Backcountry enthusiasts will find Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area positioned along a forest service road within Pike National Forest, approximately five miles southeast of the town of Montezuma. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which provides access to the surrounding high-elevation terrain and canyon features that define this section of the Colorado Rockies.
The campground sits at elevation where visitors can explore nearby dispersed camping options and connect with forest service trails that extend deeper into the backcountry. Campers can also find campgrounds around Montezuma for additional overnight options in the area. Plan for variable mountain weather and bring layers, as conditions can shift quickly at this elevation.
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Map & DirectionsCochetopa Canyon Recreation Area is located in Colorado near Montezuma
Public CampgroundCoordinates
39.55005064 N
105.78207028 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 50 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 17 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 26 min from Fort Collins, CO
