedalia, b/w Denver and COS on Highway 67 N
The Pike National Forest lies sandwiched between Denver and Colorado Springs in the nearby front range mountains. One of the most popular destinations for outdoor recreation, especially camping await in the alpine …
Camping near Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument, b/w Denver and COS on I-25
Aside from the natural attractions within the Rocky Mountains, Denver and Colorado Springs are the state's two largest attractions. So it makes a lot of geographic sense to basecamp right between the two major cities, …
Camping near Aurora, Parker, and Brighton, around the Eastern Metro
Denver's eastern metropolitan neighbors hold several awesome attractions, location advantages and reasons to base camp there. Let's discover the closest campgrounds to Brighton, Aurora and Parker. Twenty minutes …
Camping near Woodland Park and around Rampart Reservoir
Although only thirty minutes west of Colorado Springs and a practically a suburb of it now, Woodland Park feels like a world away in the "city above the clouds". The relatively large mountain community of Woodland Park …
Camping near Conifer, Pine and Bailey, around Guanella and Kenosha Pass
Take Highway 285 southwest out of the Mile High metropolitan sprawl and you'll quickly be driving up, then down, and up the rolling Rocky Mountains. You'll pass several mountain communities, starting with Conifer, until …
Camping near Pagosa Springs and around Archuleta County
Home to the deepest geothermal hot springs aquifer in the world, Pagosa Springs is a renowned tourism destination year round. In the summer, Archuleta County comes alive with campers, seeking out the endless rolling …
Camping near Aspen, Snowmass Village and Basalt, around Pitkin County
Aspen's one of the most well known and beloved mountain towns in Colorado. It's surrounded by the White River National Forest, offering a myriad of campgrounds and dispersed camping for all types of car …
Camping near Alamosa, Sand Dunes, and around the San Luis Valley
The San Luis Valley is one of Colorado's most unique places, from its reported to UFO sightings to the gigantic dunes of sand at the base of the Sangre de Cristos. The area is loaded with camping around the San Luis …
