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."
$25 - $35 / night
"Tucked away at the South Marina. You're close to paddle boarding, kayaking, or swimming. Wildlife walks thru usually daily, shaded spots go quickly!!"
"This was a campground located right on Carter Lake. We drove to the small swimming beach but could have easily brought our chairs and hung out on the lake at our campground."
$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."
TravelerBreath taking views, can be accessed with low clearance vehicles. Busy on the weekends.
TravelerBrought my son for his first camping trip and arrived without a reservation at 12:15 on a Friday. One tent spot remained. Spacious and far enough from the road to have some peace (albeit the stretch of road is a straightaway where folks pass so there is car sound still). Far enough away to avoid a more “loud crowd.” Found closer to Ft Collins. Four or five river access points and great for kids to run, play and get into the water (wider stretch of the Poudre). Great for relaxing and enjoying the wide open space. The section from the road to our site was about 300-400 yards, so plenty of space to walk, play and bring pets. Sites are closer to the trees.
ScoutWe had a great night here! Spacious site with a fire ring. Easy time finding, just follow all the arrows when there is a fork in the road.
TravelerCame here for my birthday a few years ago, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking—mountains, lake views, the whole deal! The drive in was no joke (prepare for a bit of an adventure), and there was some construction going on across the lake that echoed over to our site. Hopefully, that’s all wrapped up by now.
Now, fair warning—there are no bathrooms, so we definitely had to rough it. If you’re up for the full backcountry experience, it’s totally worth it. Just make sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything—yes, even that.
The best part? Our campsite was huge—plenty of space for our whole group, multiple tents, and a couple of cars. With a picnic table and fire pit included, it made for the perfect outdoorsy hangout spot. Would absolutely go back—just maybe with better toilet planning next time!
TravelerSuper nice spot but limited parking and a trek to get up
GuideMade the trip in May and overall had a nice time. Had a spot by the lake and enjoyed the view for sure! There was plenty of areas to walk my dogs and the area was well kept. It’s not fancy but I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get away and relax.
GuideA lot of good spots to pull off and relax for the night with a nearby stream, however if you have a car like myself I’d recommend the first couple spots as the road got pretty uneven and hilly shortly down the road
ScoutWe’re getting ready to boondock for a bit. Instead of overnighting at a trick spot we snagged site 13 at about noon, same day. Great pricing with only about a $20 premium to dump/fill at Love’s and electric/water hookups with dump station included. Really pretty spot. We’d probably come back to stay longer! Weather was super pleasant and cool enough at night to have windows open on July 10th.
GuideWe stayed here overnight on a backpacking trip. Tons of small areas to camp a little ways off trail with plenty of water access.
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 256 campgrounds and RV parks near Johnstown, CO and 63 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 63 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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