Top Tent Camping near Kittredge, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Kittredge, CO (87)
1. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
49 Reviews•96 Photos•1317 SavesFive miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice.
Streams; treat water for drinking.
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2. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir
20 Reviews•55 Photos•1154 SavesCamping is allowed at numbered designated campsites. No fee is charged. Practice Leave No Trace Principles. Camping is limited to 14 days in one location. After 14 days, your camp must be moved at least three miles away. Maximum stay is 28 days within a 60-day period. After 28 days, all property and people must leave the Roosevelt National Forest.
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3. Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping
19 Reviews•37 Photos•1142 SavesNOTE: Campers who build any fires face fines up to $5,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment for open fire violations. Leave No Trace must be observed, as in any outdoor space. In any season this area is prone to very strong dry winds that can pick up a hot coal from a campfire that has lain dormant for as much as three days and ignite dry vegetation, causing horrific devastation. People from outside Colorado may not understand how tinder dry this area can be. 197 homes in this area have been destroyed by wildfires. All of these fires were started by humans. Local residents overlook this area and if they see visible flame or smoke they will call the Boulder County sheriff. Any campers who require a campfire are recommended to disperse camp near Sugarloaf Mountain where fires are permitted.
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4. Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping
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5. Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail
15 Reviews•64 Photos•1019 SavesDispersed Camping information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd577265.pdf
With a few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on national forest public lands. Camping in the national forest at one location is limited to 14 consecutive days. The campsite must then be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for an additional 14 days. Camping is restricted to a maximum of 28 days in any 60-day period.
More than 40% of lands within the Arapaho National Forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. A map showing land ownership is recommended. It is YOUR responsibility to know if you are on private, city, county, state, national park or national forest land.
Pack out all trash. There are no services.
Practice Leave No Trace ethics
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6. Frazer Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
8 Reviews•21 Photos•211 Saves- Pets
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7. Staunton State Park
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8. Aspen Meadows Campground - Golden Gate State Park
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9. Peru Creek Road #260
12 Reviews•36 Photos•1172 SavesDispersed camping. This road offers amazing scenery, gorgeous hiking trails and access to other spur roads, all without being very difficult for most SUVs to access. It is a fairly mellow road with plenty of room to pass other vehicles. Expect to see passenger cars on this road as well, though an SUV with good clearance is recommended. You will have opportunities to explore other drainages off the main Peru Creek Road including Warden Gulch, Chihuahua Gulch, and Cinnamon Gulch. Eventually you will come to a parking area and gate at the Shoe Basin Mine. Beyond this point the road is closed to motorized access, but you can continue on by hiking, mountain biking or horseback. The hike to Horseshoe Basin at the top of the drainage follows an old 4WD road and the scenery is outstanding.
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10. Hidden Wilderness Roadside Camp
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Recent Tent Reviews In Kittredge
2169 Reviews of 87 Kittredge Campgrounds
- NNaomi K.
Traveler
Camp Chandler Dispersed
Beautiful Place.
Bumpy ride up, but we were able to do it in our car SLOWLY. Absolutely beautiful place. Lots of campsite options. I was under the impression fires were allowed, as there were fire pits, but signs everywhere stating no campfires. Columbine Lake is a pretty hefty hike from the trailhead, but so worth the view. Had the entire place to ourselves pretty much all Friday. Beautiful beautiful beautiful
Landon C.
Ranger
Bailey Area Dispersed
Difficult road to get to but beautiful views
The road here has some gnarly washboards. I had to slow down to a crawl at points because it was thrashing my rig around so much. There is also one turn on the road where if you’re not careful, I could imagine getting stuck. However, the views are incredible and it was well worth the effort. Cell signal from Verizon is extremely good, I am getting 5G UWB and download speeds of 180mbps. There’s some cool hills to climb and many great views.
- UUT801Ranger
Denver West-Central City KOA
Nicest KOA we've been to
And in fact I believe they were KOA of the year 2023 or 2024. More expensive than we're used to, but has nice amenities. Sites level with concrete pads, fairly large. Some space between with trees. Nice metal patio furniture provided at each site(chairs, table, fire pit). Has decent showers, hot tubs, and off leash dog park. Inexpensive pancake breakfast and pizza/wings to your site are available, also an onsite store. Kind of at the top of a rise, so good views but also kind of chilly for July (60s/40s). Massive thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain two evengings (CO mountains tend to get afternoon t-storms). Communicate via text to let you know about goings on. Good radio station out of Idaho Springs KYGT 102.7 and 103.9
- UUT801Ranger
Chief Hosa Campground
Good proximity to Evergreen CO/EZ I-70 on/off
Stayed in spot RV24. Easy access right off freeway and convenient to TPB start. Some nice small trails in area for easy walking. Mostly pine trees. Orderly, camp hosts seem inclined to enforce rules. Quiet.No campfire pits so no burning allowed at all and most folks seem to knock off early. Showers are available for.25/2 min with a 4 min max. Appeared old, clean.
