Accessible by drive-in or boat, Rocking Chair Campground sits within Eleven Mile State Park at an elevation that creates notable wind conditions off the reservoir. The campground divides into two distinct sections: sites near the water and others positioned uphill several hundred yards away. Colorado Parks & Wildlife manages this $28-per-night facility with full hookups for RVs, including electric, water, and sewer connections.
The uphill sites provide some wind protection compared to waterside locations, which campers find particularly relevant during shoulder seasons when lake breezes intensify. Sites feature standard picnic tables and fire rings, though fire restrictions frequently apply. The exposed terrain offers no tree cover, making shade structures challenging to set up during windy conditions. Cell coverage reaches four bars on Verizon networks.
Access requires navigating a rough, bumpy road that forces most vehicles to travel well below the posted speed limit. One reviewer noted the vibration from road conditions as potentially damaging to equipment. The campground layout creates wide, open spacing between sites, though enforcement of quiet hours appears inconsistent. Anthony N. was "very surprised there was no enforcement of quiet hours" during his stay.
Reserve ahead through Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and consider the uphill sites for better wind protection during spring and fall visits.
Description
Eleven Mile State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Park County, 11 miles south of Lake George, Colorado, United States. Established in 1970, the 7,662-acre park surrounds 3,405-acre, 5.5 miles long Eleven Mile Reservoir.
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Showers and Flush Toilets are open from May 1st through Labor Day at 3:00 p.m. Showers, Flush Toilets are closed from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 am. daily for cleaning when they are open. The Water Fill Stations are only open from May 1st to September 30th AT 3:00 p.m. Dump Station is open 8 am to 12:30 p.m. Daily for Campers Camping in our Park., from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Every vehicle entering the Park must have a valid vehicle Pass in addition to your camping reservation. If you do not already have a State Parks Annual Pass on your vehicle, you will need to purchase a Daily vehicle pass for each vehicle entering the park and for each night of your stay. Daily vehicle passes can be purchased at the self serve station with exact change or personal check 24 hours per day. If you need to pay by credit card you need to come to the Park Office during regular business hours with your credit card and your driver's license or valid state ID.
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
In this arid environment with varying weather, fire danger may change quickly. Fire bans maybe enacted by the Park County Sheriff's Office, the Park County Board of County Commissioners and the Hartsel Fire Protection District with little or no warning when high fire danger conditions exist and will be observed and enforced in the park. Please call the park office at 719-748-3401 for current conditions, restrictions or more information. Conditions can change rapidly and often. Please check whether there is an active fire ban and what it means, by visiting https://www.hartselfire.org/.
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRocking Chair Campground is located in Colorado near Lake George
Directions
From Colorado Springs take Hwy 24 west for 38 miles through Lake George. West of Lake George, turn left (south) on County Rd 90 and follow it for four miles. From that point, continue south on County Rd 92 for six miles to the park.
Address
4229 County Rd. 92
Lake George, CO 80827-9201
Coordinates
38.9305073566321 N
105.5278927420417 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/31/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/12/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/23/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/31/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/23/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 32 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 9 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 24 min from Boulder, CO
