7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several state parks and private campgrounds near Gateway, Colorado provide rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers cabin rentals with electricity, heating systems, and basic furnishings. Mueller State Park features a limited number of rental cabins with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. According to one visitor, "The cabins are adorable and so warm even when it was snowing." Denver West-Central City KOA provides more upscale cabin accommodations with concrete pads, metal patio furniture, and propane grills. Most cabins include beds with mattresses, tables, chairs, and outdoor seating areas, though bathroom facilities are typically located in central campground buildings.
Cabin sizes range from tiny one-room structures to larger family-sized units with multiple sleeping areas. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations, including Reverend's Ridge Campground where pets are permitted with appropriate fees. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabins book quickly. One KOA visitor noted, "Sites are level with concrete pads, fairly large, with nice metal patio furniture provided at each site including chairs, table, and fire pit." Winter cabin camping is available at select locations, though amenities may be limited during colder months when water systems are winterized and only vault toilets remain accessible.
Most furnished cabins provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates while others include small refrigerators or microwaves. Bear Creek Lake Campground provides electric hookups at cabin sites but no running water inside the structures. On-site camp stores at larger facilities stock firewood, ice, and limited groceries, though bringing food and cooking supplies from home is recommended. Cabins at Clear Creek Getaway include board games and barbecue equipment, making them well-suited for family stays without requiring extensive packing.
"Camped in a cabin which was clean. I will camp here again!!"
"Close proximity to the highway. Clean level spots. Geared more towards RV camping. Pros: great views of the foothills."
"So many activities and the water park was amazing. We brought the trailer and stayed in a elite site. Also paid to reserve a specific spot."
"We’re a one night in each location maybe 2 as we tour the US in 4-6week chunks."
from $50 - $170 / night
"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."
"Lots of good food nearby."
"Fire ring and picnic table at each site. The road to and in the campground was plowed. Pets allowed. Tons of beautiful hiking trails."
"We stayed here for a quick overnight so did not have time to enjoy the park. Very well kept with nice clean bathrooms. Showers take quarters so come prepared if you plan to shower."
Available next weekend
from $18 / night
"It’s $35 a night for a spot super close to the water. The spots are pretty spread out. We are taking our toddler and dogs swimming 100 times a day."
"There’s no hook ups for water, electric or dump sites although there are water spigots that can be used to fill fresh water. The shower is an outdoor shower."
from $35 - $55 / night
"Currently they don't have day-use open, so there's plenty of space at the lake to set-up and spend the day playing with the kids."
"Well-kept lake campground with lakefront sites available. You must book 3 months in advance and they can fill up quickly."
from $40 - $120 / night
"Loop E (electric hookups) is very spacious and well laid out. Every campsite is a pull thru allowing you situate anywhere along the paved area to best suit your needs."
"I reserved the area with electric hookup since I brought the van. The area was very organized and tidy. Campsite was large with a picnic table, fire pit, and central spot for trash and recycling."
Available next weekend
from $28 - $90 / night
"Some space between with trees. Nice metal patio furniture provided at each site(chairs, table, fire pit). Has decent showers, hot tubs, and off leash dog park."
"8100’ high. 7 miles off I-70 at Idaho Springs. 25 miles into outskirts of Denver. Don’t worry they have oxygen! Not kidding!!"
"It is in a beautiful part of Colorado, centrally located to many attractions. The CG itself is large, but spread out well. "
"Spots are close but private and paved pads make leveling easy. Most sites are pull through along the road and include electric. Back in sites are also available."
Available next weekend
from $18 - $270 / night
"Full of amenities (best desc): Amusement Park, Mini-golf, Hot tub, Swimming Pool, Arcade, Fitness Center, Playground, Mini-Bowling, Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball Secured Gate checking/checkout, with"
from $65 - $69 / night
ScoutLake 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!
ScoutNot the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
ScoutI 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.
TravelerIf 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.
GuideOur Campsite was nice, very clean and well kept. It did seems like the sites were a bit to close together and every spot filled. Pads were level, area around the picnic table spacious. Pit toilets were clean. The dump station was very nice and easy to use. We were driving down through Colorado to view the Fall Aspen leaves. I wish we would have stayed longer at this campsite. We stayed at the Conifer Ridge loop site 46 ...
LegendSmall place right off hwy 24 at the base of the mountains. Coffee place across the street and an auto parts store out front, not a bad combination for an RV park. Ita pretty much just a gravel lot but there are some trees. Not a bad stop but not a destination
LegendIt looks like this place has turned into a tiny house community there are a couple small RV spots but mostly its been overtaken by what looks like long term tiny homes nice place tho
LegendNice little campground, and the front desk lady was super friendly and welcoming. The location is really the key factor—very convenient to all the major hiking trails, most of which are about 15 minutes or less away. You can hear a little road noise, but it wasn’t too bad. The sites are fairly close together, and the showers and bathrooms were very clean.
Unfortunately, I did have one negative experience the evening before we left.
I went to use the bathroom, and as I was exiting, I was approached by a man who lives in the camper directly next to the bathhouse. His first words to me were, “If I see you go back into the bathhouse with those wipes in your hand, I’m going to boot and ban you.”
I apologized and explained that I didn’t realize the wipes were not allowed. There were no signs indicating this policy, it isn’t listed on the website, and no one at the office had mentioned it. I even showed him the package, which states that the wipes are biodegradable and septic/sewer safe. He responded that people should use common sense and again told me that if I used them, I would be booted and banned. He also said he had just done the same thing to another camper two days earlier.
