Best Tent Camping near Guffey, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Guffey, CO (46)
1. Mueller State Park Campground
Divide, Colorado54 Reviews•155 Photos•615 SavesMueller's campground has 136 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are 99 electric sites, many with tent pads and 22 basic walk-in sites in Prospector Ridge (sites 55-66) and Turkey Meadow (sites 100-109) Campgrounds. Sites 12 and 22 are handicapped designated sites. You must have a handicapped placard or license plate.
Campground Amenities The Comfort Station is open year-round. The Camper Services Building is open only in summer (Mid May - Mid October) Both buildings contain flush toilets. On-site accommodations include firewood for sale, a camper services building with coin-operated showers/laundry and modern restrooms, vault toilets, dump station and a playground.
Mueller offers three group campground opportunities nestled in the aspen and conifer forest, conveniently located near the Camper Services Building.
Winter Camping: Mid October - Mid May Mueller has 29 electrical sites available within the Peak View Campground and the Revenuers Ridge Campground (Sites 1 –9, 11-13, 15-22 and 81 – 89) during the winter. The Comfort Station, containing flush toilets, will remain open. Vault toilets will be open at Outlook Ridge, Peak View Campground and across from site #87. Water is available at the outside spigot at the Comfort Station; all other hydrants are closed, so we suggest bringing your own water. The dump station is dry dump only, which means you will not have water to rinse out your equipment.
$18.00 per night Mueller State Park has 4 backcountry campsites located in 2 separate groups. Both backcountry campsite groups require an approximate 1.5 mile hike from the Black Bear Trailhead to the sites. Sites are available to reserve from May 1 through October 31st.
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$18 - $396 / night
2. Red Canyon Park
Victor, Colorado21 Reviews•88 Photos•714 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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- Picnic Table
3. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
Cañon City, Colorado32 Reviews•130 Photos•911 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
4. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado32 Reviews•211 Photos•76 SavesWe have everything you need to have a great time in the Colorado Rockies. Tent sites, RV sites, and Camper Cabins! Relax in your shady site or take a dip in our heated outdoor pool. We also have a fishing pond, stocked with rainbow trout, a retro arcade, 24/7 lounge serving locally roasted coffee each morning, playground, and laundromat.
We’re outside the city lights at the base of Pikes Peak- 7600 feet elevation – yet our proximity to all the area’s many attractions makes us an ideal location for families looking for a summer adventure or folks just passing through for a couple of days. We strive to make every stay special. You will love it here at “the Duck”!
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$40 - $87 / night
5. Turtle Rock Campground
Buena Vista, Colorado35 Reviews•91 Photos•835 Saves- Pets
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6. Matukat Road Dispersed Camping
Lake George, Colorado15 Reviews•57 Photos•941 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
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7. Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Woodland Park, Colorado7 Reviews•44 Photos•232 Saves- Pets
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8. Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado9 Reviews•17 Photos•418 SavesDon't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".
Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.
Please observe the following requirements when dispersed camping:
In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted. Developed sites, including trailheads and picnic areas, are closed to overnight camping and allow for day use activities only. Tread lightly, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Locate your camp at least 100' from any water source. Use catholes to properly dispose of human and pet waste; bury waste in a cathole at least 6-8" deep and 200’ from any water source. Packing out human and pet waste using self-contained waste disposal systems is encouraged. Campfires are allowed at overnight sites as long as fire restrictions aren’t in place. You may gather small amounts of down, dead wood for a campfire. Use existing fire rings; keep your campfire small and always make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving. No campfires outside of designated overnight sites. BEARS and other wildlife When you go to the mountains and forest, you are in bear county. Do not leave ANY food, trash or other animal attractant unattended. Store all food and trash securely and pack out what you pack in. Failing to do so can result in a fine. Also be aware that; where not otherwise restricted, camping or leaving camping equipment at any location more than 14 days within a continuous 30 day period, and/or occupying any campsite within three miles of any prior camping or equipment location for a combined total of more than 28 days within any continuous 60 day period, is prohibited. Also, leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is not allowed. In addition; discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. Plan your trip; phone ahead for restrictions and special regulations. Contact your local Ranger District office for more information.
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9. Rocky Mountain Oasis!!
