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"Roadside pull off areas. Mostly one lane dirt, can be tight and bumpy. Best for truck camper, small RV or tent. Don't get discouraged if the 1st spots are full just keep driving."
"While many of the campsites are quite small and located right along the roadside with limited parking, we were lucky to find a fantastic, more spacious spot."
$24 / night
"This is for the Horseshoe Campground the the turnoff is just south of FairPlay towards the mountains to the west, near the base of Mt. Sherman."
"There was a river next to our campsite that was amazingly peaceful. I would have loved to actually plan to stay there, but our trip was unexpected."
$5 - $15 / night
"This was a pretty cool campground in a good location, but there are only 5 official spots; the rest are dispersed camping along Highway 8, but there are several available."
"Did see a Porsche, but they did not drive all the way to the end. People drive up to camp and to park to hike the Quad."
$17 - $665 / night
"We had a spot right next to the river, got to do a little fishing on the stream fed trout pond, but most of all got to take in the South Park region which was great. "
"We weren't planning on staying in Fairplay, but it was getting late so we tried Middlefork RV Park. The sites are all gravel, ours was nice and level."
$24 / night
"20 minute drive from Sherman trailhead. Has restrooms. Few sites are pretty secluded. Easily accessible to camp ground with 2wd or 4wd."
"I have a front wheel drive Honda Accord. Cold at night and windy during the day."
"I arrived around 4:00 in the afternoon on a Friday and there were still a few sites available."
"Great little spot right off the highway for an evening of camping, or longer. There is a bit of foot traffic with hikers coming in but still really peaceful."
$27 / night
"Located on Dillon Reservoir, Prospector Campground offers a nice balance of feeling remote while being conveniently near some really neat towns."
"Great views of lake dillon and each spot is tucked into trees so you don’t see neighbors even if you can hear them. Short Hiking trail connected to the campground plus so many trail options close by"
"I would recommend a 4x4 or offroad vechicle for most of the pull off roads in the area. Campsites have signs designating them and fire rings. Look for signs and pull offs from the main road."
"As the other reviews describe, it’s a groomed dirt road entrance near the parking lot for the Mount Quandary trail."
$30 / night
"This campground is located on the north side of the Twin Lakes just south of Hwy 82. "
"We love Twin Lakes! White Star campground is in a great location. Paddle boarding and fishing are great daytime activities here.
Several sites have access to walk straight to the water."
$24 / night
"Located a short drive off of 285, this campground has well dispersed sites with trees and privacy. Sites are large and offer views of nearby mountain ranges."
"This is a neat little campground that sits on the edge of beautiful Southpark in San Isabel National Forest. It's nestled in the trees, so most all of the sites are shaded."
ScoutI don’t mind sharing how great this place is because it’s absolutely massive! Tons of space to park, 5 min from town, good service and great views. Don’t even have to leave to bike around or go to the lake.
GuideStayed here 8/19/25. There are many dispersed camping spots, some to drive in to and others to drive and walk a few feet to a campsite. I parked at a little pull off on the right side of the road and tent camped at one of at least 6 tent sites at this location. This was one of the first car pull offs, but further up the road are more drive up sites for car camping. I was the only one here at this particular spot this date. The spaces are clean, flat, and have fire pits. I personally had a small view of a lake, but most of the sites didn’t. I wish the lake was a walkable distance away, but it’s not (you’d have to walk on a main road and down some mountains).
ScoutWe arrived on Thursday 8/7/2025 at 7am looking for a spot, it was pretty well filled up but we found site #13 open so we jumped on it. After setting up we walked the grounds as site #13 goes pretty far back and down the mountian and is beautiful, here's why I gave it two stars. 30-40 yards behind our fire ring there were 5 piles of human crap with TP smushed on them and with the wind alot of used TP was scattered across the site, so I had to put on disposable gloves and walk the ground and pick other human beings used TP.
Guide8/6/2025
Got here late and left early (so no photos) but this was a solid FCFS spot for tenting. Stakes went in easy, vegetation was like a cushion. Very pleasant weather - didn't need to sleep with the rainfly, and got some great views of the stars. Arrived around 9:30pm and it was a little loud in other parts of the campground - folks with fires, music, and chatter - but that died down pretty quickly and/or wasn't audible from the loop I was in. Construction on the main road wasn't a problem either.
There's a drinking water spigot right across from this site that isn't pictured on rec.gov. Water was good.
Worth a stop at Sapphire Point Overlook for a quick view as well - maybe 0.2 miles of well-groomed gravel trails to the overlook from the parking lot.
$27 tent site + $8 reservation fee = $35/night
ScoutDrove for hours looking for a spot. Insanely crowded.
GuideWent on Friday 8/15/25 Plenty of spots along Steuart Rd. Leading to Loch Lommond, as well as plenty of sites around the lake.
Really nice loop trail around the lake, not too difficult. Also a direct trail to James Peak which sits a little above 13,200ft. Not a super technical trail, but it is straight uphill for about 3.5mi. Amazing views of Winter Park and the surrounding ranges at the top.
We did get rained/sleeted on twice during the journey up and down, so I recommend bringing weatherproof gear and layers.
Drive in was super cool. 4wd not necessary at all. All you need is clearance and decent tires.
GuideArrived on a Friday afternoon, most of the first sites were claimed by then. Busy area, lots of cars and hikers passing through. Site 21 is a little ways down Boreas Pass road, off to the side with great views and lots space. The site is pretty easy to get to, but there is a steep hill when pulling into the site to be mindful of. A Nissan rogue made it just fine.
ScoutClean camp area, haven’t checked out the bathrooms. Both tent and RV available. Reservations required, but we pulled in and found a spot that was apparently canceled.
ScoutProbably about a mile into the woods on very smooth dirt roads, alot of places to park
Camping near Fairplay, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Fairplay, Colorado, offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. With the right preparation and knowledge, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Fairplay, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 490 campgrounds and RV parks near Fairplay, CO and 186 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fairplay, CO is Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping with a 4.5-star rating from 44 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 186 free dispersed camping spots near Fairplay, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Fairplay, CO that allow camping, notably Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands and White River National Forest.
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