I completely understand the need to protect a campground’s septic and sewer systems, and I would have respected the rule if I had been made aware of it. My issue was the way the situation was handled. Instead of simply and politely saying, “Please don’t use those wipes because they can cause problems with our system,” I was immediately threatened with being booted and banned.
The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and unfriendly. It also left me feeling uncomfortable, as though campers are being watched closely rather than simply being approached respectfully when there is an issue.
That was especially disappointing because, aside from this encounter, our stay was pleasant. A little communication and a more courteous approach would have made a big difference in the overall experience.
GuideFull of amenities (best desc): Amusement Park, Mini-golf, Hot tub, Swimming Pool, Arcade, Fitness Center, Playground, Mini-Bowling, Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball
Secured Gate checking/checkout, with attendants during the day, and code access after hours
Place is pretty huge, so need to walk a bit (unless you rent a cart)
WiFi can be a little spotty
Cabin rentals near Gateway, Colorado provide opportunities for outdoor exploration in the foothills and mountains of central Colorado. Most cabins sit at elevations between 7,000-9,000 feet, with significant temperature drops after sunset even in summer months. Cabin rentals typically require advanced reservations, especially during peak season from May through September when availability becomes limited.
Mountain biking trails: Mueller State Park offers extensive trail systems for riders of all skill levels. One visitor noted, "Great hiking and biking trails. Beautiful lake for swimming and paddle sports. Will definitely be returning for the archery and horseback riding."
Fishing access: Standley Lake Regional Park provides shoreline fishing with mountain views. "I don't know how you could not like a place with a huge lake that bald eagles nest beside. With a rookery, this is the spot for bird enthusiasts!" reports one camper.
Paddleboarding and kayaking: Castle Mountain Recreation Area offers non-motorized water activities on Wellington Lake. A visitor explains, "Great place to take the camper and kayaks. Kayaking, SUPs, fishing, hiking."
Privacy between sites: Several cabins at Golden Gate Canyon State Park offer more secluded settings. "We stayed in a tent site one night and wish we had planned for two. Beautiful facilities and well-kept sites. Would love to explore all the trails next time," notes one reviewer.
Evening stargazing: Bear Creek Lake Park cabins provide night sky viewing despite proximity to urban areas. According to one camper, "While this campground is minutes from the city and seconds from a highway, at night you feel like you are in a quiet, mountain campsite with stars to gaze for days."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin locations offer wildlife sightings. A visitor to Reverend's Ridge Campground shared, "Get up early and drive mountain base road...we caught a great view of a moose. Panorama Point had a breath taking view."
Seasonal availability: Some cabins close during winter months. At Bear Creek Lake Park, the camping season runs "April 1 to October 31," while other parks maintain year-round cabin rentals with limited services.
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Many cabins have no indoor plumbing. A visitor to Standley Lake noted, "Bathroom access was an issue in the AM due to only one stall."
Fire restrictions: Fire policies differ between cabin locations. At Denver West-Central City KOA, "Sites are level with concrete pads, fairly large, with nice metal patio furniture provided at each site including chairs, table, and fire pit."
Terrain considerations: Cabin sites may have challenging access. One camper advised about Standley Lake, "Not a lot of shade, ground kinda pebbly. If you're looking for a quick post up near Denver or Boulder, sure. If you're looking for peaceful camping, you could do far better."
Accessible recreation: Mueller State Park cabins offer nearby activities. A camper shares, "Great location within Colorado's Mueller State Park. Easy access to trails, visitor center, and scenic drives. Nice large site with level gravel tent pad, large table, and nice fire pit."
Kid-focused amenities: Jellystone Park at Larkspur provides extensive family entertainment. A visitor described it as "What a place. Hundreds of spots- a water park, a bounce pad, cabins, golf carts, putt-putt oh my! This place is a campers with kids dream. It can get noisy and it's definitely not remote."
Consider noise levels: Family-oriented cabin areas may be lively. One camper at Jellystone noted, "By far my favorite campground in Colorado. Sites all have great views and are paved. The park is clean and rangers are always around checking in. Close to town and great hikes."
Pack extra activities: Bring games for unpredictable mountain weather. A visitor to Mueller State Park advised, "The camp sites are well maintained and have vaulted toilets and water pumps conveniently located throughout the campgrounds. Some camp sites are very close to one another, but everybody was respectful of each other's space and quiet."
Elevation preparation: Denver West-Central City KOA sits at high altitude. "Yes Mountain High!! 8100' high. 7 miles off I-70 at Idaho Springs. 25 miles into outskirts of Denver. Don't worry they have oxygen! Not kidding!!"
Leveling challenges: Bring leveling blocks for cabin sites. A camper at Reverend's Ridge mentioned, "The sites are not very level so be prepared to use your blocks. When we were there, there were bear in the campground."
Limited hookups: Many cabin areas lack full utilities. At Denver Meadows RV Park, a visitor noted, "It is a no thrills, Quiet, peaceful, full hook-ups kind of park. Little expensive but one cost covers everything, plus it is an all season park."
Weather preparedness: Mountain cabin locations experience rapid weather changes. A camper at Mueller State Park advised, "Very nice quiet stay in the woods. All camp sites are very easy to get to and nicely groomed. Very pleasant stay. Got below freezing so be ready for the cold."
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