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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."
"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."
$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. "
"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."
TravelerSome unlevel spots but good space between spots. Vaults toilets. Common drinking water spot available. Very peaceful.
Travelerquiet, clean, lake is beautiful. came in without a reservation and had a great time
ScoutWe needed a last minute spot and this was just fine for one day. Got there around 8-8:30pm and found a spot with a fire pit. It’s a pack in-pack out type deal. No restrooms, hook-ups, trash, or anything like that, that we are aware of. Very simple sites. There were mostly campers and maybe one other tent. It’s was a little misty in the morning. Some noise from the road. Super close to Leadville so that was nice. Overall, would stay here again for a last minute spot.
ScoutChecked out the lower sites of Gothic on a Tuesday afternoon. The first group of sites has a restroom and they are situated in the trees sort of on a hillside. All were occupied except for one site that just looked to difficult to get our 19' AWD van down into and then it really looked like positioning and leveling the van would be an issue. Also no solar due to being in the trees. These sites at least had a vault toilet available. Drove up to the next set of campsites - two spots were vacant here but again, we just couldn't find a spot to park the van that we were happy with (perhaps being a little picky, but wanted something where we could open our slider and set out chairs/ground mat, etc. The two sites that were open sort of left us in very bumpy road in and just didn't work. Drove up the road thinking to scout the next sites but turned around at the "high clearance/4x4 only" sign. Ended up going to Slate River and grabbing a dispersed site between Oh Be Joyful and the large Musicians site. Worked good for the van.
ScoutDecent amount of sites, really convenient from highway and pretty well located to get to DeCaLiBron, Quandry, Breckenridge etc. Road gets pretty rough pretty quick, there’s only like a 3 of the sites I’d consider accessible with a low clearance vehicle.
ScoutLess road noise and mayhem from the half moon sites
TravelerWe got here Sunday night to escape the crowds but it was still pretty full and we got super lucky with campsite #38. The road is quite rough but I could get here with my FWD sedan (just make sure to drive slow and carefully). Saw some deer right by our site and Gothic mountain looked stunning. Highly recommend!
ScoutGreat campground with over 20 back in against the river sites. Several great spots close to river sites with mature trees and good amenities.
TravelerFairly remote site considering its proximity to Silverthorne. Rough, rocky road, some clearance is nice to have. Road might be a little difficult if wet as parts of it are pretty steep. Sites are well marked and generally spaced pretty far apart although some sites are clustered together. Bear country. Stream running near or by many sites is nice, great hiking trails at the end of the road with a small parking lot. Be careful though, once you get on Gore Range trail there are number of trails that feed into it so it’s easy to get lost on the return trip (ask me how I know?) Just make sure you have a map going or take pictures of your trail crossings. Nice views, good remote feel to it.
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 420 campgrounds and RV parks near Granite, CO and 157 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 27 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 157 free dispersed camping spots near Granite, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Granite, CO that allow camping, notably White River National Forest and Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
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