RV camping near Englewood, Colorado offers convenient access to both urban amenities and mountain adventures within a 30-minute drive. Most Englewood area campgrounds sit at elevations between 5,300-5,900 feet, with summer temperatures typically ranging 10-15 degrees cooler than Denver. Sites near Clear Creek provide natural buffers from traffic noise while maintaining proximity to shopping and entertainment options.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Clear Creek RV Park connects directly to extensive trail systems along Clear Creek. "There are lots of paths and locals parks to adventure around. Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime," shares one Clear Creek RV Park visitor.
Red Rocks concerts: Dakota Ridge RV Park serves as a popular base for concert-goers, though proper planning is essential. "This campground allows easy access to Denver, Golden, and the foothills. Campers are close together, but there are some mature trees. This campground is nicer than most that provide access to Denver," notes a Dakota Ridge RV Park reviewer.
Urban exploring: Use public transportation from Applewood RV Resort to avoid downtown parking hassles. "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 a camper.
What campers like
Convenient day trips: Idaho Springs RV Resort offers a strategic location for mountain adventures. "This is a great spot! We stayed at site 39 and it was perfectly level with beautiful surroundings. Great view of the mountains right outside our window," shares one Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground visitor.
Private bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds provide individual bathrooms with dedicated access. "Bathroom and shower were private with a personal key - pure luxury! And everything was very nice and clean," reports a camper at Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney.
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds feature resident wildlife populations. "We have uninvited frnds, deers all over! Goust was very nice and many friendly peoples. Plenty of shade as well," comments a Diamond Campground visitor about their wildlife encounters.
What you should know
Pet restrictions: Some parks have strict policies beyond standard leashing requirements. "Portable dog pens are not allowed. Tethering is not allowed. We don't like tethering and our rv is small so we travel with some wire folding dog fence so that our dogs can hop in and out of the rv when the weather is good. At this park they can only be on a 6 ft leash attached to a human," cautions a Dakota Ridge reviewer.
Noise considerations: Urban campgrounds often experience traffic or entertainment venue noise. "The highway is busy and noisy. The bars across the road are noisy with loud music now and promises to get louder as time goes by," mentions one camper at Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Variable site quality: Within the same campground, site quality can differ significantly. "Sites 8 & 9 are extremely unlevel, but the other sites are pretty fine," notes a camper at Clear Creek RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some parks offer limited play areas while others connect to municipal parks. "The campground has a pool and hot tub. The play set for kids is small. The bathrooms are very 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," advises a Dakota Ridge visitor.
Swimming opportunities: Clear Creek provides natural swimming holes during summer months. "Our favorite is the fishing, so much fun fishing in all the different spots along the creek. Always a fun time for our family here!" shares a family who visited Clear Creek RV Park.
Local attractions: Plan day trips to nearby family-friendly destinations. "This park is definitely well visited, but for good reason. It is located in Woodland Park, a lovely mountain town about 30-40 min. outside Colorado Springs. Lots of sites, mostly RV but there is a nice tent only section with a good number of spaces," explains a Diamond Campground & RV Park visitor.
Tips from RVers
Cell service reliability: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "Cell Service: 3 bars of 5Ge on AT&T. My personal hotspot worked great here. WiFi: Slow, but strong signal and definitely usable for light web browsing. Google speed test showed 2Mbps down, 0.40Mbps up," reports an RVer from Dakota Ridge.
Water pressure management: Bring pressure regulators for certain campgrounds. "Be sure to have a water pressure regulator or you'll come back to a flooded RV," warns a camper at Applewood RV Resort.
Sewer connection challenges: Some sites require special equipment for proper drainage. "The sewer is 6 inches above grade and slinky support wasn't tall enough. You might be lifting your hose to assist emptying," notes an Applewood RV Resort visitor.
