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Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

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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.

Aspen Meadows Campground, near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Surrounded by towering pines and aspen trees, this campground offers a rustic experience with basic amenities, making it a great choice for tent and RV camping.

The sites are nicely spaced out, providing a sense of privacy while still being part of a community. Many visitors appreciate the shade provided by the natural surroundings, especially during the summer months. As one camper noted, “Nice natural features, shade is appreciated in the summer.”

For outdoor enthusiasts, the campground is a gateway to some excellent hiking trails, with Dude's Fishing Hole just a short walk away. Dogs are welcome on the trails, so you can bring your furry friend along for the adventure. Reviewers have highlighted the beauty of the area, mentioning the nearby ponds and streams that add to the scenic landscape.

While the campground has vault toilets and no showers, it maintains a clean environment that campers have praised. Just keep in mind that some sites can be a bit steep, so be prepared for a little incline. Whether you're looking for a quiet mid-week escape or a weekend adventure, Aspen Meadows Campground has the charm and natural beauty to make your stay memorable.

Description

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Golden Gate Canyon State Park


Handicap sites #21HD, #30HD, #56HD, and #58HD are only reservable through the call center. These sites require an ADA sticker, plate or placard. Reservations: 1-800-244-5613.


  • RV and tent camping is available year-round by reservation only. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance. Walk-in sites are not available at the campground.

  • Cabins and Yurts at Reverend's Ridge Campground can be reserved year round.

  • Aspen Meadow Tent Campground is closed during winter months.

  • Camp Loops A and C, as well as 5 cabins and 2 yurts are open at Reverend's Ridge Campground during winter months but shower, laundry and sanitary dump station are closed.

  • The office at Reverend's Ridge Campground is CLOSED from the 2nd weekend in October to the Friday before Memorial Day. Call park office phone listed below. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Golden Gate Canyon website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/goldengatecanyon

NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.

Changes and Cancellations

  • Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
  • Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
  • Cancellations:
    • If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
    • If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
  • Changes:
    • If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
    • The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
  • Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
  • No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
  • If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
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Location

Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon is located in Colorado

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Directions

TRAILERS AND MOTORHOMES: From Denver, take I-70 west to US-6 west to Hwy 119. Go through Black Hawk, CO and continue north on Hwy 119 for 16 miles to Gap Road. Turn right on Gap Rd 1 mile to Reverend's Ridge Campground. NOTE: Gap Road will be the 2nd Golden Gate sign you will see heading north on Hwy 119. ALL OTHER VEHICLES: From Denver, take I-70 west to Golden to Hwy 93, Hwy 93 north 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Canyon Road, left on Golden Gate Canyon Rd 14 miles to the park visitor center. Pass the visitor center and turn right on Mountain Base Rd just past Kriley Pond. At the top of Mountain Base Rd, turn left, then a quick right into Reverend's Ridge Campground. Please click this link for a 2-page driving map to the park: [http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Documents/GoldenGateRegionMap.pdf]( http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Documents/GoldenGateRegionMap.pdf )

Address

92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403

Coordinates

39.86613525 N
105.4157174 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 22, 2025

Wonderful gem, close to Golden, perfect quick get-a-way

Our family loves this spot, the privacy and natural beauty all easily accessible for a 1 night trip for a family breaking in some unruly toddlers to the camping experience.

Panorama Point offers amazing views that even my 70 year old parents were able to join us on.

PP gets really busy but get there early enough after camping and you'll have it mostly to yourselves.

Frazer Meadows is also a fun hike that you can easily accomplish with a kid carrier.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon by andrew B., February 22, 2025
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

Good spot for a relaxing camping trip

Came here with my roommates in July after only dispersed camping earlier in the summer. Nice spot with a metal fire pit (good for stage 1 fire ban), picnic table, and tent pad. Tent pad was big enough to squeeze two 3-person tents and a 6-person tent (barely). Walking distance to vault toilets. Some nice foresty hikes between Aspen Meadows and Reverend's Ridge. We could see some other campsites but didn't feel too squished. There's an actual parking lot but we just parked next to our campsite, off the road enough to let other cars pass by easily.

Site21
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon by Taylor L., August 24, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2024

Clean but Noisy, No Clear Instructions

Our spot was in Aspen Meadows. The reservation confirmation gave us directions to Reverend's Ridge campground, which is wrong. It also said our site was on Aspen Loop, and there is no Aspen Loop - only Conifer Loop. It's a very poorly marked campground. It's also directly under a flight path. The toilets smelled like ammonia, horribly...but the campsite itself was clean.

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Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Steep Camping

Aspen Meadows is part of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Basic camping with vault bathrooms. This site is surrounded by pine trees, aspens and boulders. Parking is a bit tight and the some of the sites pretty steep. Dude's Fishing Hole is within walking distance. What a enjoyed about this campground is how the sites are distributed along the steep mountain incline. Highly recommended.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon by Fabio O., September 27, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021

Nice spot

Quiet (mid-week stay) campground with access to hiking trails. Some sites are more secluded than others, 5 was great. No service from Sprint/T-Mobile at the campground, but accessible near panorama point.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon by L M., August 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon?

    Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon is located at 9134 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.