Midland, Colorado2 Reviews•11 Photos•3 SavesThis 400 sq ft Barnominium sits on 3 acres overlooking the Continental Divide, and Pikes Peak. This rental comes with an access card to the neighborhood clubhouse which has tennis courts, indoor pool, 18 round frisbee golf, pool table, workout gym, and two fully remodeled bathrooms complete with toilets, wifi and hot showers. You're off grid, but on grid if you want to be as it is 6 minutes from rental property. The Barn has two cozy lofts with queen beds, one inflatable and the other folds up, plenty of room to read that book or for the kids to play in their “fort”. Below the lofts is a 400 sq ft space to enjoy tv, game night, and also comes with a couch that turns into a full bed. 30,000 btu fireplace for heat and plenty of windows to view from that also provides plenty of natural light. Step out onto your porch with a cup of coffee in the morning, and listen to the quiet. An RV with a bathroom, and cold shower sit in the driveway for your convenience. This has your kitchen sink, stove, oven, and is extra space for storing stuff to save room in your car or in the barn. A fire pit sits with a grilling stick system for cowboy cooking, or simply use our gas grill. Though you should bring your own water in, a 300 gallon potable water system to feed the water needed in RV (refill charge included in cost) Atv use is allowed in neighborhood but trailer has to be stored over night in driveway as well as all cars. The constellations await you as our night sky is like going to Imax. The morning peace you will get watching animals and hearing…nothing is sure to leave relaxed and refreshed for that busy life. Come and Breathe.
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$150 / night
10. Phantom Canyon
Penrose, Colorado4 Reviews•25 Photos•137 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews in Guffey
1650 Reviews of 46 Guffey Campgrounds
Paulina B.
Ranger
Forest Road 272 Dispersed Camping
Spacious Mountain Views with a Few Cow Visitors
Coordinates: 38.702830,-106.160280
This dispersed camping area offers stunning mountain views, spacious sites perfect for large groups, and easy access to excellent hiking trails. The September weather was ideal—cool and crisp without being too cold. While the site feels fairly secluded, beware of grazing cows from local ranches that wander through; be sure to secure food and belongings you don’t want damaged. Dog owners should be mindful of cleanup, as cow and dog waste can be an issue. There are two porta-potties onsite that are cleaned weekly, but campers must pack out all their trash to maintain the area’s natural beauty. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for those looking for a peaceful escape with plenty of room to spread out.
- aandrew G.
Traveler
Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Fun in the snow
There were a lot of options for us to pull off and camp. We had gone the day after a snow storm and the road was decent. I guess snow plows go through often since there’s nearby residential. Each campsite was decently spaced and far enough from the road so that you can U turn it and it doesn’t feel like you’re just pulling off to the side (accommodated out RTT nicely) There were great views and the pups enjoyed it.
- CCreugy B.
Scout
Swift Puma Heights Campground — Cheyenne Mountain
Well maintained campground
This is a lovely campground, overlooking Colorado Springs. There are some pull through sites and many back in. The wind can be a little fierce. The showers and other facilities are clean and well-maintained, and my only complaint is the showers are more lukewarm than hot.
Anna-Maria L.Scout
Falcon Meadow RV Campground
Amazing staff and very accommodating, even for last minute requests
Very accommodating staff. Most camping grounds in the area weren’t answering their phones after 16:00, others had automated systems and others had phone numbers that weren’t valid anymore. This camping ground not only was it open until 7pm on. Saturday but they had super friendly staff that did a great job and accommodated us last minute. We called at 18:50 and arrived at 21:00 and everything was ready for us! Would definitely recommend to anyone passing by!
- kkarl
GuideSwift Puma Heights Campground — Cheyenne Mountain
Great campground
Beautiful location. Clean, modern restrooms. Well maintained services building with showers and laundry. Nice level sites.
Landon C.Ranger
Bailey Area Dispersed
Difficult road to get to but beautiful views
The road here has some gnarly washboards. I had to slow down to a crawl at points because it was thrashing my rig around so much. There is also one turn on the road where if you’re not careful, I could imagine getting stuck. However, the views are incredible and it was well worth the effort. Cell signal from Verizon is extremely good, I am getting 5G UWB and download speeds of 180mbps. There’s some cool hills to climb and many great views.
