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Fourmile Campground

Fourmile Campground, near Fairplay, Colorado, is a charming spot that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. With sites close to the picturesque Fourmile Creek, you can easily wander through the woods and soak in the beauty of wildflowers and wildlife, including the occasional moose sighting.

This campground has basic amenities like clean vault toilets and accessible trash disposal, making it a comfortable choice for campers. Visitors have noted the stunning stargazing opportunities at night, and the atmosphere is often described as serene and inviting. One camper shared, “We stayed here over the weekend & it was a beautiful and peaceful experience.”

Getting to Fourmile Campground involves navigating a bumpy road, but many have managed it with standard vehicles, so don’t let that deter you. There are also some secluded sites tucked away for those seeking a bit more privacy. If you're up for an adventure, the nearby Limber Grove Trail offers a leisurely hike through a grove of ancient trees, and the Mt. Sherman trailhead is just a short drive away for those looking to tackle a 14er.

While the campground doesn’t allow pets or fires, it does provide a great base for exploring the outdoors. Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, Fourmile Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay in the Colorado wilderness.

Description

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Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Contact Info

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

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Location

Fourmile Campground is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

39.208593 N
106.099761 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

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For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2021

Quaint & beautiful

We stayed here over the weekend & it was a beautiful and peaceful experience. The sites are close to 4mile creek and you can poke right through the woods to get there. Lots of wildflowers and tiny critters. Saw a moose by the creek in the morning too! A bit buggy as it's cool & right by the water. Beautiful stargazing. Great little spot!

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by chloe B., July 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by chloe B., July 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by chloe B., July 6, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 17, 2021

Nice site-horrible road

Sites are nice with plenty of room. Problem is the four mile road. It is really rough. Do not recommend driving anything heavy.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Fran M., June 17, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2020

Enjoyable

Bumpy rocky road ,made it in Subaru Impreza going quite slow.great atmosphere. Camp site was a little rough but worked out. A few Off side of road tucked away sites.

  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Austin E., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Austin E., September 24, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Great spot pre-14er

20 minute drive from Sherman trailhead. Has restrooms. Few sites are pretty secluded. Easily accessible to camp ground with 2wd or 4wd.

  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Ryan S., September 6, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

Amazing Campground with Friendly Hosts

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by how great this campsite was. The hosts were very friendly, clean bathrooms, easy to access trash, and breathtaking nature surrounding you. You can't go wrong! The dirt road to access these sites could use a repave so expect slow speeds to get there. There is also dispersed camping on both sides of the road prior to getting there. I feel that $17 a night is worth the bathroom, water, table, and trash that is included. Bring cash, payment is due within an hour of getting there. Enjoy! We really can't say enough about this place.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Melissa G., October 4, 2019
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Melissa G., October 4, 2019
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Reviewed Sep. 2, 2019

Great site for the less-equipped

This site was perfect for our small group that was concerned about having all the necessary gear for more austere camping. There was a grate attached to the fire pit for easy cooking. The vault toilets were clean and the dumpster was well-outfitted for bear prevention so was really just a plus. CELL SERVICE! Verizon and AT&T users will have pretty solid signal for texts/calls, occasionally enough for social media — T-mobile not so much. The road out is rocky, but 4WD/AWD will get you there (my Ford Explorer has no issues, saw a few lower clearance Subaru’s that seemed to be doing ok). A leisurely trail head right across the street (Limber Grove), but recommend heading a few miles further down the road past the site (road gets rockier) to the Mt Sherman trailhead. It’s a more doable 14er; a couple in our crew had never done one before and they thought it was a great one to start with.

  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Michelle N., September 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Michelle N., September 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Fourmile Campground by Michelle N., September 2, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2019

Did dispersed camping down the road

Didn't actually stay at the campground, there are a lot of dispersed campsite in between Fourmile and Horseshoe. All sit along the creek running through, so nice sound of water. That of course meant the site came with plenty of mosquitos, so bring spray! There weren't any amenities, but there was already made fire pits. The dirt road in is fine for SUVs, small cars could probably make it fine if taken carefully. We did see a young moose on the way in! Only camped one night and hiked up to Wheeler Lake the next morning.

Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2019

Secluded

The dirt road to this campground is a little rough, but still accessible in passenger cars. I have a front wheel drive Honda Accord. Cold at night and windy during the day. Make sure to stop at the Horseshoe campground to get firewood from the campground hosts before continuing another mile to Four Mile Campground. Campsite includes fire pit, picnic bench, bathrooms, and water pumps. Keep driving up the road just a little way to reach the trailhead for Limber Grove Trail. It’s about 3 miles in and out and you will walk through a really beautiful grove of ancient trees. Too much snow on Mt. Sherman for us to be able to even attempt the mountain. June 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Fourmile Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Fourmile Campground?

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