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Lots of options for spaces and the road was fairly easy to get in! Just a little bumpy but fine if you take it slow
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RV campgrounds near Franktown, Colorado offer a range of hookup options, from basic electric connections to full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer. Dakota Ridge RV Park in Golden provides full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections for motorhomes and travel trailers. "Sites are close but private and paved pads make leveling easy," noted one camper about similar parks in the region. Garden of the Gods RV Resort accommodates big rigs with pull-through sites and offers year-round operation with full hookups. Clear Creek RV Park operates seasonally from May through September with electric, water, and sewer connections but does not accommodate oversized rigs. Denver Meadows RV Park in Aurora features concrete pads with full hookups and can handle larger motorhomes and fifth wheels.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer and fall months when Colorado RV parks fill quickly. Most parks charge additional reservation fees ranging from $6-10, with some adding credit card processing fees. Dump stations are available at all full-service parks, though several reviews mention waiting times during peak checkout periods. Cell service varies significantly by location, with mountain parks experiencing limited connectivity. Pet policies differ between facilities—most allow two dogs under 25 pounds each with designated pet areas. Several parks enforce strict quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM. Winter camping options remain limited near Franktown, with only select parks maintaining water connections during freezing temperatures.
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1. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
"Perfect location on the edge of the city. Easy access to highways and the city. It is pricey and there are many rules but it is full service with a very friendly staff."
2. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"Convenient location close to the park and the town shops. Lots of amenities at the campgrounds including very clean bathrooms and showers. Good WiFi available."
"Super close to pikes peak entrance and town, but still quiet. Super packed, lots of long term tenants. GREAT SHOWERS & laundry!"
3. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
"Clean place right in town but has a woodsy feel to it has decent amenities and feels really safe. Its close to town whixh is great if you need any supplies or just need to get something hot to eat."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $110 / night
4. Clear Creek RV Park
"Stayed here for a month and a half with electric only (full hook up spots for extended stays were already taken but that was okay). Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating."
"Had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
Check Availabilityfrom $68 - $85 / night
5. Denver Meadows RV Park
"It is a no thrills,Quiet,peaceful,full hook-ups kind of park.little expensive but one cost covers everything.plus it is a all season park."
"Haven't had any problems, it was quite, and peaceful. Lots of good food nearby."
6. Pikes Peak RV Park
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms. Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
7. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney
"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."
8. Colorado Springs KOA
"The sites are nice, we had a pull through site with patio, fire pit, grill and table with chairs."
"A blast for kids, plenty of room for big rigs."
9. Falcon Meadow RV Campground
"stayed here 2 days, near Colorado Springs, plane noise from Air Force academy & road, backin site, full hookups, go In store when checking in,"
"We stayed at this campground full-time for almost a year and it's lovely for that purpose or for a night away. Kind helpful owner. Good access to the springs"
10. Foot Of The Rockies RV Resort
"Alot of long term residents and traveling workers. Has a small playground for kids. Dumpsters and a dump station. Not a bad stop along your trip but wouldnt call it a destination"
"restroom although only one toilet and shower for females."
Check Availabilityfrom $80 - $120 / night
Drive Time
- 33 min from Denver, CO
- 44 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 58 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 21 min from Greeley, CO
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RV Park Reviews near Franktown, CO
1366 Reviews of 167 Franktown Campgrounds
- EElizabeth W.
GuideNorth Round Mountain
Great packed road into the camp. We stayed in November and had the place to ourselves. Lots of sites. We stayed back near the end of the camping area and had a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
Daniel K.
ScoutPepper Pod Campground
Affordable, basic living. Mostly full time so openings are usually on a waiting list.