Jordana P.Traveler
Mount Shavano Dispersed Camping
Beautiful views and great privacy
I stayed here for 1 night of car camping and will definitely go back. I only went about 4 miles in on the rocky/rutted road (vs the 5 miles that the directions say) and thought the sites were great. I stayed at a big site on the right with beautiful views and a fire ring. Aside from hearing some (maybe - not sure) coyotes at night, I wasn't aware of any other wildlife. I was in a 4Runner and my friend that I was with was driving a Highlander. As another poster commented, I saw a small sedan in one of the sites but wouldn't drive way out in anything but an SUV or truck. I have AT&T and had 2 bars of service.
Leah K.Traveler
Twin Lakes Overlook Dispersed Camping
Great Camping Spot
This was a great camping spot. There are several campsites by the water and other campsites, not by the water. The campsites are kind of close together, but not terrible. I went early on a Friday and got a beautiful spot by the water. By the end of the day, all the sites around the water were full. So if that's important to you, be sure to get there early. There were still plenty of other gorgeous campsites, not by the water available all weekend. There are also hiking trails located here. One of which is called "Interlaken Trail." It's about a 5 mile hike total and takes you to a "Ghost Resort" called "Inter-Laken" that was abandoned around WW1. You can even go inside one of the buildings, and there are Historical Marker plaques that talk about the abandoned resort. The signal is great so I had cell service and data the entire time. Highly recommend!
- Ioan P.
Legend
Springdale Campground
Nice,
Situated of 9,400 ft. Altitude ! Not for everyone! Clean, in the forest.
- JJOHN T.Legend
Colorado Springs KOA
Great Overnight Stay
Nice CG with a lot of amenities for kids. Large sites, good FHUs. We booked a pull through - level gravel (shame they don't rake the sites between stays). A lot of constant road noise from I-25. Great riparian area with trails outside of the CG. We would stay here again.
- RRebecca L.Scout
Redskin Creek Rd Dispersed Campsite
Site #6 of 33
Finally, a nice campsite on a road that isn't horrible. There are 30+ designated, numbered, dispersed campsites on this road. Each of them have a parking area right along the road with a fire ring a short distance away surrounded by awesome rock outcroppings. The parking areas tend to be very unlevel and there are only a few that you can pull right up to your campsite. #6 had a level spot large enough for my van and the camping area just a few steps away. These are great campsites and the area is really awesome. After so many horrible roads and places closed, it was a blessing to find this spot. The road is a bit of a washboard, but that is nothing compared to most of the forest roads in Colorado. Highly recommended! Cell service with At&t in site 6 is decent. Calling is 2 bars. at least half of the sites are big rig friendly. All of the sites are 100% free.
Angela E.Traveler
Cotton Creek Trailhead
Beautiful and peaceful 💚
The sky is GORGEOUS. The road is very rocky & very rough, so you'll want to have decent clearance and be prepared to take it slow. I've never seen so many stars!
Alice S.Legend
Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
Great Scenic Drive
The road is a well maintained gravel road. There are quite a few available spots for folks with 4x4 drive or tent camping. I would NOT suggest this for larger rvs. I travel in a camper van and the spots I could use were more limited but still a few available.
Honestly, just the drive is worth it. The scenery is amazing. You’re winding down the road next to a creek (was dry when I was there) in between mountains. It’s absolutely amazing.
Zero signal. Like absolutely none.
There is a rest stop a few miles in with basic toilets. Nothing special but really nice option to have.
- ZZu Y.Guide
Valley Mobile RV Park
Great Management campground
The host, Margaret and her husband and few others working very hard to maintains this campsite.
Shower room have heat and hot water, environments are so peacefully and pretty, shops are close by, hot springs, rafting, nearby, my favorites is cottonwood lake!
- PPeterScout
Wild Cherry Creek Trailhead
Blocked off by private gate
Couldn’t get to trail head due to private gate blocking the road.
- KK D.Traveler
Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
Great spot!
