Coaldale, CO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Coaldale is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Coaldale and user-submitted reviews.
$60 - $300 / night
"Close to everything you need but you will feel away from it all."
"Our family and another reserved two sites next to each other. The pools on site were perfect for the kids. On site mini golf was a blast. The views in the campground were awesome."
"The camp sites were simple but great and you have total access to all hot springs, bathrooms, showers, sauna, AND a communal outdoor kitchen."
".  really friendly staff, clean facilities, and very close to Salida! Was a perfect weekend."
"The creek that runs through the sites drown out any highway noise. Easy 5 minute run to fishing access. Very family friendly."
$22 / night
"Tent camped in the dispersed area because Hayden creek was full, near Rainbow trailhead, entire area to ourselves 98% of the time besides two groups of hikers over 2 nights almost 3 days."
"It had everything we needed: plenty of shade, the creek rolling by right next to us. I loved falling asleep to the sound of the water."
$28 / night
"This is a lovely, well maintained campground next to the Arkansas River. There is a boat launch and vault toilets (clean). There are no frills, but it is a peaceful setting."
"Basic campground surrounded by beauty nice lake"
$28 / night
"This campsite is a couple miles outside of Salida. Along the river it offers beautiful views and immediate access to the river. The camp host is friendly and the campsite is very well maintained."
"This CPW campground is right off Highway 50 and is easy to pull in and out with a trailer. For how busy the campground sites and roads are, the campground is surprisingly quiet."
"We spotted big horn sheep on the cliff behind us! The park also had a live singer entertain one night!"
"level, shaded, right by nice size creek. perfect for exploring and quiet. we were in tent but saw several largeRV. some traffic but never heard another person. were a few spots right next to us but we"
"Quite a few flat tent spots right by the creek although there are boulders from preventing you from driving too far into the woods."
$28 / night
"Fairly close to Salida, but road can be tough for trailers. Nice starry skies but a little highway noise."
"You have to make a reservation online… and there is no cell service at this location."
$28 / night
"Amazing to be right on the river but camp sites are pretty close to one another. Not much sun cover (camp map through state shows which sites have shade) and super windy. 360 views. So beautiful."
ScoutIt’s an easy drive from Westcliff. Too easy. I expected crowds of out of state tourists and maybe a few locals. But to my surprise it was virtually empty.i grabbed a cozy site right next to the creek. Lovely sounds.
The environs where I camped was a dense mix of deciduous and conifer trees., and on either side of the road and campsites, there were very steep, heavily wooded slopes. But a confusing feature are the No Trespassing signs as you enter the campground. I don’t know where the hiking is.
My phone and WiFi (through my phone) worked very well. I have AT&T currently and there was no one here to ask about other carriers.
In the late afternoon there was one of the biggest storms I’ve ever experienced. The thunder was loud, extended and close! Leaving did cross my mind. But two hours later it was quiet again. Glad I stayed.
TravelerStopped in Cañon City then drove out to phantom canyon gold belt tour. The coordinates will take you to where the paved road turns to dirt. You need to go a few more miles and you will see signs for BLM land. The farther you go the better the sites. We camped next to Eight Mile Creek and the tunnel. The flies and mosquitos were bad but our bug screens did their job until dark then we had to close up the van. It was an amazing experience being in the canyon. Starlink worked great as there is no Verizon cellular for miles. It took us three attempts to get our overweight 2-wheel drive van up the hill and back onto the road. There are a lot of loose rocks. We are planning to head back down and drive the whole byway this fall.
ScoutNot flat at all and right on the road.
TravelerThis is a great dispersed camping spot with outhouses around the lake for convenience, well kept and clean! DO NOT let kids or dogs in water, as there is a level red warning for toxic algae!!
ScoutFlat spot for x3 vehicles. Two fire pits and more flat area for tent campers
TravelerThis is the quietest campsite I’ve ever been to. Literally zero sounds, not even bugs! Great for peaceful getaway. Road a little rough but nothing an Outback can’t handle.
TravelerAmazing proximity to Penitente Canyon rec area, perfect for climbers especially! Great access to bathrooms from all sites, however the bathrooms are overrun with flies (even the person cleaning the bathrooms in the morning was unhappy with this) so that’s the only reason it’s not getting 5 stars. Otherwise, excellent camping! Sites are good distance apart, drive is super easy. Beware—you must reserve on Recreation.gov prior to arrival, unless you believe you’ll have good service there. We now have AT&T and were able to do it, but not when we still had Verizon.
GuideCame up early in May on Memorial Day holiday weekend and it was super busy as expected. Lots of larger sites for RV’s and large groups. Found an area right off the Colorado Trail trailhead. You don’t really need 4wd, but it is a dirt road and some parts are less smooth than others. Very close drive to the Mt Princeton Hot Springs
TravelerThis is a wonderfully kept campground. I stayed in number 4, it was great , secluded, and right on the river. Also has showers and a small store. Owners are wonderful people.
Camping near Coaldale, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Coaldale, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Coaldale, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 275 campgrounds and RV parks near Coaldale, CO and 84 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Coaldale, CO is Cutty's Resort - Hayden Creek with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 84 free dispersed camping spots near Coaldale, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Coaldale, CO that allow camping, notably Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands and Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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