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Chatfield State Park Campground maintains well-spaced sites that accommodate pets across its four separate camping loops. All sites permit dogs on leash, with full hookups available in Loop A and electric hookups in Loop B. Campers have noted the campground's grounds are exceptionally clean and raked before arrival, offering plenty of room for pets to move around within each campsite's boundaries. The 25-acre off-leash dog park within the state park provides ample space for dogs to run and play freely. Sites are level with paved pads and include gravel picnic areas with fire pits. Each pet-friendly loop offers access to clean restrooms and shower facilities that accept coins (50 cents for 3 minutes). Pets must be leashed at all times outside the designated off-leash area, and owners are expected to clean up after their animals.
Rampart Range Recreation Area and Buffalo Creek Recreation Area both offer free dispersed camping options that welcome pets in a more primitive setting. Visitors with dogs can access numerous hiking trails directly from these campgrounds, providing natural exploration opportunities without the developed amenities of state parks. The beach areas at Chatfield Reservoir allow dogs in certain sections, though campers should be aware the swimming areas have rocky terrain and boats operate on the water. Early morning wildlife sightings, including deer visiting campsites, are common at Chatfield. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, with limited shade available during hot summer months making canopies essential for pet owners. Nearby pet supply stores in Littleton provide convenient access to forgotten essentials, while the campground's location just 30 minutes from downtown Denver offers easy access to emergency veterinary services if needed.
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1. Chatfield State Park Campground
"As it is very close to the city, the temperature stays consistent with Denver temps. So in the summer, it will not be as cool as some mountain spots."
"The dog park is by far the best. Off leash- so much room; well taken care of and big lake for the dogs to swim. And it’s close to Denver - so we go here weekly!"
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $36 - $200 / night
2. Cherry Creek State Park Campground
"Located in the city, but once you’re in the park you don’t feel like you’re in the city at all!!! The RV spots have full hookups and are nice and spacious, as are the neighbors."
"Located in the city, but once you’re in the park you don’t feel like you’re in the city at all!!! The RV spots have full hookups and are nice and spacious, as are the neighbors."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $28 - $432 / night
3. Jellystone Park™ at Larkspur
"PROS: Lots of activities; Dog park; Well stocked store; Lots of “comfort stations”; 2 different pool options; Restaurant with bar CONS: Road noise; Train noise; lots of cars driving around (not super"
"We’re a one night in each location maybe 2 as we tour the US in 4-6week chunks."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $170 / night
4. 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."
5. 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."
6. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"Love this rv park I'm doing an edged stay they are really great. Super busy though for sure so make sure reservations are in."
"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."
7. Dakan Road Camping
"Dakan Road is mostly known as an Off-Road vehicle Road, so 4x4’s are suggested to get up to the sites."
"The only issue I found is that being so close to civilization/the city is that there was a lack of camp etiquette from neighboring campsites."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
8. Redskin Creek Rd Designated Campsite
"Very accessible, pet friendly and the kids love it! Lots of room and a fire pit with a built in grill!"
"No issue driving through the first 6 sites. Mine we #6 ALL DESIGNATED SPOTS WITH STEEL FIRE PIT AND MARKERS.
Beautiful pine trees with plenty of pine kindling to start fires."
9. Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
"Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones. Certain areas of this road are heavily graded so take it slow if need be"
"There is a LOT of trash out there that you don’t really notice until you stop to take a look The first place we stopped was so covered in broken glass that we opted to find another spot bec our pet pig"
10. Indian Creek
"There is a small trail you can hike. Pet friendly with a leash. I visited in off season for the trail, the picture is from the snow left on the drive into the sites."
"Very nice pull in campsite near a ton of trails. It was pretty busy, though, on a Tuesday. Also, it was $23/night."
Check Availabilityfrom $7 - $22 / night
Drive Time
- 23 min from Denver, CO
- 39 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 46 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 14 min from Greeley, CO
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Castle Pines, CO
2223 Reviews of 223 Castle Pines Campgrounds
Duane V.
Travelerpike national forest (CR 511)
Not to far off of a paved road. You do have to open and close 1 gate. Just a lot of people walking dogs on the nearby trail.
Robert T.TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
- BBrynn O.Traveler
Lostfork Basecamp
This place is incredible. The sound of the river alone will calm your nervous system. Whether you’re camping or staying in one of the cabins, you will not be disappointed.
Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
Kevin H.ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake Wellington is a beautiful family and dog friendly campground just about 90 minutes from Denver. There are 75 sites, and even when it's pretty full they are decently spaced out that you don't feel too on top of other guests. We brought our dogs and a group of friends and had a great few nights, even seeing Bald Eagles mating!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
Guide to Castle Pines
Camping areas near Castle Pines sit at elevations between 6,000-7,000 feet, creating relatively mild summer conditions compared to Denver's urban heat. The region's camping options span from state park campgrounds with extensive amenities to primitive dispersed sites throughout Pike National Forest. Winter camping requires preparation for overnight temperatures that regularly drop below freezing from October through April.
What to do
Mountain biking at Buffalo Creek Recreation Area: The trail network connects with the Colorado Trail and offers routes for various skill levels. "Great place to spend a day to a few weeks depending on lifestyle. Í live out of my van and met a friend here few sites right off the highway with service. Fire pits and hiking near," notes atea J. from Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
4x4 trails near Mount Herman Road: Accessible trails for off-road enthusiasts with varying difficulty levels. "If you enjoy panoramic views of the Rockies, drive in dispersed camping and putting your off-roading skills to the test, this dispersed campsite is a must visit," reports Monte P. from Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping.
Water sports at Cherry Creek: The reservoir offers boating, paddleboarding, and fishing opportunities. "We stayed here for one night before heading out on the road. This place is huge and has many amenities. It's very well maintained," says Stephanie S., who visited Cherry Creek State Park.
Fishing at Indian Creek: Accessible creek access points for casual fishing. A visitor notes, "Indian Creek was pleasant and I would return. Attractive sites available with trees and grass. Most sites are better suited for tents or vans."
What campers like
Secluded sites at Rampart Range: Most dispersed sites offer good distance from neighbors. "We went up for a quick weekend trip and it was perfect, lots of campsites along the road and not too close together. The road was decent to drive on a few bumps but nothing crazy. The sites were clean and well maintained," shares Emma H. from Rampart Range Recreation Area.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings provide the best chance to see local wildlife. "My husband and I stayed in this beautiful campground in 2018 June. The wild life was beautiful, the facilities were clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful," reports Cassandra T. from Chatfield State Park Campground.
Clean facilities at Indian Creek: The campground maintains basic but well-kept amenities. "This is a lovely campground with a very friendly host. Our campsite had a very nice, large picnic table and a fire pit with an adjustable grate. It also had a grill and a very nice flat area for our tent," says Rachel H. from Indian Creek Campground.
Weekday solitude: Most campgrounds report significant differences in crowds between weekdays and weekends. "We came up Sunday and drove around for an hour trying to find a spot. It was so busy with campers and there were dirt bikers everywhere! Sunday evening it cleared up and we were the only ones there mon-tues!"
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