Was pretty busy, hard to find a spot at first but found a campsite across the stream that you cross a log on. Beautiful drive to get to.
ali U.Scout
Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
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- LLinnell W.Guide
Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Beautiful Spots
Wanted to stay for two nights but only did two days, because a mountain lion tore a deer to shreds about a day or two prior to my arrival by my campsite and i was spooked. Had two dogs but had an eerie feeling and left early but it was gorgeous. Loads of OHVs tho
- pp M.Scout
Joyful Journey Hot Springs
Costs a lot more than listed
We were charged $170 for a site in the middle of a gravel parking lot. It included dinner, breakfast and use of the hot springs. The WiFi didn’t reach us, but worked in the buffet style cafeteria-like dining area. Way overpriced for the experience!
Lily R.TravelerDispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Great spots along ATV trail
Tons of level, large spots. Road is meant for ATV use, and was a fair amount of traffic throughout the day but tolerable. Hardly any at night. Restrooms at base of road. Found our spot 2.5 miles up the road, definitely needed AWD.
- Lily R.Traveler
Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
Secluded sites along creek
Drove ~3 miles along the service road to find our spot, it was the second pull off “open-area” with several fire pits to choose from. Road was a little bumpy but would be fine with a 2WD. Gorgeous, secluded spot next to the creek. No Verizon service.
- Lily R.Traveler
Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
Great secluded sites
Pretty smooth mountain road, lots of site options. We found one that was down back from the main road and near the creek. Needed 4WD to get down there, but other sites 2WD would be fine. Appears to be a local cow wandering around, she approached our campsite but went the other way.
- JJo H.Guide
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Larkspur
Nice but pricey
Overall Nice site. Stayed one night. Too pricey for a stopover. Propane fire pit looks nice but could not use. Must have a 20 pound tank. Store was closed as we arrived at 5 pm.
Train and traffic noise as expected for location. Lot of stuff for kids. Nice facilities. Clean park. - ccarson C.Traveler
Mueller State Park Campground
Still camping !
From Texas, got married in Colorado two years ago and came back again this year to celebrate. Absolutely love camping and hiking, staff was friendly and everything has been clean so far. Super worried at first about hiking up to campsite but they have carts donated to help carry gear. This is one of the farther tent campsites on this side of the park and we had no issues getting there. Other than a bloody nose from elevation change. Beautiful view lots of wildlife:)
- SSam W.Guide
Collegiate Peaks
Out there but not too far
Went with the family and had a great time. We got a site because of a cancellation and, unfortunately it was next to the bathroom. Didn't bother us though. It was our first trip using our new popup and it was def a learning experience. That all being said we were able to hit up Mount Princeton hot springs AND visit the St. Elmo ghost town. By the end of the trip the kids were begging to go back asap.
- SSam W.Guide
Cutty’s Resort - Hayden Creek
Great All Around
We had a great time. Our family and another reserved two sites next to each other. The pools on site were perfect for the kids. On site mini golf was a blast. The views in the campground were awesome. Aside from the aforementioned, there was a small store on site with ice and wood (can't bring your own wood) and the food they served at the mess hall was fire.
- Amanda M.Scout
Colorado Springs KOA
Good stay
We had a good time.. activities were fun and location is beautiful!
Guide to Guffey
Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Colorado, tent camping near Guffey offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Mueller State Park Campground, you'll find drinking water, picnic tables, and clean showers, making your stay comfortable and convenient.
- Red Canyon Park features fire rings and picnic tables, ideal for enjoying meals outdoors while soaking in the beautiful surroundings.
- For those seeking a more rustic experience, Matukat Road Dispersed Camping allows campfires and offers breathtaking views, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
Tips for tent camping near Guffey
- When camping at Mueller State Park Campground, consider using the provided carts to help transport your gear to the more remote tent sites.
- Be prepared for the elevation changes at Red Canyon Park, as some campers have noted the need for acclimatization to avoid discomfort.
- If you’re looking for solitude, head to Matukat Road Dispersed Camping, where you can find secluded spots away from the crowds.
Some prices for tent camping range from $7 to $0
- Camping at Shelf Road Sites costs around $7 per night, making it an affordable option for climbers and outdoor lovers.
- Red Canyon Park offers free camping, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.
- For a unique experience, Mydnyt Mountain provides a glamping option, with prices reflecting the added comforts of a more luxurious stay.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Guffey, CO is Mueller State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.
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