Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, near Black Hawk, Colorado, is a solid choice for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors without straying too far from civilization. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, all set against a backdrop of beautiful mountain scenery.

Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets and water spouts scattered throughout the area. The campground is pet-friendly, making it a great spot for families traveling with furry companions. As one camper noted, “The sites were clean and nice in the bathrooms were spotless.”

If you’re into hiking, you’re in luck! Cold Springs is conveniently located near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, which boasts fantastic trails and stunning views. Just keep in mind that the campground is close to a busy highway, so some noise from traffic is to be expected. A few campers mentioned this, but many still found the location ideal for a quick escape from the city.

With friendly camp hosts and a welcoming atmosphere, Cold Springs is perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Whether you’re here to relax or explore, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this beautiful part of Colorado.

## Overview

 Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.
## Recreation

 The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.
## Natural Features

 The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.

Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (CO)

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Black Hawk

The Best Camping Near Black Hawk, Colorado

We had a blast and thanks to this site we plan on doing much more camping. Good tent sites, clean bathrooms, fire pits, and fun trails.

First time camping with the family

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes...even you.” -Anne Lamott.

We hadn’t planned on camping this weekend but discovered a last minute cancellation for one night over Labor Day weekend . Lucky us!
It’s an hour from Denver and you avoid I-70 traffic so it proved to be an awesome 1 night escape.  
Loved the shady sites and mountain views. In a month, this place will be ablaze with aspens changing color. Camp host was friendly with stacks of firewood for sale. 

The only drawbacks were the playground onsite, which attracted families with very loud shrieking kiddos and road noise from 119. So next time we need a quick reset from the week, we will look here first, will pick a site away from the road and playground. 


24 Hour Reset

This campground is a great central location to Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Black Hawk/Central City area. The sites are super secluded and you really feel like you are in the forest.  The only downside is the highway noise.  Try to pick a site as far away from the highway as possible.

Base Camp for Blackhawk, Central City, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Great campground, close to Denver and Golden Gate Canyon. It is right next to a fairly busy highway, so it can get loud with traffic and motorcycles. But, the campsites were clean and nice in the bathrooms were spotless. There's even a small overlook trail in the campground. No hookups for RVs or trailers. But that is fine with us! Camp hosts were super nice. 

Ready nice campground

No hookups but spacious level sites! Clean bathrooms and water spouts throughout the campground. Lovely views from the lookout right within the campground... really rewarding to stumble upon. Wish I could have stayed longer but was there for the very last week before season close. I didn’t make a reservation so I paid cash in the ranger box. No working ATMs in the area so be sure to bring some if you’re paying that way. Oh, also! A moose came right up to my campsite on my last night!! Luckily I was in the van so I could observe it safely. Soooo cool! Super nice camp hosts. Cool drive up to campground. 

Love it Here, Will Be Back

Nice campground with many choices &amp; great hiking nearby! Along the Peak to Peak Highway (119). There are 2 drawbacks - very close to the highway, and not on any water - creek, etc. Other than that it's a very nice Nat'l Forest Campground. Great for a stayover a few nights! Approx. 20 miles North of I-70.

Great hiking nearby, just 5 miles from Casinos

Nice campground overall with nice staff. Map is completely inaccurate. Spot 21 is wedged between 20 &amp; 22 so you are basically camping with strangers. You park close to your allotted plot, but as car campers you have no privacy/ not directly next to your vehicle. Upper 30s spots overlook a highway. Campsites mostly wooded but short walks to beautiful views. Pet friendly. Very clean vault toilet bathrooms. Facility advertises water provided, but we did not see where we could access any water. Firewood available for sale.

Spot 21-tent/car campers

Nice little campground, especially if you want to hike at Golden Gate Canyon but not stay there. 
A lot of highway noise at night. 

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