Henderson's RV campgrounds provide strategic access to both the Denver metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountain foothills, with elevations ranging from 5,250 to 5,400 feet. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with over 300 sunny days annually, making year-round camping possible at several locations. Seasonal weather considerations include afternoon thunderstorms during summer months and occasional snow from October through April.
What to do
Creek exploration: 10 minutes from Clear Creek RV Park in Golden, where visitors can walk along riverside paths. "Along a gorgeous walking path to the mountains, within immediate walking distance to multiple breweries and restaurants, and extremely accessible to the mountains," writes camper Janine R.
Urban adventures: Under 30 minutes to downtown Denver via public transit from several RV parks Henderson. "The bus to Union Station leaves every hour just outside the campground - so with an easy 30 min trip, you are in the center of Denver!" according to Maria M. at Applewood RV Resort.
Family recreation: Multiple parks offer designated play areas. At Loveland RV Resort, you'll find "a pool, mini golf, bathrooms are pristine, everything works great, just wish the sights were slightly further apart," according to reviewer Grant M.
What campers like
On-site amenities: Most Henderson-area RV campgrounds offer multiple facilities. "Clean pool, laundry facilities, daily trash pickup and so many helpers on site! Our first stop at a park, and we loved it!" shares Kerri G. about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Natural surroundings: Some parks provide scenic landscapes despite urban locations. At Riverview RV Park, "Nearly every day a deer would come munch on the greenery right behind our rig. The campground is right on the banks of the Big Thompson river which does provide a soothing background for those fortunate enough to have sites on its banks," notes Glen C.
Connectivity options: Cell coverage is reliable throughout the region. At Dakota Ridge, "Cell Service: 3 bars of 5Ge on AT&T. My personal hotspot worked great here. WiFi: Slow, but strong signal and definitely usable for light web browsing. Google speed test showed 2Mbps down, 0.40Mbps up," reports Jason F.
What you should know
Spacing considerations: Most Henderson-area RV parks have compact sites. At Spruce Lake RV Park, "Sites are on top of each with no privacy," though reviewer Paul B. notes other advantages including "Great WiFi. Extra clean facilities. Great Mountain views."
Seasonal pricing: Rates increase significantly during summer months. One reviewer noted Spruce Lake charges "$75 a night during peak summer season. Worth it due to... location!"
Pet restrictions: Some parks have specific rules about pets. At Dakota Ridge RV Park, "Portable dog pens are not allowed. Tethering is not allowed... At this park they can only be on a 6 ft leash attached to a human," according to CK C.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer dedicated children's areas. At Dakota Ridge RV Park, "The campground has a pool and hot tub. The play set for kids is small. The bathrooms are very clean," explains Colorado C.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Urban wildlife sightings provide educational moments. A Spruce Lake RV Park visitor mentioned "We had Elk & deer in the campground which is nice to see."
Recreation alternatives: Look for parks with multiple activities during downtime. At Riverview RV Park, visitors enjoyed "seeing the kids playing in the playground and riding around the park on their bikes," plus the dog park and riverside location.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Site conditions vary considerably between parks. "Sites were level and had lots of space. Each had a fire pit and picnic table," notes a camper at Denver Meadows, while at Dakota Ridge, "The A3 site chosen is gravel with a hole or two and significantly tilted low to the front left... requiring a 4 high stack," reports David M.
Weather preparation: Delux RV & Motel offers year-round camping with specific hookup capabilities for cold weather. Several parks require commercial heated hoses during winter months to prevent freezing.
Facility maintenance: Check recent reviews for current conditions. At some parks, facilities may need attention—one camper at Riverview noted "there were two broken washing machines while I was there, and I spoke to a permanent resident who stated that they don't do their laundry in the park because of the poor availability of the machines."
