Duane V.
Traveler
Travelerpike national forest (CR 511)
Not to far off of a paved road. You do have to open and close 1 gate. Just a lot of people walking dogs on the nearby trail.
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Mueller State Park Campground permits pets throughout most of its spacious sites, requiring pets to be leashed and attended at all times. Many of the tent, RV, and cabin areas are open to dogs with designated pet-friendly zones. Garden of the Gods RV Resort also welcomes pets with full hook-up sites and cabin accommodations that accept dogs, though some cabins may have breed or size restrictions. Visitors note that the bathrooms at pet-friendly campgrounds are generally clean and well-maintained, with hot showers available at several locations. Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping offers free primitive camping with dogs on national forest land without designated sites or facilities, providing a more rugged option for campers seeking seclusion with their pets.
Rampart Range Road dispersed camping areas feature multiple sites where dogs can explore off-leash in undeveloped areas, though wildlife encounters require vigilant pet supervision. Several tent campers report deer sightings near their campsites at Lone Duck Campground, where pets must remain leashed throughout the property. The campground offers pet-friendly cabin options alongside traditional tent sites that accommodate dogs. Nearby hiking trails accessible from Green Mountain Falls provide additional exercise opportunities for dogs, though some trails require dogs to be leashed due to wildlife concerns. Pack extra water for pets when visiting dispersed sites, as drinking water is not available at most primitive camping locations. Bear Bottom Cabins and Glamping welcomes pets at their luxury tent sites, with dedicated areas for pet relief and specific pet policies to maintain the natural setting.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Green Mountain Falls (198)
1. Mueller State Park Campground
"Pets are not allowed on the trails & they do have rangers hiking looking for rule breakers. "
"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."
from $18 - $270 / night
Check Availability2. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"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."
3. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
"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 Availability4. Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
"Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones. Certain areas of this road are heavily graded so take it slow if need be"
"There is a LOT of trash out there that you don’t really notice until you stop to take a look The first place we stopped was so covered in broken glass that we opted to find another spot bec our pet pig"
5. Rampart Range Road - Dispersed Camping
"Bears and cats abound. I heard a cat bigger than the one that I had with me screaming his/her lungs out before sunrise. The area is beautiful and wild with an expansive tree canopy."
"Great boulders to climb great area overall we had our two kids and two dogs as well as me and my wife. We’re here in a pop-up and the only downside was it got really windy on our first two nights"
6. Pikes Peak RV Park
"Camp spots are super close to one another, but you are right up to a stream, there is a dog park and you can walk to downtown manitou springs."
"** General: Small (47 site) RV park at the eastern edge of downtown Manitou Springs, next to Schryver Park."
7. Cascade-Chipita Park/Woodland Park
"This park has set up campgrounds, but we chose to drive off road a bit and set up camp on the edge of a rocky overlook. Given we went in October, but we were the only campers around our area."
"There were a few pull-off roads off of rampart. Each pull off had a few camping spots with a place for a tent and a fire circle. The view was great and it was a beautiful area."
8. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"It is located in Woodland Park, a lovely mountain town about 30-40 min. outside Colorado Springs. Lots of sites, mostly RV but there is a nice tent only section with a good number of spaces."
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
from $30 - $110 / night
Check Availability9. Crags Campground
"One of my favorite campgrounds in Colorado that I’ve found. Quiet and remote, but not far from a town. Lots of trails nearby. We hiked to Pikes Peak via the Devils Playground trail."
"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."
from $25 / night
Check Availability10. Peregrine Pines FamCamp
"Met some nice people and some very rude people who would not control their dog. "
"Campground Review Note: This is a military campground only, on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs, CO. "
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- 47 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 16 min from Denver, CO
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Green Mountain Falls, CO
1832 Reviews of 198 Green Mountain Falls Campgrounds
N. Cole P.TravelerStarlite Vintage Resort
Super cute campground, well kept, beautiful views, very close to the Royal Gorge. Camp hosts were very responsive, we got in a little late and they were quick to help us out. A few things that are important to know: they have a lot of stickers, the super sharp prickly ones and the super sticky ones. They have a decent size dog run(dog park) area that is great because of the stickers. It’s a good spot to take your dogs let them run off some energy. I would suggest a small cover down there due to all the weather. We really thought the sauna and hot tub should be available to the patrons staying here at the facility and so we went to go check it out and it cost $29 for an hour. Which was a bummer.
Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
Daniel H.
ScoutMountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
Great 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!
