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The historic mining town of Victor, Colorado sits at the base of Pikes Peak, surrounded by diverse camping options ranging from developed sites to remote dispersed areas. Mueller State Park Campground, located 20 miles northwest in Divide, offers year-round camping with electric hookups and modern amenities. Closer to town, Cripple Creek KOA provides full-service RV sites, cabins, and tent camping from May through October. For those seeking more primitive experiences, the Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites feature free dispersed camping along creek beds and forest roads, while Gold Camp Road dispersed sites provide creekside camping with fishing opportunities in Boehmer Creek.
Road conditions and seasonal access significantly impact camping options around Victor. As one camper noted, "To get there you are better off taking Gold Camp Road from the Victor side. We approached from Colorado Springs and the road is very rotted due to the amount of rainfall." Many forest roads require high-clearance vehicles, particularly after spring runoff or summer thunderstorms. The area's high elevation (9,700 feet in Victor) means cool nights even in summer, with potential for snow as early as September. Cell service becomes limited or nonexistent on many back roads and dispersed sites. Fire restrictions are common during dry periods, particularly in late summer.
Proximity to mining history and outdoor recreation draws many visitors to the area's campgrounds. The towns of Victor and Cripple Creek feature well-preserved gold rush architecture and mining attractions, with one reviewer noting, "Great hiking nearby and the towns of Cripple Creek and Victor are full of old mining history." Fishing opportunities exist in several creeks and at nearby Skagway Reservoir. Campers frequently mention the area's scenic beauty and dark night skies as highlights. Weekend competition for dispersed sites can be intense, especially during summer months. As one visitor to Phantom Canyon observed, "Everyone is right when they say, have someone get there Thursday to get a choice spot. But few people know if you keep driving up the canyon, there are more public lands spots you can claim."
"This Colorado state park brings visitors year-round for all types of recreation. We have traveled here several times, both tent camping and in our camper."
"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. Can’t wait to go back!"
from $18 - $270 / night
Check Availability"This is such an awesome drive. A solid 3 hours from Denver. No service as soon as you get to the dirt part of the road, so its best to have your whole crew riding behind you in a line."
"Look for the off-trail spots to find a more private campsite."
"Great hiking nearby and the towns of Cripple Creek and Victor are full of old mining history!"
"Only downfall is that it was a bit of a drive to many main attractions in Colorado, but it was worth the drive."
"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."
"The park is conveniently located close to everything to do in Colorado Springs. Spaces were VERY close together. There is no view of any of the surrounding beauty."
"This campground is a great central location for everything around Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. It is very close to Garden of the gods park and red rock open space."
"Amazing location right next to Boehmer Creek. There are 5 or 6 sites mainly for tents. You might be able ti get an rv in there but low hanging trees and narrow rutted trails would be a problem."
"loved this spot even stayed a couple extra days right by nice size creek the cooler weather was nice and meant not alot of bugs. more traffic on road than expected but not bothersome. people close by but"
"Beautiful 4 mile drive up a winding dirt and gravel road through the canyons with the stream next to you. Camp sites a little close but not so bad. The scenery is out of this world."
"Close to the trailhead that will take you up. This is on the backside of the mountain if you are in Colorado Springs."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."
"It is in Cascade, CO right off of Highway 24. It is minutes away from Pike's Peak, Manitou Springs, Cave of the Winds, Red Rocks Open Space, and Colorado Springs."
from $40 - $87 / night
Check Availability"We booked 2 adjacent sites."
"It was nice and quite, away from road noise, surrounded by mountains. The bathrooms were nice and the water pressure was amazing."
from $39 - $77 / night
Check Availability"** General: Small (47 site) RV park at the eastern edge of downtown Manitou Springs, next to Schryver Park."
"Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry. I was suprised upon arrival the campground changed ownership since our last visit."
ScoutGreat spot for relaxing weekend getaway for our family. Plenty of room for the kids to explore and they even had a blow up bouncy house for them during the day. Hot tub under the stars at evening time. Very clean bathrooms!
GuideCool spot. I like there were different sized spots and a clearly marked line where a 4WD/AWD vehicle is needed and no large rigs. I found a spot that was visible by the road, but there was water access and cool surroundings. The main road was well paved, but turning into my site was a bit rough and I needed the 4WD. There were large animal (I assume black bear) prints to give that extra bit of camping excitement, but no actual sitings (one day, Juliana. One day). Some mosquitos but not overwhelming. The scenery was gorgeous. Definitely a bit desert-esque but it was legitimately perfect weather in mid September. Cool creek rocks and a stunner of a sunset. Would absolutely return again. No numbered sites. Toilets about 1/4 mile beyond the drive through boulder.
GuideQuite the drive but worth it. They were repaving some of the road and I personally had no issues getting to a site. It’s gravel, but doable for most vehicles. There was a propane tank and some trash left behind when I got there (always disheartening to find), but it didn’t feel “lived in” like some other spots have so I ultimately felt pretty safe. It was truly beautiful. I got a spot right at the creek that was tucked away from the main road. Maybe a handful of cars passed throughout my stay, so very peaceful and quiet. Zero amenities, so come prepared. No Verizon cell service. Lots of milky quartz laying about, beautiful birds and minimal bugs. Would make the trek here again in a heartbeat.
