Cove Campground near Lake George, Colorado, is surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Eleven Mile State Park and the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

## Overview

 Cove Campground is a small, primitive campground ideal for anglers and rock climbers, nestled in the Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River. 
## Recreation

 Fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout is one of the most popular activities for campers. Birding and nature photography are also ideal pastimes. Rock climbers enjoy the solid walls of the canyon. Hikers can head to the nearby Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir. Occasionally, Golden Eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Springtime brings higher chances of seeing Bald Eagles. 
## Natural Features

 Cove sits along the river and is one of the closest campground to the Eleven Mile Reservoir, which spans 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length. Eleven Mile Canyon was cut by the South Platte River and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Visit the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Cove Campground

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Lake George, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Colorado camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Lake George camping trip.

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The Best Camping Near Lake George, Colorado

Love this campsite , there are only 4-5 sites in the area which give you the quit and space I wanted , with cliff walls as a backdrop and the Platte River in front it’s quite beautiful!! 

Small slice of heaven 

The pictures of this campground does not do it justice! It’s breathtaking! 

Most Beautiful Campground 

Quiet and great scenery . Quick access to the river . Only has 4 campsites so even full it’s still quiet and private compared to the other campgrounds

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