Top Tent Camping near Englewood, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Englewood, CO (61)
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Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
Nederland, Colorado48 Reviews81 Photos1292 SavesFive miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice.
Streams; treat water for drinking.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir
Eldorado Springs, Colorado20 Reviews55 Photos1144 SavesCamping is allowed at numbered designated campsites. No fee is charged. Practice Leave No Trace Principles.
Camping is limited to 14 days in one location. After 14 days, your camp must be moved at least three miles away.
Maximum stay is 28 days within a 60-day period. After 28 days, all property and people must leave the Roosevelt National Forest.
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Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping
Nederland, Colorado17 Reviews22 Photos1118 SavesNOTE: Campers who build any fires face fines up to $5,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment for open fire violations.
Leave No Trace must be observed, as in any outdoor space.
In any season this area is prone to very strong dry winds that can pick up a hot coal from a campfire that has lain dormant for as much as three days and ignite dry vegetation, causing horrific devastation. People from outside Colorado may not understand how tinder dry this area can be. 197 homes in this area have been destroyed by wildfires. All of these fires were started by humans.
Local residents overlook this area and if they see visible flame or smoke they will call the Boulder County sheriff. Any campers who require a campfire are recommended to disperse camp near Sugarloaf Mountain where fires are permitted.
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Staunton State Park Campground
Conifer, Colorado7 Reviews31 Photos219 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping
Empire, Colorado15 Reviews57 Photos1152 Saves- Pets
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- Dispersed
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Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
Black Hawk, Colorado6 Reviews31 Photos400 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail
Empire, Colorado14 Reviews59 Photos971 SavesDispersed Camping information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd577265.pdf
With a few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on national forest public lands. Camping in the national forest at one location is limited to 14 consecutive days. The campsite must then be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for an additional 14 days. Camping is restricted to a maximum of 28 days in any 60-day period.
More than 40% of lands within the Arapaho National Forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. A map showing land ownership is recommended. It is YOUR responsibility to know if you are on private, city, county, state, national park or national forest land.
Pack out all trash. There are no services.
Practice Leave No Trace ethics
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Allenspark Dispersed Camping
Allenspark, Colorado21 Reviews54 Photos875 SavesWith a few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on National Forest System lands. Restrictions protect resources, minimize road damage, and reduce conflicts between landowners and visitors. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in one location. After 14 days, the campsite must be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for another 14 days. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period. Some areas may require the use of designated campsites, and some areas, such as Indian Peaks Wilderness, require camping permits. More than 40% of lands within Boulder Ranger District's boundaries are private property. It is your responsibility to know if you are on private or public land.
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Sawmill Hiker Campground
Arvada, Colorado2 Reviews3 Photos254 SavesWhite Ranch Park is one of two Jeffco Open Space parks that allows for permitted camping. Sawmill and Sourdough Springs Campgrounds offer semi-primitive, tent-only, walk-in camping in designated sites is available by online permit. Required camping permits must be obtained at least 24 hours in advance. Permits are $12 per campsite, per night and valid for up to three consecutive nights. Camping is limited to a total of six nights within a 30 day period.
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$12 / night
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Hidden Wilderness Roadside Camp
Idaho Springs, Colorado6 Reviews5 Photos102 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Englewood
1505 Reviews of 61 Englewood Campgrounds
Standley Lake Regional Park
Nice but no privacy
If you are used to RV sites or KOA you will be ok with this. On a scale of 1-5 here are my impressions.
- Site cleanliness. 5
- Bathrooms 5. Running H20
- Convenience 2. They lock the gates at 10pm.
- Electric 1
- Water hookups none 1
Overall esthetic 2. The lake is nice. The rest of the area is well compacted dirt with some scattered trees. City/road noise 2.
Rampart Range Dispersed Site
Great Access to Rampart Reservoir
Handful of spots stretched out along the road. It was hard to find some open space on a Saturday around 3.
Beaver Park Reservoir - Dispersed
Quiet
It can get a little windy, don't expect to do anything with the lake other than look at it. Locals are protective of it. Drove my Class C with no problem. A truck and trailer will also get down here with ease. I don't believe a Class A would be able to find anything. But the view is beautiful. There are a few spots coming in. Keep driving until you hit the lake and there is a large open area with several spots to park.
Forest Road 332 Dispersed
Quiet with lovely views
Found a nice big spot with sun and shade and a great overlook. Was a touch concerned that it would get ATV trafficy over the weekend as it was at a junction where 3 roads jet off. However upon inspection on mountain bike, they all dead end and aren't very long, so fun for a little bike ride but not much of an ATV or dirt bike adventure.
Being towards the end we saw very few people and it was quite and serene. We did it in our sprinter camper van with 2WD and pickup.
