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TravelerRampart Reservoir Dispersed
Lots of options for spaces and the road was fairly easy to get in! Just a little bumpy but fine if you take it slow
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Several RV parks surround Castle Pines with varied amenities and access conditions. Dakota Ridge RV Park in Golden provides full hookups including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections with big-rig friendly sites. Clear Creek RV Park offers electric and water hookups, operates seasonally from May through September, and includes on-site laundry facilities. Denver Meadows RV Park in Aurora features year-round availability with full hookup sites, though spaces are positioned close together. Applewood RV Resort in Wheat Ridge accommodates larger motorhomes with pull-through RV pads and complete hookup options. "Sites are adequately spaced and are neat and clean with very nice paved roads and gravel sites, but really just a parking lot," noted one visitor about Peak RV Resort.
Within 30 miles of Castle Pines, RV parks range from basic to full-service facilities. Most parks require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Navigation to mountain parks may require careful planning as some access roads have tight turns or steep grades unsuitable for longer rigs. Many parks charge additional fees beyond the nightly rate, including reservation fees, credit card processing charges, and daily park entrance fees at state parks. Dump stations are available at most locations, though some charge separately for this service. Cell service varies significantly between urban and mountain parks, with stronger connections at locations closer to Denver. Pet policies differ between facilities, with some restricting certain breeds or limiting the number of pets allowed per site.
Best RV Campgrounds near Castle Pines (211)
1. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
"Perfect location on the edge of the city. Easy access to highways and the city. It is pricey and there are many rules but it is full service with a very friendly staff."
2. Clear Creek RV Park
"Stayed here for a month and a half with electric only (full hook up spots for extended stays were already taken but that was okay). Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating."
"Had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
Check Availabilityfrom $68 - $85 / night
3. 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."
4. Denver Meadows RV Park
"It is a no thrills,Quiet,peaceful,full hook-ups kind of park.little expensive but one cost covers everything.plus it is a all season park."
"Haven't had any problems, it was quite, and peaceful. Lots of good food nearby."
5. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"Convenient location close to the park and the town shops. Lots of amenities at the campgrounds including very clean bathrooms and showers. Good WiFi available."
"Super close to pikes peak entrance and town, but still quiet. Super packed, lots of long term tenants. GREAT SHOWERS & laundry!"
6. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
"Clean place right in town but has a woodsy feel to it has decent amenities and feels really safe. Its close to town whixh is great if you need any supplies or just need to get something hot to eat."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $110 / night
7. Pikes Peak RV Park
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms. Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
8. Buckley AFB FamCamp
"Laundry room was free to use. Commissary and exchange were very well supplied and had some great prices."
9. Delux RV & Motel
"My friend and I, in our attempt to bicycle from Texas to Banff National Park found ourselves in an unfortunate situation."
10. Falcon Meadow RV Campground
"stayed here 2 days, near Colorado Springs, plane noise from Air Force academy & road, backin site, full hookups, go In store when checking in,"
"We stayed at this campground full-time for almost a year and it's lovely for that purpose or for a night away. Kind helpful owner. Good access to the springs"
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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RV Park Reviews near Castle Pines, CO
1735 Reviews of 211 Castle Pines Campgrounds
Anna
ScoutSite 3
Quiet, on the Woods with Fireplace
- EElizabeth W.
GuideNorth Round Mountain
Great packed road into the camp. We stayed in November and had the place to ourselves. Lots of sites. We stayed back near the end of the camping area and had a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
Daniel K.ScoutPepper Pod Campground
Affordable, basic living. Mostly full time so openings are usually on a waiting list.
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.
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.
Guide to Castle Pines
RV campgrounds near Castle Pines, Colorado sit at elevations between 5,800-8,200 feet, resulting in cooler summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak season. Most camping facilities in this area experience significant seasonal differences in availability, with many mountain locations operating only from May through September due to winter conditions and road closures.
What to do
Creek activities: Clear Creek RV Park offers direct access to tubing and swimming opportunities. "Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime. Our favorite is the fishing, so much fun fishing in all the different spots along the creek," notes Dea D. about the recreational water options.
Urban exploration: Garden of the Gods RV Resort provides a central base for city adventures. "Great location if it weren't so crowded during low season," mentions one camper about the park's proximity to attractions. Another visitor points out that "served its purpose no issues. Paved roads throughout made for nice bike rides with the kids."
Mountain access: From Woodland Park, campers can reach hiking trails and mountain recreation within minutes. "Wildlife right outside our door every morning," reports Jonathan F. about Diamond Campground & RV Park. The campground connects to numerous mountain bike trails and outdoor recreation areas.
What campers like
Transportation options: Several campgrounds offer alternatives to driving. "The bus to Union Station leaves every hour just outside the campground - so with an easy 30 min trip, you are in the center of Denver! Could not be any easier when camping without a car," explains Maria M. about Prospect RV Park.
Clean facilities: Maintenance standards vary between Castle Pines area campgrounds. "Bathrooms were clean. The staff is helpful. Walk up the hill to the open space adjacent to the campground for a view of the mountains and the city," notes Colorado C. about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Natural green space: Many RV parks provide access to nearby outdoor areas. "Along a gorgeous walking path to the mountains, within immediate walking distance to multiple breweries and restaurants, and extremely accessible to the mountains," shares Janine R. about Clear Creek RV Park, highlighting the connectivity to nature even from urban locations.
What you should know
Leveling challenges: Some sites require significant adjustment. "Sites 8 & 9 are extremely unlevel, but the other sites are pretty fine," mentions a Clear Creek RV Park visitor. At another location, a camper notes "Sites are not necessarily level & certainly aren't spacious."
Seasonal operations: Check operational dates before planning. While some RV campgrounds near Castle Pines operate year-round, others have limited seasons. Diamond Campground only operates from "May 10 to September 30" according to their listing information, requiring alternative arrangements during winter months.
Light pollution: Some campgrounds have significant nighttime lighting. "Site 51 and around it has 2 massive street lights which lit up our rv all night. Avoid if you can!" warns Andrew C. about Falcon Meadow RV Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "Large park with play equipment for the kiddos, a dog park, nice bathrooms & showers," reports Patrick H. about Diamond Campground. Another camper confirms this amenity is "nice for children to enjoy."
Bike-friendly paths: Look for campgrounds with safe cycling routes. "Paved roads throughout made for nice bike rides with the kids and larger than usual dog run area was nice (right next to the playground made it easy to run both the dog and the kids)," shares Sarah S. about her Garden of the Gods RV Resort experience.
Swimming opportunities: During summer months, water features become important. "We set up three tents on one site and had a great experience. Nice bathhouses and many guests who looked like they stayed here for weeks at a time," reports Liam P. about Applewood RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Water pressure management: Bring appropriate equipment. "Be sure to have a water pressure regulator or you'll come back to a flooded RV," warns a visitor to Prospect RV Park. Water pressures vary significantly between facilities near Castle Pines.
Sewer connection height: Some parks have challenging dump station configurations. "The sewer is 6 inches above grade and slinky support wasn't tall enough. You might be lifting your hose to assist emptying," notes one RVer about their experience.
Navigation challenges: Some parks have confusing layouts. "It is a little hard to figure out the roads and the proper direction to go to fine your site and get into it," explains Cheryl W. about Diamond Campground, emphasizing the importance of arriving during daylight hours.
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