Juliana J.RangerPhantom Canyon
Love a little history/camping combo!
Cool 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.
- Juliana J.Ranger
Cripple Creek BLM Area
Worth the trek! Stunning landscape right on the creek
Quite 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.
Kevin H.ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake 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!
Lauren P.TravelerFive Points Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Very close to the highway
Basic 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.
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I 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.
Guide to Green Mountain Falls
Dispersed camping options near Green Mountain Falls, Colorado provide primitive sites for campers with pets at elevations of 7,500-9,000 feet. The forest service land surrounding this small mountain town offers both designated dispersed areas and unofficial pull-offs with varying levels of privacy. Weather can change rapidly in this region, with afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months.
What to do
Wildlife viewing opportunities: At Lone Duck Campground and Cabins, campers report regular wildlife encounters. "We woke up one morning at our tent site with deer walking and eating down the creek right next to us," notes Tessa S. The natural setting creates opportunities for memorable animal sightings.
Hiking near Manitou Lake: The trail system around Colorado Campground connects to Manitou Lake and surrounding forest. "There's an easy path to Manitou Lake where lots of folks were fishing and boating," reports Mary D., making this a convenient option for combining hiking with water activities.
Mountain biking trails: The network of forest roads in the area provides excellent mountain biking terrain. Doug C. explains that on Rampart Range Road, "several forest service roads branch off with dispersed camping. These smaller trails make for a much more relaxing and peaceful weekend, I highly recommend if you have a 4x4."
What campers like
Budget-friendly options: The free dispersed camping on Mount Herman Road offers cost savings without sacrificing views. "Beautiful views, ~50 minutes of rocky gravel road to reach the top but doable in any vehicle depending on the weather. Tons of spots and easy to be secluded," shares Logan C. about Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the well-maintained facilities at established campgrounds. Kenneth F. notes that Mueller State Park has "beautiful clean place" with "30 amp electrical hook ups. Along with fireplaces and picnic tables at each site. Awesome hiking trails with views of the mountains."
Sunrise views: Morning light offers special moments for campers at higher elevations. The BigRed Overlander describes finding "a pull out fairly close to the main road with established fire ring. Great views of the city lights and then sunrise" at Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping.
What you should know
Road conditions: Access to dispersed sites often requires navigating rough forest roads. Evan E. warns about Mount Herman Road: "This area is beautiful with lots of great sites available along mt. Herman rd. Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones. Certain areas of this road are heavily graded so take it slow."
Site availability patterns: Weekends see significantly higher usage at dispersed sites. Cody S. notes that Rampart Range Road dispersed areas are "extremely packed on weekends... on weekdays multiple spots available."
Campfire regulations: Fire restrictions frequently change based on conditions. While most dispersed areas allow fires in established rings when no bans are in place, campers should check current regulations before their trip, especially during drier summer months when restrictions are common.
Water access: Bring all water needed for your stay at dispersed sites. As Caroline W. notes about Rampart Range Road dispersed camping, the area has "good location and nice views. close to rampart reservoir" but no direct water access at campsites.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Established campgrounds offer amenities specifically for children. Amanda M. shares that Lone Duck Campground has "all of the amenities. Pool, laundry room, gift shop/Grocery. Arcade, pond, clean bathrooms. Best place every. And surrounded by mountains!"
Beginner-friendly sites: Some locations work particularly well for introducing children to camping. Cody R. recommends Colorado Campground as "a great campground for introducing little ones to car camping. The campground is clean and well-maintained, the sites are good-sized and it's a short hike to decent fishing at Manitou Lake."
Family fishing opportunities: Multiple locations offer fishing access for families. Matthew J. notes that Colorado Campground has "great hiking for little kids around the lake" while being "heavily wooded and spacious sites."
Tips from RVers
Spacing between sites: RV campers often note the proximity of sites at developed campgrounds. C.W. observes that at Garden of the Gods RV Resort, "all RV spots are ridiculously close. Not only did I feel I was about to hit my new neighbor, I found out that I share a water spout with my back neighbor." Consider this when booking if privacy is important.
Electric hookup availability: Diamond Campground receives positive reviews for its facilities. David W. notes it's "a nice campground. Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level. Easy to book and pic your desired site. Good cell reception and easy to work while on the road."
Water pressure considerations: When camping with pets at developed campgrounds, water access can vary. Anthony B. cautions that at Peregrine Pines FamCamp, "water pressure here is really strong so make sure you have a water pressure regulator handy," a helpful tip for those bringing their dogs camping.
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