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Beautiful site bear proof trash, bear proof food storage at each site, vault toilets, fire rings (although there is a fire band at present), 14.50/night with discount.
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Littleton sits on Denver's southwest edge, close enough to the foothills that both city-adjacent campgrounds and national forest dispersed options are within reasonable range. Denver-area RV parks and campgrounds cover the broader metro supply for anyone who doesn't find what they need in Littleton directly. Most camping demand in this corridor runs from late spring through early fall, with check-ins through The Dyrt peaking in June and July.
Access to Chatfield State Park puts tent and RV campers within the Littleton limits without a long drive. Sites there have water and restrooms, and the reservoir draws a mix of boaters and day users that makes weekends busy. Book ahead for summer weekends, especially holiday stretches. For quieter options, Morrison's campground options sit west of Littleton and come with a different feel than the state park.
Best Campgrounds near Littleton (365)
1. Chatfield State Park Campground
"Located in Littleton, CO surrounding man made reservoir Chatfield "Lake". I found camping pretty easily without a reservation in the middle of summer, I guess everyone was going out in the hills."
"The park offers lots of amenities and is a convenient place to stay to explore Littleton. Red Rocks Amphitheater and Dinosaur Ridge are a short drive away on 470 West."
from $36 - $200 / night
Check Availability2. Cherry Creek State Park Campground
"I only gave it 4 stars because on the outskirts of the state park we have a lot of homeless camps popping up oblong Parker road and 225."
"It is in the center of the city, but aside from the traffic on the dam in the distance you would not realize it. "
from $28 - $432 / night
Check Availability3. Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park
"This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."
"Note: If the GPS takes you to a dirt road with a closed gate at the end, get back on the highway and take the next exit to the park entrance."
4. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"This park is kind of pricey even in the winter (we stayed Nov22-Jan23) but it’s Colorado and it’s all pretty pricey. Park staff is super friendly and accommodating."
"Good site if you want to be close to Denver but still have a short drive to the foothills."
5. Clear Creek RV Park
"Had a great spot right next to the Clear Creek walking path. The campground is clean and well looked after. Clean bathrooms and showers. Close to many hikes and mt trails."
"**Campground Review: ** Golden, CO is a super cute town on the outskirts of Denver. The city has a campground in a prime location, and we were lucky to book a site!"
from $68 - $85 / night
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"They use a keycode system to restrict access to the centrally-located bathhouse (there is only one in the campground), which I thought was clever. "
"The highway noise was very noticeable, but didn’t take away from the peaceful setting. It was a clean campground. The bathrooms and showers were clean and have a key code for entry."
from $33 - $40 / night
Check Availability7. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
8. Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
"There's several creeks that run through the area and a network of trails that intersect the Colorado Trail and the road. The area is popular with mountain bikers."
"The area was well kept and obviously beautiful, it's Colorado after all. There was no running water, however the camo host drives an ATV around offering water from giant containers. I loved it."
9. Rampart Range Recreation Area
"My 9 yr old son and I have been “jeeping” around Colorado for about 8 months now. We make it a point to wake up to a different view every day."
"Fun place to camp lots of sites and pretty trails, however this is known for its off-road ATV riders. If you're staying for a night or you're ATV for the weekend this is your spot."
10. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
"area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk"
"Late October is very unpredictable in Colorado for a camper who is primarily a tent camper."
from $18 / night
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Drive Time
- 25 min from Denver, CO
- 42 min from Boulder, CO
- 53 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley, CO
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Recent Reviews near Littleton, CO
2359 Reviews of 365 Littleton Campgrounds
- ssteveGuide
Mueller State Park Campground
Would stay longer
Great place to camp in tent or RV. Clean facilities with showers and laundry facilities available. Many trails to explore and beautiful views.
Sarah Scott C.
ScoutNorth Fork Swan Road #354 - Dispersed Camping
Beautiful and Peaceful, bumpy to get there
There’s a great open parking lot kinda loop once you get here, but the road was tough. Easy on Tiger road, but once you turn off there are some big divots and gutters. I was a nervous wreck in our Ford Transit but we did make it.