Only issue we had was due to the nature of disbursed camping not the site or area. A car with 3 men showed up Saturday evening. In the morning one of their dogs wandered over to our site (my husband had run into town so I was alone). Owner meandered over and retrieved her, without a word. Later the 3 of them started walking up one of the roads, them one walked across and just with the dog on the rock outcropping technically on our site. He eventually went back to their site. A while later one of the walkers returned and decided to use his metal detector on the road 30 from our site and right behind where I was sitting. There was oddles of space to explore so it was creepy that's he chose to be that close to me. As I got up to walk back to my van, the second dog came running at me barking. The guy eventually called it back and it left me alone, but again not a word.
I LOVE dogs, but I'm not a fan of their humans who don't keep them within their boundaries and let them charge after "the neighbors"
Except for the creepers, it was a wonderful place
York Gulch Road
Great place dark skies lots of space
Sites weren’t marked like other places I’ve been but I expected it being dispersed. Had a wonderful time the sky was pretty it was secluded and lots of space for dogs to run!
Pull off with fire ring - Dispersed Site
Nice large paved pulloff with uneven grassy area and fire ring
The pulloff is one of many along the road. It's big, gets you quite far back from the road. Very little traffic on the road at night, I didn't notice any. Peaceful area. Not sure you could get a tent set up off of the pavement, but you could set one up on the gravel. I slept in my car.
Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping
2 nights of the best stay
Woke up on the first morning pretty much alone on a Tuesday after Labor Day, fishing happens but the lake remains nice and quiet. Night two had snow and woke up to some white caps. Will be back for sure!
LaVern M. Johnson Park
Great Spot in the creek with kids
This campground has everything. Full hook up, shower, restrooms, a great playground and a fantastic river.
Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot
Some good views by 4x4
You really want a 4x4 in this area to get to good spots. It’s crowded and can be sketchy in my experience as a fire fighter up there. Bike riders take offense to people shooting and vice versa. Can be loud at night and day with motorized vehicles.
Pawnee Campground
Spectacular!
We loved camping here! We were very surprised that our site #14 did have trees and privacy after hearing from others that the Elk loop was bare from beetle kill. Lots of sites are bare, but this one is on the edge close to the Moose loop so plenty of trees. We did have to wait at the entrance gate until almost exactly our check in time at 2:00, but that was ok. Also, rec.gov had the check in and out times incorrect which was confusing, but the flexible and friendly campground hosts allowed us to finish our morning hike, giving us until noon to check out and into our second site(regular check out is 11:00). Something else surprising, the hosts said they often have same day availability due to cancellations and people who leave earlier than expected. Not sure I would take a chance and come up just for that, but it could extend your stay.
We ended up changing from Moose site 17 to site 34 for the second night. Both were amazing and private, but 34 had more space and suited us better. Wonderful experience with friendly and helpful hosts, very clean restrooms, quiet, peaceful, and fantastic hiking- oh and the views from the lake! Book early but don't give up- we got in on cancellations!
So wonderful to walk to the trails and there are many to choose from from. The restrooms are super clean, although not as many and as closely spaced as usual, but it wasn't a problem. We were so happy to make reservations on cancellations as it is super hard to get a spot here. We will try again in the future! Such a gorgeous place.
Pull off with fire ring - Dispersed Site
Spot guarantee
Went a little further up to a different pull out (same road, maybe 1/2 mile or less up), which ended up being a little more secluded. No outstanding views but a good spot. No cars at night so it was very quiet. If you keep driving on the same road you’ll find a bunch of pull off spots. No internet but starlink was great.
Gross Reservoir Dispersed
Lost phone !
Please text 603 404 8514 if you find a phone at site 15 !
Great spacious spot with picnic table and walkable to the reservoir
Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail
Best Camping Spot Ever
Very beautiful place, there is a waterfall a little ways up the mountain, found a beautiful place to pitch up a tent and spend the weekend, definitely going back more often
Kirby Gulch
People and bugs are the same problem
There was about 36 spots on a Friday morning (@1000am), was lucky to grab a spot that had a pull through and the spot was beautiful. We were lucky enough to find some leftover firewood when we got here and we were close enough to the river. The two major problems are the flys that will not leave the dogs alone and the constant cars that come through since the camping spots are so close to the road. Lots of campsites had spots saved 👎🏻 (if your friends wanna come up, tell them to get there on time 😒) other than that, great site, close access to shelf lake trail, which was beautiful and absolutely worth it.
No Name Dispersed Site - Hwy 40 West
Good clean an quiet
A few spots available, there is an opening perfect for a group, I stayed very close to a little water stream, awesome
Matukat Road Dispersed Camping
Excellent!
We spent 10 days at the top of the mountain. There were a few people that came in for a night or so, but not even close enough to hear them or see lights. The views are breathtaking! I am from NY. Drove all the way here just too camp. Was not disappointed!!! Can not wait to come back.
Vasquez Ridge Dispersed - CLOSED
Camping Now Prohibited
Camping is prohibited now within 1/4 mile on either side of NFS Road 148 (county hwy 7) and NFS Road 156.
