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Places to Camp near Silverton, CO

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Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Silverton, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Silverton, CO. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Silverton, CO (268)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

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    Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

    33 Reviews
    127 Photos
    1530 Saves
    Ophir, Colorado

    Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. Trailers and RV's are not reccomended.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Molas Lake Park & Campground

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    Molas Lake Park & Campground

    29 Reviews
    97 Photos
    629 Saves
    Silverton, Colorado

    Molas Lake & Campground was granted to the Town of Silverton in 1925 from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The 137-acre campground sits along the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) in the central San Juan Mountains; the most spectacular peaks in the Colorado Rockies. The Campground is adjacent to the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche Wilderness.

    Molas Lake Campground provides visitors with unforgettable scenery, a stocked 25-acre lake, National Forest access via the Colorado Trail, and dark, starry skies free from light-pollution.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $25 - $45 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Telluride Town Park Campground

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    Telluride Town Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    61 Photos
    398 Saves
    Telluride, Colorado

    Telluride Town Park sits at the end of the main street in Telluride making it ideal for walking access to the downtown area and nearby hiking trails. Home to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Mountain Film Festival, this park is a happening spot to camp. As far as Telluride camping goes, this location is unbeatable! Online reservations only.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Amphitheater Campground

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    Amphitheater Campground

    24 Reviews
    108 Photos
    513 Saves
    Ouray, Colorado

    Overview

    Amphitheater Campground is located near the town of Ouray, Colo., at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and great hiking and off-road trail opportunities.

    Recreation

    Many hiking trails are found in the immediate area, including the popular Upper Cascade Falls Trail, which begins at the campground. Baby Bath Tubs and Chief Ouray Mine trails can also be accessed from the same trailhead. The campground is a favorite among jeep and off-road enthusiasts for its close proximity to a number of exciting trails in the surrounding area.

    Facilities

    The campground offers single-family campsites, several of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

    Natural Features

    The campground is named for the natural rock amphitheater that stands over Ouray. The massive gray cliffs were created by ancient volcanic and glacial activity. The campground is situated on the mountainside above Ouray, with stellar views of the amphitheater. A forest of Gambel oak trees and mixed conifers covers the area.

    Nearby Attractions

    Ouray is known as America's Switzerland. The charming, historic, mountain town offers a variety of dining, shopping and lodging options, as well as a hot springs pool and a variety of annual festivals.

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    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $28 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area

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    Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area

    20 Reviews
    82 Photos
    838 Saves
    Ophir, Colorado

    Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Kendall Camping Area

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    Kendall Camping Area

    16 Reviews
    45 Photos
    489 Saves
    Silverton, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Ouray KOA

    23 Reviews
    88 Photos
    107 Saves
    Ouray, Colorado

    Situated on several acres of beautiful landscape, the Ouray KOA Holiday offers several amenities such as a hot tub, pet walk, onsite restaurant, gem mining, and playground. With spacious RV sites, deluxe cabins, camping cabins, and a variety of tent sites, you can pick the pace of your travel. We offer an experience for every kind of camper, whether you're traveling with kids, pets, or friends, book your getaway today!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. Camper-submitted photo from South Mineral Campground

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    South Mineral Campground

    14 Reviews
    67 Photos
    959 Saves
    Ophir, Colorado

    South Mineral Campground, located along South Mineral Creek, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. The campground has 26 sites, all of which are first-come, first-serve. Most campsites are shaded and well-spaced thanks to spruce and fir trees. Some sites are handicapped accessible. Some sites have large parking areas.

    Services include water, trash pickup, fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. No electricity. Between September and May, this campground has no services (water, electric, trash pick up or rest rooms). Please keep them clean and pack it out.

    Nearby peaks have cliffs of brilliant color-contrasting reds and grays. A waterfall on the creek just upstream from the campground adds to the attraction of the area. But the main attraction is the trail adjacent to the campground, Ice Lake Trail, a strenuous, steep, and popular hike.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Ouray Riverside Resort

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    Ouray Riverside Resort

    17 Reviews
    52 Photos
    169 Saves
    Ouray, Colorado

    Located in southwestern Colorado's San Juan Mountains, Ouray Riverside Resort has everything you need for the perfect vacation. We offer comfortable rooms, secluded cabins, and convenient RV sites just off U.S Route 550 (the Million Dollar Highway), along the Uncompahgre River.

    Besides a variety of lodging accommodations, Ouray Riverside Resort has the amenities needed for a comfortable and convenient stay, including an onsite store, laundromat, jeep wash, fuel stations, and high-speed fiber optic WiFi. If you need a great meal, you can drop by our Ouray Cafe and Steakhouse. And, if you're looking to enjoy an off-roading adventure in the Ouray backcountry, one of our new Jeep Rubicons is exactly what you need.

    All in all, Ouray Riverside Resort, is the perfect basecamp for your Ouray adventures. For more information, give us a call. We look forward to meeting you!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 - $99 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Sunshine Campground

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    Sunshine Campground

    16 Reviews
    64 Photos
    489 Saves
    Telluride, Colorado

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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