Camping near Kremmling, Parshall and Hot Sulphur Springs

Kremmling is well known for its abundant outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating on numerous nearby reservoirs and the mighty Colorado River, as well as camping in the surrounding national forest. It’s dubbed a “Sportsman’s Paradise”. There are several options for campgrounds and dispersed camping in all directions from town.

Whether you prefer a campsite with water, either by a lake or river or prefer nestled in the woods, western Grand County offers it. Highway 40 neighbors of Kremmling, Parshall, and Hot Sulphur Springs each feature their own gems and reasons to visit. The former and latter are within a twenty-minute drive of each other.

From Kremmling, you can access three national forests depending on which direction you head, either Arapaho (east), White River (south), or Routt (west) national forests. All offer managed campgrounds with amenities and free, primitive dispersed camping.

List of campgrounds near Kremmling, Parshall and Hot Sulphur Springs, in order of proximity:

Camping in Kremmling

Drive through Kremmling or stroll its streets and you’ll quickly know it’s an authentic western town. There’s just enough shopping and dining in town to supply your campout or fuel you with a hot dinner before you retreat to nature for the night. Tourism is largely outdoors based, with the most popular activities being hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and off-road driving. The nearby Hot Sulphur Springs Resort adds to the area’s R&R with its multiple hot springs pools and on-site spa treatments.

Red Mountain RV Park

If you’re looking for a centrally located RV park with all the comforts of home you’ve found it here. The perfect easy-to-access base camp for all your seasonal outdoor activities.  Trout fishing, Kokanee salmon fishing, big game hunting and water sports abound close to the park.

• Closest town: Kremmling (1mi)
• Specs: Large pull through RV sites, tent sites,  full hookups, open year-round
• : WiFi, propane, showers, laundry, dump station, playground
• Recreation: Fly fishing, hunting, near water skiing, jet skiing, whitewater rafting, hunting, kayaking, all terrain vehicles, fossil hunting, snowmobiling
• Reservations: at 877-375-9593
• Address: 2201 Central Ave, Kremmling, CO 80459 (Map)
• Directions: From Kremmling go east on Park Ave 1.1 miles. Turn left on 22^nd Street, go 348 feet. Turn right onto Central Avenue, go 217 feet to the RV park.

Camping by Wolford Reservoir near Kremmling

Head west on Highway 40 from Kremmling and you’ll quickly arrive at Wolford Mountain Reservoir. It’s a popular reservoir for summer boating and fishing, with both a marina and campground on-site. This is one of the closest campgrounds to town. There’s another campground located in the national forest 14 miles southwest of Wolford Mountain Reservoir via CO-134 E.

Wolford Campground and Marina

Located on the west shore of Wolford Mountain Reservoir this campground has everything the boating enthusiast or weekend fisherman can ask for. Easy access to the lake via the wide, well-developed boat ramp,  Anglers work the shoreline and from boats for trout and Kokanee salmon.

• Closest town: Kremmling (8mi)
• Specs:  75 RV / tent campsites, 50 electric sites, water, restrooms,   open May 22 to October 31
• Amenities:  Arranged in four easy access loops, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, dog walk, boat rentals
• Recreation: Fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting
• Reservations: at wolfordcampground.com
• Address: 27219 US-40, Kremmling, CO 80459 (Map)
• Directions:  From Kremmling go west on U.S. Highway 40 6.9 miles. Stay on U.S. 40 at bend, go .7 miles, take U.S 40 left .1 mile. The campground will be on your right.

Blacktail Creek Campground

A small campground is located adjacent to the highway.  Beetle kill has reduced the pine trees, but substantial aspen groves remain. The evening wind through the aspens provides the perfect soundtrack.

• Closest town: Kremmling (19)
• Specs: 8 single sites, RV, trailer, tent water, vault toilet, open June to September
• Amenities: Campsite are openly spaced
• Recreation: hiking, stream fishing, wildlife viewing
• Reservations: No, first-come, first-serve
• Address:  Forest Rd 216, Kremmling, CO 80459 (Map)
• Directions:  From Kremmling go west on U.S. Highway 40 6.2 miles.  Turn left on Colorado Highway 134 West, go 12.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 216 go .2 miles. The campground will be on the left.

Camping by Colorado River near Radium

Southwest of Kremmling on County Road 1 lies the unincorporated community of Radium. There are no downtown shops to peruse or restaurants to feed you, just nature. The main attraction here is the Colorado River, which continues its journey southwest, offering fishermen, rafters, kayakers, and even the occasional tuber enjoyment in its waters. A free, primitive, and often crowded hot spring is located nearby, Radium Warm Springs, which resides Colorado River-side. It requires a relatively short hike to reach and is more warm than hot.

Mugrage Campground (Radium)

This is a basic campground popular for wildlife viewing. Black bears, mule deer, mountain lions, and a variety of upland birds and waterfowl inhabit the area. A winding trail, with an eventual descent down a series of rocks rewards the intrepid hiker with a soak in the Radium Hot Springs about a mile from camp.

• Closest town: Kremmling (18mi)
• Specs: 10 primitive sites, primarily tent camping, smaller RVs will fit,  compost toilet, open May to October
• Amenities: Radium Hot Springs 1 mile from campground
• Recreation: Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, hot springs, rock climbing, hunting
• Reservations: No, first-come, first-serve
• Address:  Colorado Highway 11, Bond Co 80423  (Map)
• Directions:  From Kremmling go west 2.3 miles on Colorado Highway 9.  Turn right on County Highway 1 (Trough Road), go 13 miles.  Trough becomes New Trough Road, go 1.4 miles.  Turn right on Colorado Highway 11, go 1.4 miles. The campground is on the left.