Rampart Range Dispersed Site
Great free camping stay
Dispersed is further up the mountain but what a beautiful drive! We found a wooded spot that was super private and cozy! Climbed nearby rocks for some amazing views 🏔️
Dutch Fred Trailhead #679
Two strangers met and went to the best campground
Amazing and wonderful absolutely love the view
Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
Good spot for a relaxing camping trip
Came here with my roommates in July after only dispersed camping earlier in the summer. Nice spot with a metal fire pit (good for stage 1 fire ban), picnic table, and tent pad. Tent pad was big enough to squeeze two 3-person tents and a 6-person tent (barely). Walking distance to vault toilets. Some nice foresty hikes between Aspen Meadows and Reverend's Ridge. We could see some other campsites but didn't feel too squished. There's an actual parking lot but we just parked next to our campsite, off the road enough to let other cars pass by easily.
North Round Mountain
Nice place to sleep under the stars
We got there late at night and it was plenty of space. Unpaved road but no problem to get there with a campervan. Really close to the hwy but not noisy at all. Good option to spend the night.
South Shore Campgrounds at Carter Lake
Nice lake view
Good spot. County was in a burn ban so no fires or charcoal grills allowed. Lake had some weird rules. You have to buy a county park pass when making reservation.
Diamond Campground & RV Park
Very cramped camping
I chose this park due to the other reviews but they obviously had much different experience than we did. We were given camp site 44 and we were shocked! When we backed our little Little Guy teardrop camper into the spot we were 13 feet from the camper on the left, and there were 3 campers backed in at the back within FEET. Then a new camper pulled in on the right, a camper van. It was 5 feet from our door. Basically, it was like cramming 3 campers into one spot. It was like they put 3 campers in 1 campsite. This was an inside camp spot. The outer spots had more room. Also, out sewer hook up was 10 inches above ground making it super hard to get drainage. We looked around and there were quite a few like that but most were close to the ground. Like I said, it’s like they made 3 site out of one. The bathhouse is fine. They do have a nice laundry facility but you have to sign up for a time slot since the campground is so big. They had firewood and camper/camping supplies at the office. Given how many other campgrounds are in the area, I wouldn’t stay at this one again.
Loch Lomond Dispersed
Beautiful spot to camp until….
I went up solo camping and was stalked by a really creepy dude. He arrived at 1130pm and parked in the middle of the trail head making it almost impossible for me to get out. He proceeded to walk around in complete darkness. Creeped me out so much that I ended up leaving in the middle of the night. The spot was great though!
York Gulch Road
Amazing spot. Secluded.
I’m currently here and it’s pretty great. Nice campgrounds. Not close to anyone. Road up is 2wd. Keep heading up the small road to get to all the secluded camp grounds.
South Meadows Campground
Good for families!
This campground was very nice! The sites are a little close together and it seemed like a lot of families were staying here for the weekend. It’s really close to red rocks Trail, which I highly recommend taking. There’s also a lake about a five minute drive from the campground as well. I showed up to a first come first serve site and had a very restful evening.
Lone Rock Campground
Nice Weekend Getaway
Really cool campground! We were able to tube on the river and we were at site five so we had direct access to the river as well. Just as a heads up this is a walk in site, but your cars aren’t parked very far away. And if you have a rooftop tent, you can still use that. Just know that your car will be parked on the road. It’s also $10 extra per night for an additional vehicle past the two vehicle per site limit.
Guide to Englewood
Camping near Englewood, CO, offers a great mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park. One camper mentioned, "The hiking trail to Sprague Lake is about a mile with plenty of birds and other critters."
- Fishing: Head to Eleven Mile State Park for some fishing. A visitor shared, "Take a canoe, kayak, or fishing poles and enjoy a day on the lake with a great view of the mountains."
- Wildlife Watching: At Glacier Basin Campground, you might spot moose and elk. One reviewer noted, "You are in the park, so you can drive to see elk, coyotes, pika, marmots, and more."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Chatfield State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Very well kept with nice clean bathrooms."
- Scenic Views: Many love the stunning views at Mueller State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "Sites are far enough apart that you can enjoy the scenery rather than your neighbor."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpful staff at Cherry Creek State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Park staff are very friendly."
What you should know:
- Crowded Campsites: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak season. A camper at Moraine Park Campground mentioned, "It's a bit overcrowded."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area lacks drinking water and toilets, as noted by a reviewer: "There’s huge piles of trash everywhere."
- Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Glacier Basin Campground, are only open from late May to early September. A visitor advised, "Check the website for seasonal closures."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Chatfield State Park Campground, which has amenities like showers and picnic tables. One camper said, "The state park is enjoyable. The staff is really nice and you have all the services that you need."
- Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A family at Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake enjoyed the pool and nearby hiking trails.
- Pack for Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at Eleven Mile State Park mentioned, "Need a day pass and camping pass. Too much money for too little."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Chatfield State Park Campground noted, "We had plenty of room to center our rig while leaving room for our tow dolly and SUV."
- Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Cherry Creek State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper said, "The Gold Rush loop is all full hookups."
- Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Chatfield State Park Campground mentioned, "We were woken up multiple mornings before 7 AM to the sound of model airplanes."
Camping near Englewood, CO, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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