Backcountry Campground — Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Golden Gate Canyon State Park houses Backcountry Campground, an established drive-in facility that provides full hookups for RVs along with tent camping options. The campground sits on open terrain with rough access roads leading to individual sites equipped with electric, water, and sewer connections. Campers can reserve sites in advance for $18 per night.

The facility includes shower houses, picnic tables, and a dump station, with campfires and pets both permitted throughout the grounds. Hiking and biking trails branch out from the campground area, while fishing opportunities exist within the park boundaries. For those wanting a different experience, Rim Meadow Primitive Campground — Golden Gate Canyon offers a more rustic alternative without hookups.

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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.

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.

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Map & DirectionsBackcountry Campground is located in Colorado near Black Hawk

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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: [https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park#4257225834-3051499138]( https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park#4257225834-3051499138 )

Address

92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403

Coordinates

39.8205305079367 N
105.430736343771 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Backcountry Campground — Golden Gate Canyon State Park have RV hookups?

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

Are fires allowed at Backcountry Campground — Golden Gate Canyon State Park?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Backcountry Campground — Golden Gate Canyon State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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