Pumphouse Campground

This campground is adjacent to one of the most popular whitewater rafting sections of the Upper Colorado River.  Personal watercraft and professional whitewater rafting companies use this area heavily in the summer months.  When not on the water campers enjoy the scenic natural beauty of the wilderness with good shore fishing right in camp.

• Closest town: Kremmling (14mi)
• Specs: 20 standard campsites for RV, trailer, tent, 2 group campsites, 3 boat launches, vault toilet, open Memorial Day to September 30
• Amenities: 2 paved boat ramps, access to whitewater on Upper Colorado River
• Recreation: Whitewater rafting, fishing, swimming
• Reservations: at 970-724-3000
• Address: Co Hwy 106, Kremmling, CO 80459 (Map)
• Directions:  From Kremmling go 2.3 miles south on Colorado Highway 9. Turn right on Colorado Highway 1, go 10.3 miles. Turn right on Colorado Highway 106. Go 1.3 miles. The campground will be on the left.

FREE – Dispersed Camping by Radium Hot Springs

At the parking area for Radium Hot Springs is an area for dispersed camping. It’s not too big, but it’s permitted in preexisting spots. Look for a fire ring. There are also some campsites along the short hike to the hot springs.

• Closest town: Kremmling (15mi)
• Address: Trough Road, Kremmling, CO 80459 (Map)
• Directions: Take CO-9 south from Kremmling for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto County Road 1 for 12.3 miles. You’ll then make a right onto Trough Road and follow that back a mile to the parking area for Radium.

Camping by Williams Fork Reservoir near Parshall

There isn’t much commerce in the little riverside village of Parshall, aside from a post office and one restaurant/bar. The latter is worth a stop for a cold brew and bite to each if you got the time. South of the town is the Williams Fork Reservoir, along with access to the national forest.

Williams Fork Reservoir Campground

Williams Fork Reservoir was formed in 1959 to divert water to western Denver. The lake the dam produced is popular for a wide variety of outdoor activities all 12 months of the year.

• Closest town: Parshall (23mi), Kremmling (16mi)
• Specs: RV, trailer, tent sites, vault toilet, open year-round
• Amenities: Access to Williams Fork Reservoir
• Recreation:  Biking, canoeing, big game hunting, fishing, ice fishing, kayaking, boating, waterfowl hunting, wind surfing
• Reservations: No, first-come, first-serve
• Address: County Road 341, Parshall, CO 80468 (Map)
• Directions:  From Kremmling go east on U.S. Highway 40 12.8 miles. Turn right on Colorado Road 3, go 2.5 miles.  Turn right on County Road 341, go 1 mile, the campground will be on the left.

Sugarloaf Campground

A little used campground nestled in the Williams Fork Valley.  Pine beetles have damaged or destroyed much of the pine forest but aspens remain.

• Closest town: Parshall (24mi), Kremmling (mi)
• Specs: 11 sites, RV, trailer, tent water, vault toilet, maximum length 23’, open
• Amenities: Proximity to 2 natural, snow melt lakes,
• Recreation: Located on bank of the Williams Fork River
• Reservations: no, firsts-come, first-serve
• Address:  Forest Service Road 138, Parshall, CO 80468 (Map)
• Directions: From Parshall take Main Street .1 miles to County Road 3.  Go 18.1 miles on County Road 3. Remain on County Road 3 at slight left, continue 5.9 miles to the campground.

Camping near Hot Sulphur Springs

The hot springs town of Hot Sulphur Springs is a quiet little community that happens to be the Grand County seat. There are a few places to eat and get supplies in town, but Kremmling 20 minutes west or Granby 10 minutes east on Highway 40 is the bigger towns for dining, shopping and accommodations should you require them. While in town definitely stop by the Hot Sulphur Springs Resort for a soaking session and perhaps a massage at the spa to glamp up your campout.

Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area

Hot Sulphur SWA is open only to those with a valid fishing or hunting license. So pick one up a fishing license for under $40 because this campground is riverside. The Colorado River flows past this state wildlife area.

• Closest town: Parshall (2mi), Hot Sulphur Springs (2mi)
• Specs: Primitive campsites
• Amenities: Toilets, trash, picnic area
• Recreation: Shooting range, fishing, hiking, biking, hunting
• Reservations: No, first-come, first-serve
• Address: County Road 362, Parshall, CO 80468
• Directions: Take Highway 40 for nearly 3 miles west of town, turning left onto County Road 362. This is the entrance to SWA.

Consider Silverthorne or Granby

Forty-five minutes south of Kremmling is Silverthorne and the extremely popular Summit County. On the way through, you’ll pass the tiny lakeside community of Heeney. It’s home to the Green Mountain Reservoir and a handful of beautiful campgrounds around the lake. This reservoir is just as close to Kremmling as Silverthorne, but due to its address and for classification purposes, we included it with our article on camping in Summit County. So check that post out for camping by Green Mountain Reservoir to be close to Kremmling.

Thirty minutes east on Highway 40 from Kremmling leads you to Granby, home of the massive Lake Granby within the Arapaho National Recreation Area. This region between Granby and Grand Lake is abundant with campgrounds, especially coveted lakeside campsites near Granby. The town is located in Grand County, with fast access to a number of popular destinations, including Kremmling, Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand Lake, and Winter Park.

Thanks for checking out our list of campgrounds around Kremmling, Parshall, and Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. Enjoy your stay in western Grand County and leave your campsite cleaner than you found it.