Top Tent Camping near Greeley, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Greeley, CO (29)
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Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
Nederland, Colorado48 Reviews81 Photos1287 SavesFive miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice.
Streams; treat water for drinking.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Allenspark Dispersed Camping
Allenspark, Colorado21 Reviews54 Photos860 SavesWith a few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on National Forest System lands. Restrictions protect resources, minimize road damage, and reduce conflicts between landowners and visitors. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in one location. After 14 days, the campsite must be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for another 14 days. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period. Some areas may require the use of designated campsites, and some areas, such as Indian Peaks Wilderness, require camping permits. More than 40% of lands within Boulder Ranger District's boundaries are private property. It is your responsibility to know if you are on private or public land.
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Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow
Estes Park, Colorado10 Reviews22 Photos143 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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- Equestrian
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Longs Peak Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Allenspark, Colorado14 Reviews37 Photos515 SavesLongs Peak Campground is open for the 2024 summer season. Located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on Hwy 7. This small, tents-only campground is located in a forested area that is 9,500 feet above sea level (3000 m). This campground has vault toilets and there is no water available. Campers must bring their own drinking water when camping at Longs Peak Campground.
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Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir
Eldorado Springs, Colorado20 Reviews55 Photos1143 SavesCamping is allowed at numbered designated campsites. No fee is charged. Practice Leave No Trace Principles.
Camping is limited to 14 days in one location. After 14 days, your camp must be moved at least three miles away.
Maximum stay is 28 days within a 60-day period. After 28 days, all property and people must leave the Roosevelt National Forest.
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Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping
Nederland, Colorado17 Reviews22 Photos1116 SavesNOTE: Campers who build any fires face fines up to $5,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment for open fire violations.
Leave No Trace must be observed, as in any outdoor space.
In any season this area is prone to very strong dry winds that can pick up a hot coal from a campfire that has lain dormant for as much as three days and ignite dry vegetation, causing horrific devastation. People from outside Colorado may not understand how tinder dry this area can be. 197 homes in this area have been destroyed by wildfires. All of these fires were started by humans.
Local residents overlook this area and if they see visible flame or smoke they will call the Boulder County sheriff. Any campers who require a campfire are recommended to disperse camp near Sugarloaf Mountain where fires are permitted.
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Horsetooth Mountain - Backcountry Site 2
Masonville, Colorado1 Review5 Photos45 SavesThe scenic 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (consisting of Culver, Soderberg, and Hughey Open Spaces) covers elevations from 5,430 to 7,255 feet. Its 29 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails connect to the Blue Sky Trail and Lory State Park trails.
The outstanding Horsetooth Rock is a familiar local landmark visible from the plains. This open space is also known for Horsetooth Falls in the spring, and for tremendous Front Range views. Drinking water is available at the trailhead. Please carry enough for your hike or ride.
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space requires entrance permits, is open year round, and is located west of Horsetooth Reservoir, 4 miles from Fort Collins and 12 miles northwest of Loveland. Horsetooth Mountain Trailhead is open 24 hours a day; Soderberg Open Space Trailhead is open sunrise to sunset.
Camping is allowed in the backcountry only at designated sites and is prohibited in the parking lot. You must register using the backcountry logbook near the Horsetooth Mountain entrance. (First come, first served.) Check in with a ranger if you have any questions.
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$10 / night
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Carter Knolls Campground at Carter Lake
Lyons, Colorado2 Reviews2 Photos37 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot
Pinewood Springs, Colorado6 Reviews12 Photos626 SavesFree camping (dispersed) is allowed on most national forest lands except in highly developed areas - such as trailheads, campgrounds and picnic sites - and in some of our most visited places. Be sure to check for regulations in advance and look for signs in the area to indicate if camping is allowed.
Some areas allow camping in designated sites only.
Know Before You Go
Check the weather and road closures before heading up. Follow Leave No Trace principles. There are no facilities or trash receptacles. Pack out what you pack in. Make sure camping is allowed. Many lands within the national forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. Check that you’re on National Forest lands: maps. Don't stay too long. Camping is limited to 14 days.within any continuous 30-day period. at any location within the same 20-mile radius. see Order Plan on building a campfire? Campfire restrictions can occur any time of year. Check for fire restrictions and if you build a campfire, know how to extinguish it.
