Florence sits at an elevation of approximately 5,180 feet in south-central Colorado, surrounded by the foothills of the Rockies and high desert terrain. This region experiences warm summers with temperatures often reaching the 90s and mild winters compared to higher elevation areas. Camping near Florence provides access to both mountain environments and the unique Arkansas River valley landscapes, with several campgrounds offering full hookup sites for RVs within a 30-40 minute drive.
What to do
Explore Royal Gorge: Visit the impressive 1,200-foot deep canyon just 15 miles west of Florence. The Royal Gorge RV Resort & Cabins offers proximity to this natural wonder. "The location was perfect, close to the Royal Gorge bridge, rafting in the Arkansas River, hiking trails, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and several great restaurants," according to mich.
Visit Garden of the Gods: Drive 45 minutes north to see these dramatic red rock formations. "A must go for sure!!! Surrounded by gorgeous scenery, fresh mountain air, beautiful pines, plenty of scenic views," shares Michelle W. from Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Go hiking: Access numerous trails throughout the region. "There is a nice dog park on-site. In fact, the best we've seen while traveling," notes Terry P. about Haggards RV Campground, adding it's "only 40 min from Colorado Springs or Royal Gorge."
What campers like
Mountain views: Enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. At Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, "The sites are terraced so that everyone has a beautiful view. There is no cell service for AT&T or T-Mobile, but you are able to do wifi calling with their WiFi," explains Lori C.
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. "Views of mountains, pines and aspens and privacy in the well designed sites! Owners and camp hosts were delightful and helpful," reports Lynne K. about Rocking M Ranch Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Watch for local animals visiting the campgrounds. "We saw deer wander around the campsites every morning and evening," writes Lori C. about Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, while Tara K. mentions at Haggards RV Campground: "So neat to see pronghorn in nearby fields as we sat drinking coffee."
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have well water with mineral content. Joel G. warns about Haggards RV Campground: "Water system needs work; well water has rust and sediment, be prepared!"
Cell service considerations: Coverage can be limited in this mountainous area. Kevin H. reports at Haggards RV Campground: "Data - T-mobile 5G: lacking, ATT: not so hot, Verizon: great, Visible: pretty good, Cricket: ok for voice."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds sit near major roads. Judy P. notes about Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort: "Beginning early morning until late afternoon M-F, trucks roar up and down this road. If your spot is near the road, as ours was, it is very annoying."