Best Campgrounds near Florence, CO
Florence is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Florence. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
Best Camping Sites Near Florence, Colorado (230)
1. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
36 ReviewsCañon City, CO8 miles"Look for the off-trail spots to find a more private campsite."
"Stayed for the weekend, found a place tucked back away from the road and felt completely secluded from the world. No service, no noise, just the sound of the creek and an occasional car driving by."
2. East Ridge Campground in Royal Gorge
25 ReviewsCañon City, CO11 milesWebsite+1 (719) 269-9028$20 / night
"Right next to the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City Colorado, the highest suspension bridge in North America ! Do the Segway tour over the bridge!!"
"Paved & gravelled roads, hiking trails, free camping, sightseeing, off roading, atv, handicap accessible, dogs off leash, picnic tables, firepits, kid friendly."
3. East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge
15 ReviewsCañon City, CO11 milesWebsite$20 / night
"Tucked away and very nice campground close to the Royal Gorge and Canon City if you need to get camping supplies. Get water and ice at the filling station by the Goodwill store for a great price."
"My partner and I really enjoyed this campsite and the surrounding area. We got site 23 and IMO it’s the best spot with the most privacy. Other spots were a bit crowded and close together."
4. Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
18 ReviewsCañon City, CO14 milesWebsite+1 (719) 275-6116"Beautiful views and a great walking path for my dog. I could have gone for miles. People are super friendly and it’s clean! Close to hiking. Well worth the visit"
"The site we got had our door facing another camper's door and our picnic tables were next to eachother, so we didn't spend much time hanging out outside."
5. Penrose Common Rec Site
11 ReviewsPenrose, CO9 milesWebsite+1 (719) 269-8500"There’s lots of trails in the area (OHV) but other than that, not much else to do. There is a clean vault toilet at the entrance, no trash services. Plenty of spots as you keep driving up the hill."
"Restrooms were available at entrance as well as a loves a couple few miles away for showers."
6. Red Canyon Park
21 ReviewsVictor, CO16 milesWebsite+1 (719) 269-9028"Fun to explore by day through the little canyon or along the rocks above, there's a walk for everyone here. Best enjoyed in fall and spring, summer is quite hot. The campsites are basic and roadside."
"Some great spots close to red bluffs and seasonal river. Went in the autumn and hike along the river bed and climb the falls. Vaulted toilets, fire rings, covered tables and Flatish camp spots."
7. Arkansas Point Campground — Lake Pueblo State Park
39 ReviewsPueblo, CO23 milesWebsite+1 (719) 561-9320$36 / night
"This was first camping trip staying in a Colorado State park and it was great! We had an electric only back-in site next to the bathhouse which was clean and had 4 separate bathrooms with showers."
"We were visiting a friend in Pueblo and this place was close by. (Downtown Pueblo has a really nice riverwalk. Found a free museum that honored Medal of Honor recipients.)"
8. Haggards RV Campground
8 ReviewsPenrose, CO11 milesWebsite+1 (719) 547-2101"The sites were large and plenty of room for my slideout and not too close to next site."
"There's a seasonal pool, walking trails and a HUGE fenced dog park. Most spots are pull thru, and it's worth the short, easy drive from I-25."
9. Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
14 ReviewsPenrose, CO17 milesWebsite+1 (719) 576-0619$69 - $79 / night
"A great midpoint basecamp location for going up to Colorado Springs area or down to Canon City(Royal Gorge) areas. The campground was always quiet in the evenings and felt secure. "
"This is a lovely park about 30 minutes south of Colorado Springs. We camped here for 5 nights in a back in spot with full hookups, site 51."
10. Phantom Canyon
5 ReviewsPenrose, CO12 miles"It is a bumpy road, but we had an F150 and a Santa Fe, that both made it in fine, though some spots are walking only."
"I’m a rooftop tent camper and the views are amazing but was hoping to be close to the water and isolated from other campers."
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East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge
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East Ridge Campground in Royal Gorge
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Recent Reviews near Florence, CO
1417 Reviews of 230 Florence Campgrounds
- HHayden P.
TravelerPhantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
Incredible
Stayed for the weekend, found a place tucked back away from the road and felt completely secluded from the world. No service, no noise, just the sound of the creek and an occasional car driving by. There is a lot of biting flies so bring bug spray if you plan to camp! Gets warm during the day but it does get pretty cold at night
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Lydia P.
GuideThe Bank Campground
Beautiful spot off Shelf Road
Was lucky enough to get the last spot on the Saturday before Memorial Day. This is right by a climbing area, seemed like that’s who was mostly at the FCFS loop. Our spot didn’t have a lot of shade but it was spacious with beautiful views. Off-roads/trails near by with even better views. Loved this place.
Mindy R.TravelerEast Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge
Great Campground close to Royal Gorge
Love this campground. Sharing a bunch of campsite photos. Sites 1-10 are designated for RVs and tents, and sites 11-23 are tent-only. The camp host was great and nice. We had one RV that ran a generator all night the first night, but the camp host spoke to them, and they did not do it the second night.
