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"This park is kind of pricey even in the winter (we stayed Nov22-Jan23) but it’s Colorado and it’s all pretty pricey. Park staff is super friendly and accommodating."
"Good site if you want to be close to Denver but still have a short drive to the foothills."
$36 - $200 / night
"Chatfield State Park is a great mixture of access to the outdoors with availability of many of the benefits of a metro area close by."
"This is the first time I’ve found a state park so close to a major metro area!!
Because of its proximity to Denver, Chatfield fills up quickly, so book well in advance."
$28 - $432 / night
"I only gave it 4 stars because on the outskirts of the state park we have a lot of homeless camps popping up oblong Parker road and 225."
"It is in the center of the city, but aside from the traffic on the dam in the distance you would not realize it. "
$18 / night
"area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk"
"Late October is very unpredictable in Colorado for a camper who is primarily a tent camper."
$32 - $80 / night
"Had a great spot right next to the Clear Creek walking path. The campground is clean and well looked after. Clean bathrooms and showers. Close to many hikes and mt trails."
"**Campground Review: **
Golden, CO is a super cute town on the outskirts of Denver. The city has a campground in a prime location, and we were lucky to book a site!"
$35 - $55 / night
"Take a friend and a picnic for a lovely day on this beautiful lake right here in Arvada. Your worries fall away and you can experience the joy in nature around you. Maybe weird but true!"
"5 stars because of the lake, Mountain Views, and it not being far from town. Rent a floatation device or bring your own and enjoy the warmth on the lake☀️"
"This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."
"Note: If the GPS takes you to a dirt road with a closed gate at the end, get back on the highway and take the next exit to the park entrance."
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
$33 - $40 / night
"They use a keycode system to restrict access to the centrally-located bathhouse (there is only one in the campground), which I thought was clever. "
"The highway noise was very noticeable, but didn’t take away from the peaceful setting. It was a clean campground. The bathrooms and showers were clean and have a key code for entry."
"It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great."
"The Gross Resevoir outside Boulder is a great place for people to go for some recreation just outside the city. People commonly drop in a paddleboard or kayak."
ScoutCamp sites are nice, but except for a few (~5) the rest require a serious climb (drive) up a gnarly hill with deep ruts.
I wouldn't try this with a camper/RV, or anything that doesn't have high clearance and power.
ScoutHaven’t been out camping in a while,
Should have 4x4 but we made it without.
One vehicle had a 20’ cargo trailer. (Required 4x4)
10 minutes from Estes Park, lots of local places to go. The camp ground down below will even let you shower for 8$.
Sweet!
GuideLike most of the national parks where we’ve been able to snag a campground. This one was fabulous. You have beautiful views of longs peak, and multiple other lower peaks as well as nearby glaciers. It’s on Bear Lake Rd., which is a covered place to have a reservation to drive. It’s right across the street from the shuttle if you wanna take that all the way up to Bear Lake to do some nice hiking. It’s a little less than a mile away to Sprague Lake and there is a connecting trail as well. The Rangers and camp hosts were friendly and informative. There are many sites that are open where a Starlink would work well and there are several other sites where there are many trees. There’s also a beautiful group camp area if that is your need.
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We had almost full bars thanks to the proximity to WP. Probably won’t come here again due to the highway noise, but it is a very nice place to camp.. especially if you are a mountain biker!
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.
GuideWish we could say more. Staff is friendly and location is good for both the mountains and the metro area. Colfax Road is extremely busy & unfortunately loud. The property has seen better days. The laundry facility is reasonably priced but 2 of the 6 washers & 3 of the 8 dryers are not working. Sites are not necessarily level & certainly aren’t spacious. Grass is pretty sad or nonexistent except right at the office. Overall just seems pricey.
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.
ScoutProbably about a mile into the woods on very smooth dirt roads, alot of places to park
Camping near Federal Heights, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Federal Heights, Colorado, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for you!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Federal Heights, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 310 campgrounds and RV parks near Federal Heights, CO and 78 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Federal Heights, CO is Dakota Ridge RV Park with a 3.3-star rating from 41 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 78 free dispersed camping spots near Federal Heights, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Federal Heights, CO that allow camping, notably Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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