- TThomas D.
TravelerSt. Louis Creek Campground
Views, Nature Show
Small campground near St Louis Creek (accessible via small trails through the willows; tight but fun small creek fly fishing). Nice access to mtn bike trails (talk to the host!)—no e-bikes allowed. Fires banned (see Watch Duty if you want to know what’s burning in the dry West). Pit toilets were clean (thank you for the small trash barrel and night light). We loved our stay, saw a family of bluebirds, missed the fox, but watched a moose amble nearby. And the monsoon thunderstorm!
Michael K.TravelerAllenspark Dispersed Camping
Gorgeous, quiet, rough road
We stayed at the dispersed camping along Ski Road with a small 17' trailer, which is very, very light, but still had some damage to the stabilization jacks from the many rocks sticking up on the road to get to camping spots. There are also big dips that will catch those kinds of things. It was our first big camping spot as we are new to nomad life, so ot was definitely a learning experience. There are barely any places to turn around, so once we started on the road, we were committed. I would only camp there with tents or a truck camper to avoid that issue in the future.
That said, this is a glorious spot for camping if you love the sound of creek water, being nestled in beautiful pines, and excellent hiking options.
There is ZERO service, and it takes a drive to nearby Lyons before you get it. I was able to use Starlink for remote work and to make phone calls.
Thw temps were also wonderful! It was in the 90's in "town", but only upper 60's and 70's on the mountain.
Our great pyrenees dogs really loved being able to go into the freezing creek at their leisure.
Check it out! It's absolutely lovely here!
- TThomas D.Traveler
Arapaho National Forest Byers Creek Campground
Closed to dispersed camping
Sign up saying no dispersed camping, pullouts are blocked. Forest service personnel and others work up along the road so probably not worth the risk.
- TTHERESA N.Guide
James Creek
Small but nice
There’s one actual camping spot when you go over the little bridge.
If you can find the almost hidden turn off (watch your map closely!), It’s a tiny little parking lot holds a good 10 or so cars. You can easily stay a night or two here but you’re gonna be with other people real close!
Since I didn’t stay here, I did not walk up the trail but it looks gorgeous and based on the number of cars there must be people who agree!
Melissa B.ScoutApplewood RV Resort by Rjourney
Quick Stop for Event
Had to come to Arvada for a swim competition for my kid and decided to book here. I read the reviews before I came, I needed a place to park, plug-in, run my air conditioner between swim sessions and be able to freely drive in and out. Staff was very friendly, place had clean bathrooms and showers. No frills, met all of our needs.
Taylor W.TravelerChinns Lake Dispersed Camping
Great Views, busy as h**l campground
I wanna start by saying no matter what maps tells you take rainbow Road if you don’t you’re gonna end up needing a true off-road 4 x 4 vehicle. The location was great if you’re gonna go you really need to go on a Thursday or get there about 9 o’clock in the morning on a Friday in order to get a good spot make sure you have levelers with you if you’re gonna be camping in your vehicle, we have a truck with a tent and we definitely had to level with some rock rocks. This campground was completely packed and the night noise was really loud, but the views were great. There’s very limited hiking the weekend that we went unfortunately someone made their campsite right in front of the trailhead and you literally couldn’t go hiking up around the lake, unless she went through their campsite and they were not very friendly about it. Otherwise, this is a wonderful place to go really nice and relaxing. There was lots of chipmunks we had no wildlife issues. There was a ton of mosquitoes, but shockingly none of them beat us. If you go take some bug spray some levelers, and maybe some earplugs for the nighttime noise.
Guide to Littleton
Dispersed camping near Littleton, Colorado exists at Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, a free camping zone about 30 miles from the metro area. The area sits at approximately 7,400 feet elevation and experiences significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, even in summer months. Most dispersed sites don't have designated fire rings, and many roads require higher-clearance vehicles during spring runoff periods.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Buffalo Creek Recreation Area offers extensive trail networks. "Great place to spend a day to a few weeks depending on lifestyle. Fire pits and hiking near," notes a visitor who appreciates the versatility of the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
Water activities: At Cherry Creek State Park, campers can enjoy swimming and boating on the reservoir. "We stayed here for one night before heading back out on the road. This place is huge and has many amenities. It's very well maintained," reports one camper at Cherry Creek State Park Campground.
