This campground is kind of a hidden gem. The proximity to Central City/ Black Hawk is crazy ( less than 2-3 miles) but the proximity to i70 is what makes it a hidden gem. Not many people travel up highway 119 because they think the only thing back here is the casinos- they are wrong.

This area is full of history, hiking and a healthy dose of camping! Columbine campground is the perfect spot for someone exploring this area.

Be aware this campground is very popular with the 4WD crowd but they were all very friendly.

There are some amazing old, and historical graveyards on your way into the campground along the dirt roads. Definitely worth exploring. The grave sites vary from the civil war to the early 1900s gold miners!