Best Tent Camping near Idaho Springs, CO

Searching for the best camping near Idaho Springs, CO? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Idaho Springs is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Idaho Springs, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Idaho Springs, Colorado (92)

    1. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

    50 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    19 miles
    Website

    "So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites."

    "Prior campers have left some trash, bullet casings and obviously neglected to dig cat holes. After a quick clean up, the site was fine for my purposes."

    2. Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail

    15 Reviews
    Empire, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 567-4382

    "I first camped in Colorado last year with a friend and we chose this dispersed due to it being close to travel too- yet still dispersed. I’ve come back 4 other times to camp here!"

    "This campground is just above Idaho Springs, which made it a relatively quick trip from Denver. Tons of dispersed campsites in various places all the way up to the reservoir."

    3. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    21 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    "Stayed at campsite 18, had great views and nice weather, no water though but there is a lake down the road. 4x4 Required as roads were rough"

    "All-wheel drive and higher clearance car helped getting in, as the road is pretty bumpy. Stayed in the last park-in campsite."

    4. Hidden Wilderness Roadside Camp #2

    7 Reviews
    Idaho Springs, CO
    1 mile

    "Gorgeous campsite overlooking Idaho springs and multiple mountain ranges. I visited at the end of May ‘24 and the roads were all clear of snow and ice."

    "Drive, it overlooks the town of idaho springs in faces.Mostly westbound at the continental divide. It was peaceful and beautiful, but extremely windy. We stayed there may 15, 2025."

    5. Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    7 Reviews
    Black Hawk, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $28 / night

    "Nice spot with a metal fire pit (good for stage 1 fire ban), picnic table, and tent pad. Tent pad was big enough to squeeze two 3-person tents and a 6-person tent (barely)."

    "This site is surrounded by pine trees, aspens and boulders. Parking is a bit tight and the some of the sites pretty steep. Dude's Fishing Hole is within walking distance."

    6. Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping

    20 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    20 miles
    Website

    "However, proximity to Boulder is a huge plus if you are looking for a quick and easy get away."

    "Was desperate to find "something" after driving 11 hours that day, and normal paid camp grounds were full. HOWEVER I was pulling a smaller trailer, and that turned out to be a real issue."

    7. Pickle Gulch

    3 Reviews
    Black Hawk, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $69 - $263 / night

    "There are tent pads and groomed areas for camping. The group sites are large and there are bathrooms provided in the group camp area."

    8. Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Montezuma, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    "We stopped at one that had a fire ring made from rocks but it wasn't 100' from water. we parked at night so we didn't see the  sign that said it wasn't a legal camping spot, then the next day we got a"

    "We have an off-road teardrop trailer with rooftop tent and travelled with another family with rooftop tent and we were able to spread out with plenty of level ground for our vehicles/sleeping quarters."

    9. Staunton State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Conifer, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 816-0912

    $28 / night

    "If you’re looking for a quick easy weekend camping trip with well maintained trails, you should check this park out. Campsites are a quick walk from the parking lot and vault toilets."

    "I brought stoves no bigger than a jetboil/MSR dragonfly. Headlamps are a must. Also, we went in June and July. Check the weather."

    10. Bill Moore Lake dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Empire, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "The first time we didn't have bug spray and had to pack up after the first night- the mosquitos were literally swarming around us."

    "Well worth the drive. Found several good level spots on the way to the lake"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Idaho Springs, CO

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Idaho Springs, Colorado, offers a fantastic backdrop for tent camping enthusiasts, with stunning mountain views and a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, the area has something for everyone.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Idaho Springs, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Idaho Springs, CO is Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area with a 3.6-star rating from 50 reviews.

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