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$30 / night
"This campground is located on the north side of the Twin Lakes just south of Hwy 82. "
"We love Twin Lakes! White Star campground is in a great location. Paddle boarding and fishing are great daytime activities here.
Several sites have access to walk straight to the water."
$20 - $40 / night
"This place is so easy to get to and is very close to the city of Buena Vista. Any type of car can make it to the campsites and there are bathroom facilities available."
"Over 50 sites available, some grouped together, others you can just drive in and have plenty of privacy. There are even public vault toilets available."
$23 / night
"Easily one of my favorite places to camp in Colorado! It’s a must stay every year for me. Killer views, great hiking, beach days and a peaceful location."
"Twin Lakes, outside of Leadville, is one of my go to spots within a few hours of Lone Tree (Denver)."
"This is exactly what we were looking for in Colorado, thanks to the previous reviewer we found it by dumb luck! Primitive camping at its finest. Absolutely stunning views."
"We were able to find dispersed camping if you keep driving down the road past the private ranch. There was a fire pit, shade, and a short walk to the river. Super dusty though."
$30 / night
"The campground’s location on the hillside allows for an excellent view of Twin Lakes and the surrounding mountains. Also close to the South Mt Elbert and Colorado Trail for easy hiking."
"high altitude. no showers, so come prepared. the camp manager is very helpful and gave us great tips for the mountain hike. it is some distance from the trailhead (although there is a trail from the campsite"
"I live around the corner from Twin Lakes so it's literally my backyard getaway.. Most recently spent the 4th of July out here. It's all BLM camping equiped with fire pits."
"Immediate access to Colorado Trail, cycling, hiking, and Twin Lakes activities. The road can get rough, and is narrow in one spot. Accessible with smaller trailers. "
"The tallest mountain in Colorado is close by; I highly recommend the hike to the summit of Mount Elbert if you have half a day and nine miles in ya! It is an easier 14er, just long."
"I travelled to Twin Lakes the weekend after Memorial Day weekend to explore more of Colorado. The drive from Denver was beautiful and the Twin Lakes topped it all."
"Just up the road from Turquoise Lake and away from the apparent popularity of that spot you can drive up this well-maintained forest road for some peace and quiet and minimal bugs!"
"You pull off the highway onto some dirt road and drive about 3 miles past the private land onto numerous beautiful drive up campsites."
"The Colorado trail/CDT passes close by and was a great evening hike from our camp. We ended up leaving around 9pm because there were 3-4 campfires around us, one super smoky and we have a baby."
"Great spot to camp, saw hikers off in the distance a few times but overall all to myself. This site definitely requires high clearance! There were quite a few campsites nearby which were taken."
$28 / night
"Beautiful little campground between Twin Lakes and Independence Pass. Our site had a large enough space for our oversized ground tent and enough shade to keep cool in the heat of the day."
"My favorite part: drive across the bridge!! There are twice as many campground spots as you initially think!
We got the best spot, day-of, & paid on our way out."
TravelerWe stayed for one night. Beautiful area! Kind of a rough road getting in but we had an off road camper so it was no big deal. Plenty of non-off road campers there as well, just have to take it slow.
TravelerStayed here for just one night, but it was really nice and plenty of sites for just about any sized trailer.
GuideCame out on a Friday night to hike La Plata. Twin Peaks and Parry Park were sadly full. We found this little spot, which would have been a godsend. It’s small but there was room for at least 7-8 tight sites. We have a rooftop tent and there was a level spot. At 10:30 pm, a group of guys started partying and yelling and laughing. This went on all night, we ended up going home at 0245 and not hiking. Wouldn’t be surprised if those guys hang out there every weekend. Very disappointing.
GuideCame out on a Friday night, it was almost full. We got site 3 which is on higher ground, right by the toilets, almost no shade and in clear view of all the other sites. If you can get sites 7-10, 6 also pretty good, you’ll have a beautiful site next to the creek. There was a large group at sites 7 and 8 that hogged the creek most of the day, they seemed to have a great time. Nice hike across the way along the creek, but it’s short. Would recommend if you can get out early and get a premiere spot.
ScoutLoved this camp ground. So much space in-between sites. So beautiful and clean. The dirt bikes were not to bad the only noise issue was a camp by us that yelled and partied loud until about 3am. No enjoying the stars when you listen to drunks for hours. Highly recommend this site just hopefully you dont get people like them.
ScoutOn the whole you visit Chapman to enjoy the backcountry experience and to get away from everything. If you camp there for a few nights it gives you great access to hiking trails in both the Holy Cross and Hunter Frying Pan Wilderness areas. Relax by the small lake which is enjoyed by any craft without a motor and people fishing.
Best Hikes:
Shorter ones - Sawyer Lake, Chapman Lake, Frying Pan Overlook
Longer ones - Lyle Lake, Tellurium Lake, NY Lake, Eagle Lake
Great place to bring the whole family as it can be enjoyed by all ages.
It is only open during the summer and into early fall, which is my favorite time to visit as it is less crowded.
GuideWe arrived early on a Saturday and had our pick of roughly 6 or 7 sites. We attempted to stay at site 9. We had left the site for about an hour with a few personal items to indicate we were staying there for the evening, but ended up having a few inconsiderate folks steal the site from us. Incredible area though, would have loved to camp there :(
TravelerTurtle rock is a bit difficult to get to in an RV, but is a great spot with climbing mountain bike and hiking trails.
TravelerThis was easy to find. I arrived around 4:00 in the afternoon on a Friday and there were still a few sites available. There is open space and trees if you’re looking to not have your tent get too wet from any rain - I came in July, monsoon season. This is next to lots of trails, so hikers walk by in the morning — not sure about afternoon as I left around 9 the next morning. I’d say any all wheel drive vehicle can make it to these sites. They aren’t far off the turn off from the highway. I have a Bronco Outer Banks, but I wouldn’t need this type of vehicle getting up the road, just AWD. There are lots of rocks everywhere, and people have built lots of fire pits to use. I decided to have a little fun and build one myself. If it’s still standing and you happen to stay at the site I set up camp, it was built for you and all the future campers!
Camping near Granite, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Granite, Colorado, offers a unique blend of adventure and tranquility. With a little planning, you can enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Granite, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 417 campgrounds and RV parks near Granite, CO and 155 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Granite, CO is White Star with a 4.8-star rating from 26 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 155 free dispersed camping spots near Granite, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Granite, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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