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"My relatives live in nearby Trinidad, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This site is convenient to all three."
"Although placed next to the highway the campground is relatively quiet. Everyone is respectful of other campers. The staff are friendly and helpful. Amenities are accurately described."
"Its as small Campground outside Colorado City. There electric hook ups at your site; however the water is across the path and you need to port it to your rig."
"We found GMP in Colorado City and was told they never turn away a tenter. There are a number of spots aligned below a bluff, and a large open field for additional tents."
$36 / night
"This was first camping trip staying in a Colorado State park and it was great! We had an electric only back-in site next to the bathhouse which was clean and had 4 separate bathrooms with showers."
"We were visiting a friend in Pueblo and this place was close by. (Downtown Pueblo has a really nice riverwalk. Found a free museum that honored Medal of Honor recipients.)"
$25 / night
"The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space"
"We lucked out on a first come-first served spot on a Friday - spot #10 is tent only, by a creek and several private trails. The camp was quiet with a vault toilet nearby."
$36 - $250 / night
"Lovely weather while I was here very early December 2021. 60s for highs and close to freezing at night. the dry camping loop and loops A B and C are closed for the season."
"The campground provides a nice visitors center, two small lakes (one non-wake), a sand beach, paved and unpaved bike trails, fishing, a kids fishing pond, trails, and electric or no-hook-up camping."
$30 - $33 / night
"My husband was a little concerned when we left the highway for a dirt county road, but his concerns quickly changed as we enjoyed the beauty and wonder of the Colorado mountains!"
"Large area to park away from others!"
"Although with the COVID-19 virus going around the folks camping seem to be a little light and it does fill up fairly well on weekend campers it's a diamond in the rough for a place to be away from the"
"The lake and national forest are nearby. The mountains tower over us. The drive out was wonderful and the road is excellent... even pulling a 42' RV!"
$35 / night
"Loved the setting and the short walk to Lake Isabel as well as the empty picnic area across the creek."
"The sites are a little close together and positioned so it you have a trailer where your awning comes out is in direct view of the other campers. Also we brought our kayaks to enjoy the Lake."
$25 / night
"Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."
"There is only one hand pump near sites 6/7 that takes forever to get water from, but does work (it was easier just to get water from the stream to put out the campfire than use the pump)."
$25 / night
"We probably had the worst walk-in site, distance wise. A long walk with all of our stuff. We'll chose a different one next time. All-in-all, it's a great clean CG with an attentive host."
"Great camping spot just south of Colorado Springs. The views were amazing of all the tall, gorgeous aspen trees and we were right by the creek which at night was so very peaceful to fall asleep too."
GuideCamped along this canyon road a few time and will never forget it. It is magical, always visit during the week, weekends spots are gone.
TravelerIf you get there early enough you have plenty of spots to choose from. The bottom ones are more flat, while the ones higher up the mountain are a little more rocky. I stayed 3 nights and went to a new spot each night, all were gorgeous! You will see amazing sunrises and sunsets and also may have some cows come visit you. There were a lot of people but it didn’t feel crowded, I personally enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this spot!
ScoutCute area and fantastic view of the sunset.
TravelerNot a quiet respite, but very close to the dunes (walkable/hikeable) and campsites were clean, with fire pits and picnic tables, well marked, and with a small camp store. Intermittent shade (my site didn’t have much) and a mix of sites that work better or worse for overlanders. Really look at the picture of your site before you book it. I brought a teardrop and it felt like I was kind of camping in the road (site 80.) This site would have been great for either tent campers or someone with a very large RV but I had hoped for a site I could back into that was a little more intimate. Families were loud, but I suppose that’s kind of to be expected. (I’m a single person and generally prefer disbursed camping.)
In any case, a rare treat to stay inside a national park. Overall it was great. I’d recommend renting a sand board before you enter the park (it was $20 at the oasis just before the park entrance) so you only have to wait in the line once.
Guidecampsites are w electric and water and sewer hookup. also a dump station. picnic table and firepit. lots of room for big rigs. nice showers/toilets and a big sink outside to do dishes. short drive to NP. pass on restaurant.
RangerThankfully, I wasn’t there at the time as I would have surely been seriously injured or killed… 🚑
I pulled into Penrose Commons early Saturday morning. The next afternoon while I was out running errands and touring the area someone on a side-by-side lost control of their vehicle, flipping it and crashing into my teardrop tipping it over causing serious damage. My trailer was home-built and uninsured...
A witness told me the black SXS had landed on top of my trailer, and they had to right mine to remove their vehicle. Then they quickly packed up and left without a note…
A witness reported the black SXS had red and blue chase lights on the back of it, the people involved were Hispanic, and they towed it away with a white TRX Ram. 🚨
The SXS shown here is VERY similar, quite possibly the same one that hit my teardrop.
Case # 2A250742
GuideThe spot I picked had candy wrappers and street chalk to pick up. The previous Bozos, yeah Bozo is appropriate, left a hot bed of coals in the fire pit. The last place I camped in TX had a wildfire go through in Feb 2024 and they're still recovering.
ScoutFound easily and down road from Great Sand Dunes NP & Medano Creek. BLM (dispersed) spot off Mt Blanca Rd, was quiet and peaceful. Was surprised how many other campers were enjoying nearby sites. Plenty of room to enjoy site without feeling crowded. A nice site, enjoyed evening fire. Some sites have rock fire rings, so was pleased. Nearness to Great Sand Dunes was a huge plus. Would recommend this dispersed site. Alamosa nearby for supples & food, etc.
ScoutYou need a backcountry permit to camp at Medano Pass road. Signs indicate this before you enter the road and again a few hundred yards down the road.
Camping near Colorado City, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax under the stars, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Colorado City, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Colorado City, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Colorado City, CO and 30 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Colorado City, CO is Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA with a 4.1-star rating from 14 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 30 free dispersed camping spots near Colorado City, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Colorado City, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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