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!
TravelerBasic amenities, but clean and easy to find. The campsite is very close to the highway, so if you're looking for something more off the beaten path, keep looking. However, if you just need a place to sleep with great views, this is a solid spot. We saw bighorn sheep and even heard what sounded like a bobcat possibly mountain lion at night.
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.
ScoutFound a great spot a bit further in surrounded by Juniper trees and a bit of grassy patches and rock fire pit. Love the open space and secluded spots! Definitely not ideal for the cacti. Our pup ended up sniffing one and got the needles in her muzzle. 😬 Weather is pretty nice with highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s
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 ...
Dispersed camping near Victor, Colorado offers primitive sites along forest roads and creek beds without developed amenities. At 9,700 feet elevation, the area experiences significant temperature swings with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 40s even during summer months. Forest Service Road 376 provides creek-side camping spots with varying levels of accessibility depending on recent precipitation.
Hiking at Crags Campground: Located 20 miles from Victor near Divide, this campground provides direct trail access to several popular hiking routes. "Great hikes, fishing, cabins and views," notes Justin C. about Mueller State Park Campground. Another camper shared, "The end of the campground feeds into many trailheads, which are great for exploring."
Rock climbing opportunities: The Bank Campground, situated near Canon City, serves as a base camp for climbing enthusiasts. "This is where you want to be if you're looking to do some rock climbing," explains Graham K. about The Bank Campground. The site is approximately 100 yards from one of Colorado's most popular climbing areas.
Stargazing: Forest Service Road 376 offers exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. One camper at the dispersed sites noted, "Dark skies, direct access to creek. Multiple dispersed loops off this road. Road manageable in most vehicles in decent weather." The high elevation and distance from urban centers create ideal conditions for astronomy enthusiasts.
Wildlife encounters: The wooded areas around Mueller State Park provide opportunities to observe local wildlife. "We saw some deer that came through our site. Just a real nice relaxing place!" mentions Brian F. about Mueller State Park Campground. Another reviewer noted, "Super nice facility and clean. Very busy park as a lot of sites are on the main road."
Creek access: Many dispersed sites along Forest Service Road 376 feature direct creek access. "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," describes Madi G. about Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites.
Privacy at select campgrounds: Red Canyon Park offers well-spaced campsites for those seeking more seclusion. "Red Canyon Park was absolutely beautiful! Campsites were very spread out, and I barely saw anyone drive by the whole time," reports Emily at Red Canyon Park. Another camper mentioned, "Very secluded! Needed leveling blocks but saw several occupied sites more level."
Bug preparation essential: Insect activity varies by season and location. "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," warns Madi G. about Phantom Canyon Road.
Limited cell service: Most dispersed camping areas have minimal to no connectivity. "No mobile signal once turning off the paved highway," notes Timothy N. about Crags Campground. In some areas like The Bank Campground, campers report spotty service: "It is a paid site but can be reserved online for a reasonable price. I paid 50$ for 6 days."
Road conditions vary seasonally: Access to many camping areas requires navigating unpaved roads. "The road was easy for our loaded down Subaru to handle. Stunning red rock formations and the campsites are spread out," explains Abby D. about Red Canyon Park. For some dispersed sites, a high-clearance vehicle becomes necessary after rainfall.
Playground access: Some developed campgrounds offer recreational facilities for children. "Close to comfort station and playground. Coin showers but are super clean," mentions Lynnae C. about Mueller State Park Campground. Families appreciate the dedicated play areas after a day of hiking or exploring.
Educational opportunities: The mining history around Victor provides learning experiences. "The tunnels were also super cool to go under. I highly recommend this sight to everyone! Especially families!" shares Jayden W. about Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites.
Family-friendly amenities: Certain private campgrounds offer additional services. "The staff was super friendly and helpful! The facilities were always very clean. They had breakfast for you in the morning if you wanted for $5," writes Tessa S. about Lone Duck Campground and Cabins.
Elevation considerations: The high elevation affects RV systems and comfort. "All the basics and nice sized spaces. Quiets down early evening and stays that way all night," notes Leslie S. about Garden of the Gods RV Resort. RVers should prepare for significant temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Hookup availability: Electric hookups are limited to developed campgrounds. "We stayed in conifer 25. Close to comfort station and playground. Coin showers but are super clean," mentions Lynnae C. about Mueller State Park. Those requiring full hookups should consider Cripple Creek KOA, where one camper noted, "Beautiful place to bring the family as they have activities for all ages."
Site leveling challenges: Many camping areas require leveling equipment. "The roads & sites are not ideal. We felt like we were off roaming in our RV. We watched a pull behind bottom out while pulling out of their site," cautions Angel about Golden Eagle Campground. RVers should arrive with leveling blocks and stabilizers, particularly for dispersed sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Victor, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Victor, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 288 campgrounds and RV parks near Victor, CO and 74 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Victor, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Victor, CO is Mueller State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 67 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Victor, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 74 free dispersed camping spots near Victor, CO.
What parks are near Victor, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Victor, CO that allow camping, notably Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands and PSICC.
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