Robert T.TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
Kevin H.ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake Wellington is a beautiful family and dog friendly campground just about 90 minutes from Denver. There are 75 sites, and even when it's pretty full they are decently spaced out that you don't feel too on top of other guests. We brought our dogs and a group of friends and had a great few nights, even seeing Bald Eagles mating!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
Guide to Franktown
Franktown, Colorado sits at an elevation of 6,380 feet in the high plains between Denver and Colorado Springs. Winter temperatures can drop to single digits while summer days often reach the 90s with afternoon thunderstorms common from July through September. Most camping areas near Franktown remain open May through October, with limited winter availability due to water systems being winterized during freezing months.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: Clear Creek RV Park in Golden provides direct access to walking paths along the river. "Along a gorgeous walking path to the mountains, within immediate walking distance to multiple breweries and restaurants, and extremely accessible to the mountains," notes one camper at Clear Creek RV Park.
Tubing and fishing: The waterways near Golden offer recreational opportunities. "There is so much to do at this location; aside from the sectioned off RV area, there are lots of paths and locals parks to adventure around. Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime," mentions a reviewer about Clear Creek activities.
Wildlife viewing: RV parks near Franktown provide chances to spot local wildlife. "Saw a deer just chilling in our backyard," reports a visitor at Garden of the Gods RV Resort. Diamond Campground in Woodland Park, just 45 minutes from Franktown, offers regular wildlife sightings: "We have uninvited friends, deers all over!"
What campers like
Transit convenience: Some Franktown area RV parks offer public transportation options. "The bus to Union Station leaves every hour just outside the campground - so with an easy 30 min trip, you are in the center of Denver! Could not be any easier when camping without a car," writes a reviewer about Applewood RV Resort.
Proximity to attractions: Location near popular destinations ranks high for campers. "This RV campground is along the creek that runs through Manitou Springs. We specifically asked for a creekside spot. I slept great listening to the creek," shares a camper at Pikes Peak RV Park, adding that "Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
Pet amenities: Several rv parks around Franktown accommodate pets with dedicated areas. "Larger than usual dog run area was nice (right next to the playground made it easy to run both the dog and the kids)," notes a camper about Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Campsites vary significantly in levelness throughout the area. "Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level. Easy to book and pick your desired site," advises a camper at Diamond Campground & RV Park.
Internet connectivity: Cell service and WiFi quality varies significantly at campgrounds near Franktown. "Google speed test showed 2Mbps down, 0.40Mbps up," reports a visitor regarding WiFi at one RV park, while another mentions: "The internet was a snail pace. We couldn't keep anything logged in."
Reservation timing: Booking early remains essential, especially for longer stays. "We were looking at Google maps and were concerned about the location and spacing of campers but it's a great place and lots of space between campsites!" reports one Diamond Campground camper, highlighting that photos don't always represent actual site spacing.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Several parks have water features for children. "They have a water slide and other fun activities," writes a visitor to Colorado Springs KOA. Another adds, "The pool area looks great for kids."
Playground access: Check for parks with play equipment. "Paved roads throughout made for nice bike rides with the kids and larger than usual dog run area was nice (right next to the playground made it easy to run both the dog and the kids)," notes a family at Garden of the Gods.
Accommodation options: Consider cabins for family comfort. "Me along with four other friends spent several days tent camping around the Colorado Springs area. On our last night of travel, our camping plans fell through and we needed to find a convenient place late at night to rest. We ended up at the KOA and took advantage of one of their adorable little cabins. All five of us spent the night, actually pretty comfortably," shares a Colorado Springs KOA visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Look closely at site maps and check for shade. "Choose your spots wisely, the road can be noisy and the meadow side gets windy. If you want shade, check out the satellite image to check which spots have trees nearby (about half do)," advises a camper at Falcon Meadow RV Campground.
Water pressure awareness: Bring pressure regulators for rv parks near Franktown. "Be sure to have a water pressure regulator or you'll come back to a flooded RV," warns an Applewood RV Resort visitor.
Dump station timing: Plan dump station usage strategically at busy parks. "Sewer is 6 inches above grade and slinky support wasn't tall enough. You might be lifting your hose to assist emptying," notes an RVer at Applewood Resort, highlighting infrastructure challenges that affect departure procedures.
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