Robert T.
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TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
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Idaho Springs hosts several RV campgrounds with full hookup sites, including Cottonwood RV Campground available year-round, Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground offering 39 sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, and Clear Creek RV Park operating from May through September with full hookups. Most parks accommodate larger motorhomes with big rig access available at Idaho Springs RV Resort, which features 50-amp electrical service, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site. Sites throughout the area typically have gravel pads with limited spacing between neighboring RVs. "The RV site was extremely clean and maintained. They even escort you to your spot when you arrive," noted one camper about a nearby KOA.
Mountain driving conditions require careful planning for RV travelers heading to parks in this region. Several campgrounds sit at higher elevations with winding access roads that may challenge larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. The drive to York Gulch received a cautionary review: "It is a pretty steep ascent. If you have anything bigger than a sprinter van, I wouldn't try this." Most established RV parks provide sanitary dump stations, with some offering on-site propane, laundry facilities, and shower houses. Cell service varies significantly by location and carrier, with better connectivity typically found at parks closer to town. Pet policies differ between facilities, with most allowing pets but enforcing leash requirements and designated pet areas. Seasonal closures affect availability, particularly at higher elevations during winter months.
Best RV Campgrounds near Idaho Springs (273)
1. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"If you’re looking for a solid RV park near Golden that’s clean and dog friendly, this place is for you. Staff were very polite and helpful."
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
2. Clear Creek RV Park
"Stayed here for a month and a half with electric only (full hook up spots for extended stays were already taken but that was okay). Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating."
"Had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
from $68 - $85 / night
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"If you are looking for a seamless mountain getaway, this park in Idaho Springs is a must-visit."
"We absolutely love the area and all the amenities. Very quiet in comparison to all the other campsites. You can still hear traffic from I70 but it’s like white noise."
from $65 - $120 / night
Check Availability4. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
5. Cottonwood RV Campground
6. Peak to Peak RV Park
from $40 / night
Check Availability7. Tiger Run RV Resort
"We stayed in March for some spring skiing. Not only was it one of few if not the only park open during the winter months but is located right in between Breckenridge, Keystone and A Basin."
"We had a great stay at Tiger Run RV Resort in Breckenridge! The mature trees throughout the resort make it feel private and relaxing, and the full-hookup sites were spacious and convenient."
from $105 / night
Check Availability8. Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain
"Later in the season we got a free day of we paid for two days. For a pull through it was only $67+tax per night."
"There are all kinds of things to do on the grounds, plus you have quick and easy access to the Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest, and Roosevelt National Forest."
from $51 - $350 / night
Check Availability9. Delux RV & Motel
"My friend and I, in our attempt to bicycle from Texas to Banff National Park found ourselves in an unfortunate situation."
10. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort
"Good Sam discount CO RV Parks are all more on the expensive side, but Elk Meadow is on the lower end of those around them. Great access to the RMNP(5 mins max!), as well as to downtown."
"The rv park is close to town. It would be great if the rv park was on a shuttle stop. There is wide space between campers. The bathroom near my site was immaculate."
from $40 - $81 / night
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Drive Time
- 39 min from Denver, CO
- 48 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 20 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 24 min from Fort Collins, CO
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RV Park Reviews near Idaho Springs, CO
2631 Reviews of 273 Idaho Springs Campgrounds
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.
Finn S.
GuideMoraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
The campground itself is great! The sites can be pretty hit or miss. Some are very exposed and crowded up with other sites; some are set back in the trees and lovely! If you have strong preferences, be careful when picking your site.
Brian T.TravelerHermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park
Hermits Hollow
From a Sprinters point of view.
Sites are $45.00 a day plus parking
Sites were sloped, we took the flattest one we could find and it took 6” to block our van level.
Pit toilets were very clean.
Sites had trees and boulders, spaced roughly 50’ apart, but there visible traffic on the main road below.
It was a nice campground but we liked the Bobcat Campground a couple miles farther up the road.
See separate review.
- Brian T.Traveler
Bobcat Campground — Hermit Park
Bobcat Campground
We took our Sprinter for its maiden voyage, this camp ground was beautiful, private and secluded.
Camping was $45.00 a day plus a parking fee.
Paid at the entry point to an extremely friendly attendant. Reservations can be made on line ahead of time and highly recommended in peak season, especially on weekends.
Site were 50’ to 100’ apart.
Sites were wooded and tucked into granite boulders.
In the 24 hours we were there we saw one car and two people walking their dogs.
Sites were pretty level, each with fire pits and picnic tables.
The pit toilets were very clean and with in 100’ of most sites.
Road in had signs stating you had to be in four wheel drive to avoid damaging the roads but they were very well graded.
Tom J.GuideBoulder County Fairgrounds
Logan Fairground
Clean facility quietly located in a metro area.
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!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
Guide to Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs serves as a convenient basecamp for RV travelers at 7,500 feet elevation in the Clear Creek valley. The surrounding area offers year-round camping options with varying levels of amenities and accessibility depending on the season. Many campgrounds require advance reservations during peak summer months when temperatures typically range from 45°F to 80°F.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Clear Creek provides accessible fishing spots for campers. At Clear Creek RV Park, campers appreciate the location near water recreation. "There is so much to do at this location; aside from the sectioned off RV area, there are lots of paths and locals parks to adventure around. Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime. Our favorite is the fishing, so much fun fishing in all the different spots along the creek," noted one visitor.
Access to mountain towns: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring historic mining towns. Staying at Dakota Ridge RV Park puts you within reach of multiple destinations. "This campground allows easy access to Denver, Golden, and the foothills," explains one camper. Another adds it's "Close By: 20 minutes to Denver, 10 minutes to Red Rocks, 8 minutes to the Coors Brewery, 25 minutes to Idaho Springs."
Winter recreation: Some RV parks around Idaho Springs remain open during winter months for cold-weather activities. Tiger Run RV Resort serves winter enthusiasts: "We stayed in March for some spring skiing. Not only was it one of few if not the only park open during the winter months but is located right in between Breckenridge, Keystone and A Basin. Vail is even less than an hour."
What campers like
Proximity to hiking trails: Several RV campgrounds near Idaho Springs connect directly to trail systems. According to a visitor at Spruce Lake RV Park, "The selling point of this campground is location. It's as close to Rocky Mountain National Park as you can get without actually camping on NPS property. You are completely surrounded by the mountains and the views are amazing. There's a beautiful river flowing nearby."
Reliable utilities: Campers note the dependability of hookups at several rv campgrounds around Idaho Springs. At Cottonwood RV Campground, full hookup sites remain available throughout the winter months. One reviewer at Clear Creek RV Park mentioned: "We had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up. The campsite pads are level, wide enough for our slide without being on top of the neighbors."
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds offer opportunities to see native wildlife. "We had Elk & deer in the campground which is nice to see," noted a camper at Spruce Lake RV Park. Another added: "The park may have been closed but the Bull elk and his harem were not detoured. The park does have great views of the national park."
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Some RV sites in the area require significant adjustment. As one camper at Prospect RV Park noted about a nearby campground: "Sites 8 & 9 are extremely unlevel, but the other sites are pretty fine." Another camper experienced similar issues: "The A3 site chosen is gravel with a hole or two and significantly tilted low to the front left....requiring a 4 high stack."
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