Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Johnstown, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Johnstown, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Johnstown camping trip.
$36 - $41 / night
"All sites have great access and close to the ponds. Variety of fish in the ponds. They allow ice fishing as long as the ice is safe."
"Boyd Lake State Park is situated near the city of Fort Collins with distant views of the mountains. It has a large lake that is used by boaters, fishermen and sandcastle builders all summer."
$36 - $41 / night
"Very convenient campground with great access to North Denver/Boulder area. Only downside is proximity to I-25 and traffic noise. But there are many nice trails and lakes to fish from."
"It is near I-25 highway so there is road traffic noise but becomes background noise after a day or so. But if that bothers you you won’t like it."
"Campground is situated along the Big Thompson River. Big cottonwood trees. Easy accessibility for big rigs. Some items … water valves leak in lakes around entire park and many are leaking."
"Right next to the river. Close to some easy MTB trails. Would definitely stay here again."
"Plenty of shops and restaurants that are within walking distance. Only negative is that we were extremely close to our neighbors. We would stay here again."
"We only stayed one night while traveling through Colorado. It was convenient and easy. The grounds were nice and clean, very pretty, they had good amenities."
$25 - $90 / night
"We have camped in Colorado for over 15 years. By far the campsites with the best views! And you can rent cabins too. Just love this place. Lake gets busy In the summer."
"The sites are picked up but not manicured by any means and there is road noise due to the proximity of the roads around the region."
$10 - $35 / night
"Arrived in Colorado little after midnight, got a spot right away plenty of availability and close enough to some good hiking areas"
"We couldn’t find anything near family in Highlands Ranch in July, but ran across this place- Tight spots for our 38 ft fifth wheel but, we made it."
"It’s not your run of the mill KOA by a highway. The lake is beautiful with a walking path all of the way around and paddle boats. The pool is nice. The miniature golf is pretty with mature trees."
"Lake, boats, water cannon boats, fishing, bikes, peewee golf, jumping thing. Walking path around lake."
$25 - $35 / night
"This was our second visit to Pinewood Lake and while some things stayed the same others were much the same. Our first visit last fall was during the final stages of a blizzard. "
"Even with the snow and us being novices we set up without a hitch and were soon enjoying the magical panorama of the lake below us and the hills and mountain tops around us."
$35 / night
"Sites are fairly close together strung out along the lake edge. In September, lake level is purposefully lowered about 20 feet from summer levels."
"Vault toilets with electric lights and a shower facility at each location. Located close to marina/boat ramp."
$35 - $50 / night
"Ranger Review: Humangear at Flatiron Reservoir Campground
Campground Review:
Flatiron Reservoir Campground is located just outside the city of Loveland, Colorado."
"Great lakeside spots. A little close together, bu everyone was friendly. 5 minutes to Huge Carter lake, Marina, general store"
ScoutGorgeous views up here! The drive up is super bumpy but we made it here in a class A just fine. Close to Central City/Black Hawk if you need a quick trip to the grocery store. Quiet most of the time, though there are quite a few ATVs flying past and a shooting range nearby. Campsites are relatively close together but the trees offer decent privacy. The sites are mostly level, which is to be expected when you’re parked on dirt. Love it here and will likely be back!
TravelerThis place is gorgeous, we only made it just past the coordinates and parked on top of that hill. Thought we could get in farther but a quick walk showed us that it’s little too washed out and steep for our pickup camper. Super nice area, lots of walking trails you can do. Amazing views of the mountains and this spot is perfect to watch the sun set in the west.
ScoutI had messed up on a rv booking and there was literally no where for us to go. Pulled this place up. Made a gamble and it paid off. Beautiful. Quite. Cozy. We were able to get a 33foot travel trailer back there just fine. Real off grid but was a nice spot only 10 min from town
ScoutLiterally the worst place I have ever stayed. Everything from the site (cramped, power pole support wire) to the staff were the worst I have encountered. Go anywhere else. Please.
TravelerWe stayed two nights in a tent camp site. We happened to arrive just as the camp hosts were making their rounds and talked to them, got recommendations for which site to pick (they were 100% spot on with their recommendation) and local trails.
The sites are all beautiful! Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, bear box, and tent pad. There's no water, so bring your own, but there are vault toilets.
--A NOTE ON FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE SITES-- Because of its proximity to Wild Basin and Sandy Beach Lake, this is a popular campground. I recommend arriving for your first night during the week (we arrived on a Thursday and had our pick of sites).
When you arrive, you will flip the sign at your site from "open" to "reserved" to show that it has been taken. Once you've paid your camp fee they will clip a little receipt to the sign. This may make it look to some reviewers like the first-come-first-serve spots were actually reserved but they were not. Those reviewers may have just gotten there late on a popular weekend and all the people who got there first were served first. That's how it works.
GuideThis is a nice campground, the sites are not huge but they are adequate. Dowdy Lake is really scenic and the trout fishing was decent, I saw a lot of people catching at least one or two fish. The vault toilets are cleaned daily. I had 1-2 bars of LTE on T-Mobile. Elevation is just over 8,000 feet.
ScoutRoad is open for summer and it’s kinda rough getting up, but once your there, it’s a pretty nice view. Went up in a campervan and felt kinda scared but made it.
ScoutWe are a Class C++ Leisure Travel Van Unity Model at 25'. I rate your facility a W!-The A3 site chosen is gravel with a hole or two and significantly tilted low to the front left....requiring a 4 high stack.-The highway is busy and noisy.-The bars across the road are noisy with loud music now and promises to get louder as time goes by. Staying with you is not a privilege. You promise a resort and we get a big city tenement. I suspect that you don't care to live up to your advertising and will not be phased by a customer who will never return.
I SHOULD HAVE READ YOUR REVIEWS!
TravelerWe arrived at around 10pm on a Saturday night and were able to find a spot way back, but it did require AWD. The site was small, but secluded. There were some sharp weeds, so recommend wearing pants while walking around. Gorgeous views, and quick access to the park.
Camping near Johnstown, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Johnstown, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an action-packed adventure, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Johnstown, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 250 campgrounds and RV parks near Johnstown, CO and 61 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Johnstown, CO is Cottonwood Campground — Boyd Lake State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 43 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 61 free dispersed camping spots near Johnstown, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Johnstown, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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