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Davenport Campground

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Davenport Campground, near Canon City, Colorado, is a charming location that offers a great escape into nature. With designated tent sites and some equipped with shelters and picnic tables, it’s perfect for those looking to enjoy a classic camping experience.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and a peaceful creek nearby that adds to the serene atmosphere. Campers have mentioned that the sites are close together, but many found it easy to get along with neighbors, creating a friendly vibe. One visitor noted, “Everyone was quiet and kept to themselves,” which speaks to the overall community spirit here.

For those who love to hike, there are trails right off the campground, providing easy access to beautiful scenery. Wildlife sightings, like deer wandering through the area, add a special touch to your stay. If you’re up for some adventure, Bishop Castle is just a short drive away, offering a unique local attraction to explore.

Davenport Campground is open from May to October, making it a great summer getaway. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the fire or stargazing at night, this campground has all the essentials for a memorable outdoor experience.

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Location

Davenport Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to Exit 74. Go west 25 miles on State Highway 165 to Forest Road 382. Turn right onto Forest Road 382 and travel about 2 miles until the road dead ends at the campground.

Address

SAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT 3028 EAST MAIN STREET
Canon city, CO 81212

Coordinates

38.0555556 N
105.0697222 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

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  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2023

Clean and quiet

Good tent sites. Have to carry gear to camp site but only shoeRt hike to campsite. Maybe 50 yards. Has a couple of sires with shelter. Picnic tables are big and heavy. Site 9 has a shelter and is close to parking lot and toilet. Lot of fire wood available. Close to bishop castle

Site9
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022

LOVE!

Great campground! Clean bathrooms. Site 2 where we stayed had a covered shelter with picnic table.

Site2
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Davenport Campground by Vanessa R., August 24, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Busy but beautiful

Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time. I saw a nice site with the wood log shade cover and was gonna take it but apparently this other family had "claimed" it with a half a tent laid out across the pad. I think the camp manager ought to put clear instructions that one needs to attach the detachable part of the camp registration to the numbered post that they claim for first come first serve. The numbered posts at each site do have a reservation list but are marked with future reserved dates. I wasn't in the mood to cause much friction with that family tho. Plus the site was a better fit for the 9 people plus their dogs. My son and I settled for the smaller space next to them. They were quite generous tho and brought us some thicc steaks around dinner time. We were also visited by some wildlife. A deer walked up to our site when we were making smores and we saw a snake slither in the bricks of our fire pit. Bathrooms were very clean. Nice trails nearby. There's some history behind it and I can definitely feel and appreciate that it was built with outdoor recreation in mind. Besides the close proximity with other campers, the scenery and weather was perfect for an overnight trip.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Davenport Campground by Noah E., August 23, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

Pretty Good campground Overall

Some are PRIMO spots but if you don't book those ahead, you're stuck with the non shade ones and sun is brutal Creek nearby, super peaceful at night.. trails everywhere for a hike.

Site6
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Davenport Campground by Maria L., June 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Overall a great campsite

We really enjoyed our time here. There are 12 sites, some have a larger footprint than others. Smaller sized ones are: 3, 4, 5, and 6. They are all a fine size though. Has a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and sites 2, 5, and 9 have the log covering. The sites are pretty close together, but we had no problem with our neighbors. There is only one hand pump near sites 6/7 that takes forever to get water from, but does work (it was easier just to get water from the stream to put out the campfire than use the pump). The bathrooms are clean. The most inconvenient part was all sites are walk in, the nearest sites to where you park are 8 and 9. The creek right next to the campground is very peaceful.

Site9
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Davenport Campground by Serena L., June 7, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

Wonderdul! Tucked away in beautiful scenery

Designated tent spots. Some spaces have a shelter with table. Outhouses are clean. Fire pits are built and work great. Trail right off campgrounds is an easy, beautiful hike.

SiteSite 5
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017

Great Site for Tents

It was a really nice well maintained site on a nice not too washboard backroad.  If I could I would give 4.5 stars since the sites were really close together.  We had no issues with our neighbors.  Everyone was quiet and kept to themselves, but I can see if you had noisier neighbors or wanted more privacy it could be an issue.  No potable water so be sure to bring your own.  Vault Toilet was clean and well stocked.  At night the site was amazingly dark.  This was my first real time seeing the Milky Way.  It was so amazing I am glad my friend was there so I have backup to my story.  During the Perseids, so shooting stars were out.  By far the largest and brightest either of us had ever seen.  Again great spot.

Site11
Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Davenport Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Davenport Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Davenport Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Davenport Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Davenport Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Davenport Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Davenport Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Davenport Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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