Established Camping
Rocky Ridge Camground — Eleven Mile State Park
About
State Park
Rocky Ridge campground offers the only electrical sites in the park nestled among rocky outcrops, along with non-electric sites with trees. Loops A, B and D offer 52 electrical hookups (30 amps, no trees). Loops C and E have some shade/trees. B-E Loops are closed in the off season. Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is located below the dam of the Eleven Mile Reservoir near Lake George in the southeast corner of South Park. The narrow, dirt road traversing the canyon used to be the old Colorado Midland Railroad bed before the dam and reservoir were constructed. Unlike the reservoir area, which has an open basin and rangeland type topography, the canyon itself is forested, lush, and rocky. Eleven Mile Canyon cuts through the plain holding the South Platte River in its rocky bottom. As the river is unleashed from the dam above, its twists and crashes against huge boulders lining the canyon floor. A canopy of large trees provides a screen of shade that floats across the canyon with the moving sun. Eleven Mile Canyon is an unexpected paradise. Eleven Mile Canyon is generally accessible year round; however, service are reduced during the winter months. https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ElevenMile/Documents/11Mile-RockyRidge.pdf
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
GuideSingle night stay
We stayed here in August of 2021 before traveling to the Lost Creek Wilderness to backpack, and this park was an easy way to stay close to the trailhead the morning before departure. The park was packed, with most spots full by the time night fell. We were near a primitive toilet and had some more shade and privacy than most other spots. This loop was farther away from the lake but near a trail that led to a large boulder formation. We had trouble finding potable water and just filtered water from the lake, but we also just wanted to test out our filter systems. Plenty of space for our truck and two tents, beautiful view of the lake and although there was noise from others nearby it wasn’t excessive.
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ScoutGreat family camping
We really enjoyed the hike in/boat in camp site. Great for families with young kids that are not ready for full-on backpacking.
Our site was about a 15 min canoe ride from parking lot. There isn't a lot of privacy because all the sites are fairly close. Bathrooms were clean and stocked. There are plenty of bear boxes for everyone to use. There are also trash cans so you don't have to pack out trash.
GuideEasy Breezy Beautiful
Plenty of drive up tent sites and a few walk in campsites that feel a little more remote. Campground makes for a great base camp since you are just a quick drive down the street to some scenic hiking along Coyote Ridge & Midland trails and the proximity to the lake. Beautiful views year around here. Bring some extra tent stakes with you because the wind can really blow hard here.
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Location
Rocky Ridge Camground — Eleven Mile State Park is located in Colorado
Directions
From Lake George, CO at US Highway 24 take County Road 96 south. After two miles veer right at the fork to stay on 96. The entrance station to the canyon is staffed seasonally during the day and a self-service station also available for use during closed hours and the off-season. Eleven Mile Canyon is open and generally accessible year round; however, services are limited during the winter months.
Coordinates
38.93464301 N
105.50062197 W