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Lory State Park Backcountry
Bellvue, Colorado1 ReviewLory has six back country campsites. All six campsites are a minimum 1 hour hike from the nearest parking lot. All campsites are now available for reservations. Remember that Lory DOES NOT ALLOW CAMP FIRES, however camp stoves are okay. All campsites are primitive and you must pack in and out all necessary items, including water.
Camping at Lory State Park is in the back country only, meaning there are no campgrounds, car camping or RV camping available. These primitive sites can be accessed by at least a 2-mile, one-way hike. The back country sites are a good training ground for Scouts and other groups who want to train for longer backpacking and camping trips. There is no water, restrooms or tent pads at these sites and fires are prohibited. Small camp stoves are permitted. Call the park at (970) 493-1623 for back country camping information.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Greeley
1153 Reviews of 29 Greeley Campgrounds
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Very nice campground IN the park
3 nights starting Thursday after Labor Day. Was able to get the reservation 2 weeks ahead as it was released for use. Camping at this campground also gives you a time+ entry permit good for bear lake road. After 1 pm the first day and then anytime on following days. They have planted many new pine trees a few years ago to replace the ones destroyed years ago. Even then the shade in much of C loop is nonexistent. Thus a tarp is a good thing. Sites are reasonably well separated. In a few years as the new trees mature the privacy between sites will be good or very good. Restrooms were clean. Their time actuated lights makes the campground dark if no one is using the head. That is very good because star watching was excellent (near a new moon). Evening ranger program was held in the amphitheater each night. Hiking trail to sprague lake is about a mile with plenty of birds and other critters. We saw a weasel and a flock of turkeys. At sprague lake around 9 am the local moose goes wading to eat. And of course you are in the park, so you can drive to see elk, coyotes, pika, marmots and more. Great place. T-Mobile varied from 2 bars LTE or 2 bars 5G. Sufficient connectivity
Forest Road 332 Dispersed
Quiet with lovely views
Found a nice big spot with sun and shade and a great overlook. Was a touch concerned that it would get ATV trafficy over the weekend as it was at a junction where 3 roads jet off. However upon inspection on mountain bike, they all dead end and aren't very long, so fun for a little bike ride but not much of an ATV or dirt bike adventure.
Being towards the end we saw very few people and it was quite and serene. We did it in our sprinter camper van with 2WD and pickup.
Only issue we had was due to the nature of disbursed camping not the site or area. A car with 3 men showed up Saturday evening. In the morning one of their dogs wandered over to our site (my husband had run into town so I was alone). Owner meandered over and retrieved her, without a word. Later the 3 of them started walking up one of the roads, them one walked across and just with the dog on the rock outcropping technically on our site. He eventually went back to their site. A while later one of the walkers returned and decided to use his metal detector on the road 30 from our site and right behind where I was sitting. There was oddles of space to explore so it was creepy that's he chose to be that close to me. As I got up to walk back to my van, the second dog came running at me barking. The guy eventually called it back and it left me alone, but again not a word.
I LOVE dogs, but I'm not a fan of their humans who don't keep them within their boundaries and let them charge after "the neighbors"
Except for the creepers, it was a wonderful place
Dutch George Campground
Serene and georgeous
Amazing campsite. Plenty of spots directly next to the river and beautiful views all around.
The fishing is excellent on this stretch of water as well.
Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow
Spacious campground
Lots of room to spread out but some weird regulations. Like only 3.2% alcohol?
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park - 2024
Beautiful views and a great spot of Bear Lake Rd.
Larimer County Hermit Open Space County Park Bobcat Campground
My favorite!
