Sandy tent pads sit alongside a flowing river at this hike-in site within San Isabel National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service at $10 per night. The site includes a bear box, picnic table, and a designated campfire ring. Cell service is available, and pets are welcome. Note that access is rough, and the campground is currently listed as temporarily closed. Campers wanting a drive-in alternative can look at Chalk Creek Canyon, located 0.2 miles away, or browse campgrounds near San Isabel National Forest for additional options in the area.
Description
This is a tent camping facility located on the Colorado Trail. A family fire ring with benches are provided. A vault toilet is also located at the site, but is only open during peak season.
The campground is located on the Colorado Trail (#1776) and is a popular destination for through hikers and backpackers who are hiking the trail from Denver to Durango.
Fee Info
$10 fee per site for overnight camping. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
Reservation Info
This campground is first-come, first-served only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBootleg Campground is located in Colorado near Nathrop
Coordinates
38.715386013388105 N
106.19592449538851 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 13 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 29 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Boulder, CO
