Join the fun near Cowdrey. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Cowdrey campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Cowdrey, CO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"Sites aren’t really marked/but are right next to the reservoir. No fires/water pumps."
"After deciding to take a weekend rafting trip along the Wyoming/Colorado section of the Platte River, we planned to just find dispersed camping options within the surrounding National Forest area."
"It’s clearly an area for off-roaders and people with ATVs. Since I got in so late I didn’t make it to the actual coordinates this provides."
"Sites are fairly close together but no one was around on a Sunday and Monday night. We ended up camping not in the campground but in dispersed camping located all around the dunes."
$45 - $50 / night
"We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and needed a place to dump, do laundry and take on fresh water after a week of boondocking in the mountains outside of Steamboat Springs"
$20 / night
"Great spot for car camping in Colorado except its distance from Denver. It’s a trek! Takes at least 4 hours (that’s if you’re lucky). Lots to do."
"Big Creek Lakes Campground, Colorado (close to Wyoming border): camping here is only open for 3 months out of the year: June, July & August."
"...on six mile road near the CO/WY border. We did the float on the North Platte River. This is a minimal campground near the river with nothing more than a vault toilet."
"Potable water a walk aways...may need 3 hands to operate. Excellent hiking opportunities."
$28 - $120 / night
"Getting to the campground and visitors center is easy as they are both right off the highways 41 and 14, but it is quite a drive to get to, in general."
"Fishing, hiking, off-roading, kayaking or canoeing, or simply sightseeing - there are big mountain vistas to enjoy."
ScoutWent to this location but the access road as shown on the map is gated off right alongside a private residence. It was VERY evident they do not want people going there by their property. There was access if you walked in but parking is not available immediately along the road. Had to make some quick last minute changes to our plans and snagged a place at a nearby body of water.
RangerThis series of pullouts is excellent for those that want to camp near steamboat for $0. They do slope upwards, so bring your leveling blocks. We choose the third loop uphill, some lake views and we watched a thunderstorm roll across the valley. We fit our 20 ft trailer easily, others had longer ones, also saw tents, vans and cars camping.
GuideWe love camping on Steamboat Lake. It's absolutely gorgeous, surrounded by mountains, and offers plenty to do while visiting, including fishing, boating, biking, and hiking. Visit the Outpost, or Clark Store for lunch, take a bike ride around the lake, fish for dinner, and soak up the sun. Clean camping spots, electric pull in spots, and views of the lake. Always great neighbors too.
LegendHit this one on an overnight backpacking trip and boy was this just paradise. Awesome little trip with never ending amazing views. Definitely a little windy at the top and the hike back wasn’t my favorite but wouldn’t recommend it enough. Snow at top… be prepared.
Travelerwent last week of may right after memorial day. very very pretty views with pullouts some with trees. we went down pretty far and the road just kept going. would recommend our site was extremely beautiful except for all the sand lol. nice and quiet overall 10/10 would recommend and come back.
GuideNice views of the never summer mountains. The bathrooms have lights on all night long and with flush toilets and air dryers it was a bit noisy. Sites close together, was hoping for a bit more space. Road noise, but quoted down by the evening.
ScoutSpent a quick afternoon through morning at the site. We were able to find a pretty clear spot with a fire pit to set up, but most of the old sites are grown over and too cramped for tent camping. The vault toilets are still there, so if you bring your own TP and hand sanitizer, it can be pretty nice. There was hardly any traffic—just a couple ATVs and trucks in the early evening. The area is pretty wooded, but plenty of clear skies due to the wildfire from a couple years ago. The lake is a short walk away, but probably not safe to swim due to what looks like high amounts of HCB. Same goes for fishing. There are fish present, but they’re pretty skittish and probably not super safe to eat. Still, very beautiful area with a good level of seclusion.
TravelerBeautiful area 45 minutes from FoCo. Sites were empty on a Friday at 10 AM and all were full by 5 PM. Some sites in great conditions, others had glass everywhere and garbage left behind. Limited firewood to collect nearby so bring your own. Very limited phone service with Verizon. 25 minutes from lost lake area to red feather village through uneven, potholes, gravel/dirt roads
GuideWe're the type of travelers who intentionally seek out underrated places/hidden gems and lesser-visited spots, even in tourist hotspots. That's exactly why we loved Timber Creek CG. It's on the (much) quieter west end, near Grand Lake and a good distance from all of RMNP's most popular sites. In our opinion, that makes for a much nicer, more tranquil camping experience - and evidently the elk agree, because this campground is a hub of elk activity! The video I attached is from the campground just after sunrise, and we saw and heard tons of other elk as well. If you drive this end of Trail Ridge Road at dusk or dawn, you'll see loads of them too (stop and walk around and bit at some of the viewpoints/pullouts). They're supposed to be great for moose, too, but we personally didn't see any.
We stayed one night each in sites 50 and 17, and both were great. Facilities are basic but clean and sufficient, and fairly close to every site. This is a very popular national park, so while you won't have any real privacy, we did feel like the sites were positioned thoughtfully, so that everyone sort of faces a slightly different way. Highly recommend!
Camping near Cowdrey, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor activities that make it a great getaway. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or just soaking up nature, there’s something for everyone.
Camping near Cowdrey, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a perfect spot for families and RVers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Cowdrey, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 235 campgrounds and RV parks near Cowdrey, CO and 80 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cowdrey, CO is Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 80 free dispersed camping spots near Cowdrey, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Cowdrey, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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