Just stayed here as our Basecamp for our RMNP adventures. This has moved to the top of my list of favorite campsites! Some sites are smaller, but several are good size and spaces far enough apart for the perfect amount of privacy. The vault toilets were the cleanest we have ever seen! Basically no cell service unless the wind blew just right. Also, they do charge an additional $15 to use the dump station. That felt like a rip off considering what we already paid to stay here with no services, but wasn’t much we could do about it.
LaVern M. Johnson Park
Great Spot in the creek with kids
This campground has everything. Full hook up, shower, restrooms, a great playground and a fantastic river.
Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Loved this place for 40 years
It’s a place I’ve camped so many times. Just beautiful and in the park so don’t deal with timed entry.
Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot
Some good views by 4x4
You really want a 4x4 in this area to get to good spots. It’s crowded and can be sketchy in my experience as a fire fighter up there. Bike riders take offense to people shooting and vice versa. Can be loud at night and day with motorized vehicles.
Pawnee Campground
Spectacular!
We loved camping here! We were very surprised that our site #14 did have trees and privacy after hearing from others that the Elk loop was bare from beetle kill. Lots of sites are bare, but this one is on the edge close to the Moose loop so plenty of trees. We did have to wait at the entrance gate until almost exactly our check in time at 2:00, but that was ok. Also, rec.gov had the check in and out times incorrect which was confusing, but the flexible and friendly campground hosts allowed us to finish our morning hike, giving us until noon to check out and into our second site(regular check out is 11:00). Something else surprising, the hosts said they often have same day availability due to cancellations and people who leave earlier than expected. Not sure I would take a chance and come up just for that, but it could extend your stay.
We ended up changing from Moose site 17 to site 34 for the second night. Both were amazing and private, but 34 had more space and suited us better. Wonderful experience with friendly and helpful hosts, very clean restrooms, quiet, peaceful, and fantastic hiking- oh and the views from the lake! Book early but don't give up- we got in on cancellations!
So wonderful to walk to the trails and there are many to choose from from. The restrooms are super clean, although not as many and as closely spaced as usual, but it wasn't a problem. We were so happy to make reservations on cancellations as it is super hard to get a spot here. We will try again in the future! Such a gorgeous place.
Gross Reservoir Dispersed
Lost phone !
Please text 603 404 8514 if you find a phone at site 15 !
Great spacious spot with picnic table and walkable to the reservoir
Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake
Quiet, beautiful views
Clinging to the side of the mountain, each well appointed site fits the camper's needs, from basic tent pads up to full water and electric connections for RVs. Common bathroom, shower, dish and clothes washing facilities centrally located, clean and well maintained. Sites are spread out a bit if also a little small. Every day I had mule deer visiters. I would definitely stay here again.
South Shore Campgrounds at Carter Lake
Nice lake view
Good spot. County was in a burn ban so no fires or charcoal grills allowed. Lake had some weird rules. You have to buy a county park pass when making reservation.
Jackson Lake State Park — Jackson Lake
Nice state campground
Our spot was close to the lake. The beaches had good sand and the water was cold. Our pad had a nice fire ring and table, and electrical hookup. The park has a free to use waste dump on the way out.
Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot
Easy to find. Plenty of space.
Drove out to this spot off Ski Road in Allenspark. Most spots sit on a creek that gives a good ambiance. Few spots need 4x4 or really good tires, but there’s a spot for everyone. Clear skies at night, but tree cover if you prefer. Quick drive to Estes Park. No Verizon cell service.
Allenspark Dispersed Camping
Ski Road
Nice spots along the creek that runs along ski road.
St. Vrain State Park Campground
Nice suburban park
Have to take off 1 star for the freeway noise and the lack of trees. However, the sites are nicely spaced, with many of them facing a few different ponds. The full hook-up sites are much more open than the electric only ones. Also, no showers on the full side, but what looks like a nice building on the electric side. It’s an hour to Estes Park, and it’s nice not to have to drag your rig up the mountain. Plus it’s close to Longmont where we found a couple cute breweries/cideries.
Allenspark Dispersed Camping
The Perfect Stay
Allenspark Dispersed Camping provides an exceptional spot to stay. Our spot was near the creek, the sound was beautiful. The only downside was absolutely no cell service. The directions landed us near someone’s home, however dispersed camping is about 1.5 miles further down Ski Rd. No fire due to the current fire ban.
