Forgotten Valley Primitive Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

Hikers and bikers will find trail access directly from Forgotten Valley Primitive Campground, which sits on open terrain within Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The campground provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs, along with a dump station and shower facilities. Access involves rough roads that require careful navigation.

At $18 per night, the campground allows both pets and campfires, with picnic tables at each site. Fishing opportunities exist in nearby waters, while the open layout offers unobstructed views across the surrounding landscape. Other campgrounds in the park include Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon and Rifleman Phillips Campground — Golden Gate Canyon, providing additional options for visitors exploring the area.

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Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.

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Map & DirectionsForgotten Valley Primitive Campground is located in Colorado near Black Hawk

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TRAILERS AND MOTORHOMES: From Denver, take I-70 west to US-6 west to Hwy 119. Go through Black Hawk, CO and continue north on Hwy 119 for 16 miles to Gap Road. Turn right on Gap Rd 1 mile to Reverend's Ridge Campground. NOTE: Gap Road will be the 2nd Golden Gate sign you will see heading north on Hwy 119. ALL OTHER VEHICLES: From Denver, take I-70 west to Golden to Hwy 93, Hwy 93 north 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Canyon Road, left on Golden Gate Canyon Rd 14 miles to the park visitor center. Pass the visitor center and turn right on Mountain Base Rd just past Kriley Pond. At the top of Mountain Base Rd, turn left, then a quick right into Reverend's Ridge Campground. Please click this link for a 2-page driving map to the park: [https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park#4257225834-3051499138]( https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park#4257225834-3051499138 )

Address

92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403

Coordinates

39.85348363 N
105.3797246 W

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  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
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