- MMadi G.Traveler
Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
Such an amazing camp site we found!
We found an amazing camp site that was down a slope. We parked up top and lugged everything down the slope. It was tough but so worth it. There was 5 different camp site areas at the bottom right next to the water. The worst and only bad part was the insane amount of biting flies. It was unbearable at times and our dogs were very stressed from them all over them. Bring those fly bags that attract them away from you unless you’re prepared to get eaten up by the flies. The bathrooms were a bit of a drive from our site. They are nothing lavish (bring sanitizing wipes) but they were nice for the kids who weren’t comfortable going outside. The site is easy to find because it has a wooden fence in front to warn not to take motorized vehicles down the slope. We took a cavas wagon for the heavy items and let it roll backwards down the slope with the help of two people. Not easy but Highly worth the hard work as you’re secluded from the road and have a lot of tree coverage for hot days. Also great to utilize this if you have young children who like to wander. We didn’t have to worry about them being near the roads.
John T.TravelerDispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Pretty good
All in all, it was a good site. Flying insects caused some grumpy people.
wayne H.TravelerSwift Puma Heights Campground — Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Great views and close to C Springs
We really like camping here. It’s very close to Colorado Springs and even closer to Fort Carson. So many things to see and do in the hiking trails are great.
Obey L.
ScoutThe Bank Campground
Amazing place to camp.
It's a great little spot. My little 2 wd 2000 hyundai made it up here with no problem. Has fire place. Cell service. And great open spots to place a tent.
Mark J.GuideEast Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge
One Stop
I liked this for a one night visit. Close to the Royal Gorge near Canyon, CO. Primitive with vault toilets for each loop (2). Vault toilets were in decent shape. There are no water stations in the campground. You have to bring your own water.
- MMichael D.Scout
Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
Reservation consideration
I can't speak for the park itself being that I didn't have the opportunity to stay there. My review is for my breakdown situation and trying to cancel it. Traveling to Cody Wy, my airstream axle broke and I barely made it to Cody. I took it into a rv repair shop and it was established that I needed a new one. They were 3 to 8 weeks ordering time so I am still currently stranded in Cody. The first thing I did was call the five reservations that I had made to cancel them. All but Mountaindale honored it even with similar cancelation policies. My breakdown happened on a Tuesday and my reservation was for the following Sunday. I emailed Mountaindale the rv shop name and phone number where the rv was for verification. As devastating as this is, this added insult to injury to an already bad situation. I get it that policy is policy but also the owner has no sympathy for people's misfortunes. Again, the other four reservations(KOA, another Campspot affiliated and two others) canceled and gave me full refunds.(Like any compassionate company would do)
Guide to Florence
Camping near Florence, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax under the stars, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the trails around the Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park. "From the campground, you can easily hike up to the creek and the east face of the dunes within 15-30 minutes," says a happy camper.
- Stargazing: The Zapata Falls Campground is perfect for stargazers. One visitor noted, "You MUST take a walk down into the dunes after dark… simply breathtaking."
- Fishing and Water Activities: At Arkansas Point Campground — Lake Pueblo State Park, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A reviewer mentioned, "The views were AMAZING at sunset!"
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Mueller State Park Campground. One visitor said, "The renovated restrooms were super clean, and had heat and lights."
- Scenic Views: Many love the views at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground. A reviewer shared, "Beautiful park with great hiking trails and full hookups. Up on the side of a mountain overlooking Colorado Springs."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness at Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping. One camper noted, "It was quiet but very windy at the top of the mountain."
What you should know
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in summer. A camper at Pinon Flats Campground warned, "In July, there were a ton of mosquitoes everywhere except over the sand."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Zapata Falls Campground, have basic facilities. A visitor mentioned, "There are no frills at Zapata Falls—no hook-ups, no hosts, and only vault toilets."
- Reservation Required: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Mueller State Park Campground noted, "You do have to reserve online now in advance."
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like the Colorado Springs KOA. One parent said, "They do fun activities on the weekends like mining for gems and tie-dye shirts."
- Safety First: Choose campgrounds with good facilities and supervision, like Garden of the Gods RV Resort. A reviewer mentioned, "It’s a very safe area."
- Plan for Quiet Time: Make sure to check quiet hours. A family at the Colorado Springs KOA appreciated that "quiet time starts at 11pm so it’s nice and quiet for the evenings."
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookups: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Eleven Mile State Park noted, "No hookups, trashy. Winds in the evening almost made me leave site."
- Space for Big Rigs: Look for campgrounds that accommodate larger RVs, like Arkansas Point Campground. A camper mentioned, "The spots are pull through which makes setup and tear down so much easier for camp!"
- Be Prepared for Weather: Campers at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground advised, "The road up to the campground for about a mile and a half was pretty steep, probably 8 to 9% grade. Watch your brakes coming down."
Camping in Florence, CO, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Florence, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Florence, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 230 campgrounds and RV parks near Florence, CO and 58 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Florence, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Florence, CO is Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites with a 4.6-star rating from 36 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Florence, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 58 free dispersed camping spots near Florence, CO.
What parks are near Florence, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Florence, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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