Lost Lake Dispersed
secluded and private
had to drive pretty far on some dirt roads to get to the location maps took us too. also checked to see if there was service before going and said we would on verizon but not exactly true. there was some service at the sight we stayed at, 1 bar, but most of the road/sights there was nothing. not that odd for dispersed camping but just something to note.
we only saw one car drive in while we were there and saw a set up not too far from where we stayed but besides that didn’t hear or see anyone. very beautiful area and saw lots of deer on the drive in and drive out.
very good experience if you’re used to dispersed camping or being far from anyone else.
Gold Lake Area Dispersed
Guaranteed Weekend Spots!
Took a chance on this place for Saturday camping, arrived here around 10am, so many spots! My group of 6 took the second spot on the right, we hiked about a mile to the lake only to discover a whole different area for camping! The lake is private, but pretty cool rock formations that you can climb up. There's fire rings at every site, FYI there were little to know mosquitos at the first couple spots, but got worse as we walked towards the lake. No amenities, no cell service for ATT, Verizon, & T-mobile. Solid spot, close to Boulder!
Flatiron Reservoir Campground
Weekend camping
Go past about a 1/4 a mile where you gps tells you to turn and you will see the entire campsite from the road before you turn. Very close to the road, and a strip mine? lots of noise. Site is not level but has electric. I did not see a Dump area, but potable water by each bathroom. Dumpsters to throw trash in at the entrance. Sites are very close, see photos. Reservoir has restrictions because of power plant (no water activities of any kind). No walkable hikes or trials. The price is very high for a rv park style camping. $50/night plus parking?!?!? So $60/night, without water and pretty much a generic RV park style setup. Also a fire ban so can’t even use the ring provided. Some sites are a little better but not much. Do not recommend, better options in the area. 1bar for ATT service. 2 stars because of electric.
Beaver Park Reservoir - Dispersed
Nice but probably won’t go back
We left on a Friday afternoon had a great spot next to the trail and just a little walk to the main lake. Our camp site had trash still so the previous didn’t pick up after themselves, the lake was “private” so couldn’t fish it unless you were a member of the place. So we had to drive down a few miles to even be near water and fish. We are in a fire ban which of course we were okay with no fires and respected the rule. But the folks across didn’t seem to think it applied to them so they had a huge fire going.. over all we made the best of it but there were things that didn’t make it our favorite place to be.
North Boulder Creek Dispersed Camping
Great view
A lot of camping areas. Some of which could support RVs. There is a container of water that is provided along the entrance Road for drowning fire pits. Verizon signal is very spotty. I was able to find one available spot that had two bars. Great View and great area. Stayed here for 2 days. Some of the further spots might require 4x4 access
Allenspark Dispersed Camping
The most perfect campsite!
We had the spot that was right on the creak. The sound of it made you fall right asleep! It was so so pretty! Only 30 minutes away from Estes Park. The only downside to it was that there was absolutely no service whatever.
Longs Peak Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Longs Peak Campground Site #6
Great spot, plenty of shade, incredible mountain view to the east! Quite campground. First come, first serve sites. Manicured and well maintained.
Allenspark Dispersed Camping
BEARS
Amazing spot to camp, prob top 5 dispersed spots in Colorado that ive been to so far. But unfortunately, the bears know about it and tear into cars. Bear opened our door (key fob was too close and unlocked) and ripped up food bags (Yes I know how to store food now, I've been lectured by a million people already), and we were not the only ones. Happend at 4am so we packed up and bounced, saw two other cars broken into by bears. We were actually woken up by the bear and scared it off but it really didn't feel like it needed to leave, just trotted away.
Manhattan Road Dispersed Camping & OHV
Forest Road 171J
We did not find a campsite right on the pin we drove up a little ways and came to a couple different dispersed spots. When you hit a Y in the road head left you will come across a couple fire pits. Great camping for dirt bikes, four wheelers and toys. We were right next to private property but the only ones out here.
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