RV campgrounds near Grant, Colorado offer mountain camping at elevations between 8,500-10,000 feet. Most sites in this area require leveling equipment due to the mountainous terrain, and nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing even in summer months. Cell service becomes more reliable along highway corridors but remains spotty in canyon locations throughout the region.
What to do
Hiking nearby trails: Access segments of the Colorado Trail directly from Tiger Run RV Resort in Breckenridge. "Multiple segments of the Colorado trail are accessible right from the park," notes one visitor who appreciated having trail access without driving to trailheads.
Fishing opportunities: Cast a line at stocked ponds within campgrounds or nearby rivers. "There's a small catch and release trout pond on site," mentions a camper who stayed at Middlefork RV Resort in Fairplay, adding that it's "really close to Lake Granby and Willow Creek for some great fishing."
Gold panning: Try your luck at gold panning activities offered at select RV parks. A camper at Middlefork RV Resort pointed out its unique feature: "This place has on site gold panning! I can't give this place much praise but the gold panning did it for me!"
What campers like
Mountain wildlife viewing: Many RV parks in the Grant area offer regular wildlife sightings. "Wildlife right outside our door every morning," reported a camper at Diamond Campground & RV Park in Woodland Park, while another mentioned, "Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
Riverside locations: Sites along water features provide scenic camping spots. "We had a spot right next to the river," noted a visitor to Middlefork RV Resort, and at Clear Creek RV Park in Golden, a camper enjoyed having "a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river."
Access to mountain towns: RV parks serve as convenient bases for exploring nearby communities. "We loved the town of Fairplay which has some nice restaurants, ice cream shop, and a coffee shop," shared a camper who stayed at Middlefork RV Resort, noting they "were there when Fairplay had its Living History event in town."
What you should know
Winter operations: Only select RV campgrounds remain open through winter months with modified services. One camper at Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground noted, "It snowed the night we were there and they had cleared by 6 am," demonstrating the park's winter maintenance.
Site leveling challenges: Mountain terrain creates uneven camping spots at many locations. "Sites are not necessarily level & certainly aren't spacious," commented a camper about Dakota Ridge RV Park, while another advised about Diamond Campground, "Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level. Easy to book and pick your desired site."
Reservation requirements: Summer and fall weekends fill quickly, especially at parks closest to Denver. "We didn't have reservations and needed a place in a pinch. They had plenty of spots," shared a camper about an off-season stay at Dakota Ridge, but this is uncommon during peak months.
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with play areas: Some RV parks offer dedicated recreation spaces for children. "This campground has a pool and hot tub. The play set for kids is small," noted a visitor to Dakota Ridge RV Park, providing context for families planning activities.
Consider parks with gaming facilities: Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain in Granby offers extensive entertainment options. "Arcade, restaurant, mini bowling alley (free), playground, dog parks, pool, hiking trails both paved and unpaved," lists one camper, while another adds, "Kids enjoyed activities - popsicle eating contest, t-shirt tie dye, and donut decorating."
Evaluate bathroom facilities: Family-friendly bathrooms vary widely between parks. "Bathrooms and showers were exceptional," noted a camper at Middlefork RV Resort, while another camper at Clear Creek RV Park appreciated that "bathrooms were clean."
Tips from RVers
Check site lengths carefully: Many mountain RV parks have limitations for larger rigs. "Must be an experienced driver to navigate the tight lots and roads," warned one RVer about Dakota Ridge RV Park, while at Clear Creek RV Park, a visitor mentioned "our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
Bring water pressure regulators: High water pressure can damage RV plumbing systems. At Applewood RV Resort, a camper cautioned, "Be sure to have a water pressure regulator or you'll come back to a flooded RV."
Verify seasonal amenities: Available services change throughout the year. "COVID shut the hot tubs down but they have them. One of the restaurants was closed either for COVID or that it was later in the season," explained a visitor to Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain, showing how amenities can vary by timing.