Archery range: Bear Creek Lake Park offers unique activities beyond standard camping. "Will definitely be returning for the archery and horseback riding," says a visitor who enjoyed the diverse recreation options at the park.
Wildlife viewing: The wooded areas around Golden Gate Canyon provide opportunities to spot local animals. Spaces are "clean, convenient and easily accessible. Golden Gate Canyon park has loads of moderate hiking trails with beautiful pine and Aspen views," according to one camper.
What campers like
Close-to-city convenience: The quick transition from urban to wilderness settings makes Littleton-area camping appealing. "This is a great base camp for exploring Denver as well as Jefferson and Clear Creek counties," explains a visitor to Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Urban trails: Clear Creek RV Park offers direct access to extensive walking paths. "The River area was well-developed and well-used by the community as well as campers. It was a little disconcerting to hear people walking and talking so close behind our campsite, but we got used to it," shares one guest at Clear Creek RV Park.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer fishing access. "Chatfield is such a great park; I've spent so much time biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, spending time with family," reports a regular visitor to Chatfield State Park.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. "Bathrooms were clean. The showers were pay only and only with a bank card. $1.50 for a five minute shower," notes a Cherry Creek State Park camper.
What you should know
Site-specific fees: Camping costs vary widely throughout the region. "You will need to pay the $9 day fee in addition to the camping fee," explains a Chatfield visitor, while at Buffalo Creek, camping remains free but fills quickly on weekends.
Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance booking, especially for weekend stays. At Chief Hosa Campground, "The process of reserving a site is a little complicated and you have to do it online. You can not call and book a site," warns a recent visitor.
Fire restrictions: Many areas enforce seasonal fire bans. "The area is busy and can easily fill for the weekend by Thursday mid-day," notes a Buffalo Creek camper regarding availability.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "The campground is close to the highway and even with the fans on at night in the pop-up we could still hear some of the highway noise," reports a Chief Hosa camper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you find free or open space camping near Littleton?
Can you find free or open space camping near Littleton?
Yes, free dispersed camping options exist within driving distance of Littleton. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area offers approximately 15 numbered sites, plus additional unnumbered campsites further down Forest Road 233.1 with excellent views. Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail is another popular option that provides a true backcountry experience, though it requires 4x4 capabilities to navigate the rocky, bumpy trail with water crossings. Buffalo Creek Recreation Area also offers free camping options and is more accessible. These dispersed areas typically operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with 14-day stay limits, and require proper waste management with no facilities provided.
Where are the best campgrounds near Littleton, Colorado?
Where are the best campgrounds near Littleton, Colorado?
Chatfield State Park Campground is directly in Littleton surrounding a man-made reservoir, offering easy access to water activities and well-maintained sites with hookups. It's particularly convenient if you need a camping option without leaving town. For a more mountain experience, Cherry Creek State Park Campground is nearby with both drive-in and walk-in access. For families seeking additional amenities, Indian Paintbrush Campground at Bear Creek Lake Park offers water and toilet facilities just minutes from Littleton. Many campers also recommend Castle Mountain Recreation Area for its beautiful lakeside setting, though sites can be close together, making it ideal for group camping trips.
Are there any RV parks in Littleton, Colorado?
Are there any RV parks in Littleton, Colorado?
Yes, Littleton and its surrounding areas have several RV accommodation options. Dakota Ridge RV Park provides convenient access to both Denver and the mountains, making it popular for visitors wanting to explore the region. For families seeking entertainment along with RV facilities, Jellystone Park™ at Larkspur offers an RV park with family-friendly amenities, though it's located close to the highway so expect some noise. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney in nearby Wheat Ridge is another option with full hookups and amenities. When planning your RV stay, most parks in the area recommend reservations, especially during peak summer months and weekends.
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