Searching for the best camping near Black Hawk, CO? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Black Hawk and user-submitted reviews.
$18 / night
"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."
"You are super confidently located near black hawk and Central City while also being near i70.
Don’t gamble with your camping experience this is a great campground!"
"good location for cute old mountain towns! also close to Denver and other must sees in Colorado!"
$28 - $90 / night
"This spot is just a quick ride outside of Golden. The scenery is gorgeous with several trails to hike or mountain bike. The campsites are clean and easy to get to."
"Stunning campground nestled right outside Golden and Boulder Colorado. We couldn’t believe it…so close but you feel incredibly removed once you get there."
"So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites."
"Getting here is easy, only a few miles away from Nederland and I had cell service (verizon) the entire time."
"Not only is this pretty easy to reach, but Peak to Peak highway is great to drive. Just take P to P south from Nederland and turn right on HWY 132… Campsites and trailhead are about 1/2 mile down. "
"Great (free) Forrest Service campground west of Boulder, CO near a cute little town Nederland."
$33 - $40 / night
"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."
$29 / night
"However, it is great if you want to be up in the mountains with proximity to Nederland and Black Hawk as well as phenomenal hiking in the National Forests and easy day trips to Boulder, Estes Park, Georgetown"
"There ate lots of great trails to explore an the rocks are very colorful. People like to balance rocks there ... its local thing I guess.
Also its very peaceful and quiet there."
$26 / night
"Easy to access from Black Hawk/Central City. Tons of forests to explore nearby. It was very busy- sign said campground full but after a drive around all the sites we found one that was open!"
"The drive up is super bumpy but we made it here in a class A just fine. Close to Central City/Black Hawk if you need a quick trip to the grocery store."
"Just outside of Idaho Springs, take the exit for Co Rd 275 off of I-70. It's a scenic drive up a curvy paved road for about 15 minutes."
"It is about 7 miles of dirt road, and 4 miles of very challenging (for me) driving.
Be sure to follow the sign LEFT to Chinns Lake. "
"It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great."
"The Gross Resevoir outside Boulder is a great place for people to go for some recreation just outside the city. People commonly drop in a paddleboard or kayak."
TravelerThis place feels like an upscale country club. Lots of amenities.
TravelerThe second day staying there we ran into a bear and scared him off. Two hours later he can back and we scared him off again. He’s afraid of humans but he did try to get into the car while we were sleeping.
TravelerWe camped here August 2024. It was absolutely beautiful, with a creek running by each tent campsite. We had booked a walk-in site(site 12) without realizing it and we were hoping to change sites, but the posts on each site were not up to date and the camp host was MIA for hours. We only learned that the reservations were not correct when we started setting up in a site that said it was available but then someone showed up with a reservation for it. Our site was lovely and quiet, but for a single night it was a lot of work to drag all our stuff out to it from the parking spot. If the camp host had been available we could have potentially switched sites, but we never were able to contact them and had no cell service to call anyone. The campground itself was amazing, I just wish we would have had a better camp host experience.
If I were to camp here again, I would book site 8 for my tent! It's very close to the creek and you park at your site.
ScoutGo to the location to find that the lake and the surrounding area is private land. There were a handful of campsites, but looked like it was surrounded by other private properties. So needless to say, was disappointed to drive all the way there to find it was not exactly the dispersed backwoods camping the Natives are used to. If you are looking for just a spot to pitch a tent, then this is a pretty area. But if you are looking to play in the wilderness, you will have to keep looking.
TravelerIf you are in a tent, these may provide some great options. We went by the first 6 sites. Even with our lifted AWD van, there were sites we didn’t want to drive up to. In addition, it is heavily wooded, so if you need Starlink that likely would not work.
TravelerWe arrived late afternoon on a Sunday in July. All 23 spots were taken. We’re in a van, and while some spots would have been great, not all would work for our van. Many beautiful views, so the drive to the top was worth it.
TravelerAfter turning in past the parking lot, several spots are available on the left and right. Some more level than others, but each lovely. Glad we found it.
GuideLong road that becomes dirt but not too rough most of the way, lots of pull off spots with fire rings. Some spots have rough pull ins, we kept driving and found a couple spots with easy pull ins and one with a slightly flat spot.
GuideResort is right outside the gates of Rocky Mountain National Park. Grounds were clean and well maintained. It’s a bummer that Mother Nature burned the entire area. The lack of greenery is the only reason for 4 stars. Not the resorts fault just stating the facts.
Camping near Black Hawk, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Black Hawk, Colorado, has something for everyone, whether you're in an RV or tent camping. Just remember to check the amenities and plan your activities ahead of time!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Black Hawk, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 410 campgrounds and RV parks near Black Hawk, CO and 126 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Black Hawk, CO is Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon with a 4.6-star rating from 48 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 126 free dispersed camping spots near Black Hawk, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Black Hawk, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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