For road cyclists: Good place to stay for Triple Bypass
Food aside: Cooked Hatch green chile sausage and added to Sprouts Hatch mac and cheese and put into burritos. Ate leftovers for breakfast. Low FQ (fart quotient).
870VERLAND
Guide
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Awesome!
Great trip. Beautiful campground. Beautiful scenery
- AA A Ron J.Guide
Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon
Way too expensive
I spent the night at Base Camp because the campgrounds North and South of Ned were full and it was dark and getting late. You have to be lucky with those ones to get one of the few good spots that are there. I have been to the convenience store at BC before and it was closer to Idaho Springs (I was going there the next day to meet a friend). $39 per night for a tent site is INSANE. I could have stealth camped and there was another spot I could’ve gone too but BC was close and I was tired. I guess that’s how they make their business. Begrudgingly it worked for what I needed.
- AA A Ron J.Guide
Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
Trash+long term campers
The place fills up on the weekend. I drove through most of the trail system and did not find a spot. Came back during the week and took a closer spot so as not to risk it. Trash is everywhere. Multiple poop spots are within 100ft of the fire pit with copious amounts of used tp lying around. Trees are slashed, cut, and the forest is not doing well. There are multiple long term campsites here so watch out for squatters. I stayed near the start and then a bit deeper, which prompted me to take photos. I forget the site numbers but honestly it’s not looking good in most places. At the very back are what look like a few nicer spots because they are hard to get to with a non off-road vehicle. It breaks my heart how this campground exists.
- Ioan P.
Legend
Springdale Campground
Nice,
Situated of 9,400 ft. Altitude ! Not for everyone! Clean, in the forest.
- Ioan P.Legend
Chatfield State Park Campground
Super nice
Very clean, very well maintained. Large spaces near the lake.
- eelizabeth M.
Scout
Boreas Pass Roadside Campsites
Stunning views and close to town
I came on a Sunday afternoon before Columbus Day and there were plenty of spots open. Super close to town and stunning views.
Andria R.Guide
Dispersed Camp Near Dream Canyon
Sketchy
Two beat up, broken down cars at the entrance. Road is very rough, full of potholes from the start. Did not feel comfortable staying here.
- Andria R.Guide
Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping
4x4 and tents only
Beautiful, but really need a compact 4x4 to get into and out of parking lot and there are tent sites only. We almost didn’t make it out with our 24 ft van (checked it out but didn’t stay overnight). Very crowded on a Saturday at 4:30pm.
Courtney D.Scout
Bruno Gulch Dispersed
Loved it!
Not super busy! Lots of open spaces when we arrived around 6pm.
- MMarcus K.Traveler
Arapaho National Forest Stillwater Campground
Big campground with great lake view
I arrived after 6pm and the office was closed. However, self service was available. Though the only option was to pay by cash since the office was closed. Water Dump was not available and some toilets were closed. It has a great view of the lake from some spots, however, you can hear the road during night. Cell phone reception is poor but available.
ConnerGuideBoreas Pass Roadside Campsites
<15 min from town, great views, amazing fall colors
I came in October when the aspens and birch still had some leaves .
- ConnerGuide
Breckenridge Overlook
Sleep in car only - park on the edge of a cliff with breathtaking views
Just one mile further up the road or so you will reach Destinated camp sites which I prefer.
Although I saw 5 camp cars parked on the side of the road (this is a Monday night) facing the cliff that night and like 2 the next morning when I left for work. I was jealous a little bit of their views
- RRebecca L.Scout
Redskin Creek Rd Dispersed Campsite
Site #6 of 33
Finally, a nice campsite on a road that isn't horrible. There are 30+ designated, numbered, dispersed campsites on this road. Each of them have a parking area right along the road with a fire ring a short distance away surrounded by awesome rock outcroppings. The parking areas tend to be very unlevel and there are only a few that you can pull right up to your campsite. #6 had a level spot large enough for my van and the camping area just a few steps away. These are great campsites and the area is really awesome. After so many horrible roads and places closed, it was a blessing to find this spot. The road is a bit of a washboard, but that is nothing compared to most of the forest roads in Colorado. Highly recommended! Cell service with At&t in site 6 is decent. Calling is 2 bars. at least half of the sites are big rig friendly. All of the sites are 100% free.
- GGrace S.Guide
Stillwater Pass
Easy Spot, Trash Left Behind
This spot was really easy to get to and had at least one bar of service for Verizon and T Mobile. The spot was nice and secluded, but there was some trash left behind from previous campers:(
Savannah B.Traveler
Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail
Perfect for a quick overnight trip
My husband bought a new tent so we just wanted to find something kinda close to Denver but still beautiful for just a quick overnight trip. Our goal was Chinns lake but stupid Apple Maps took us here instead. It was still beautiful and there were a handful of spots still open for us. I wouldn’t recommend for a big group unless you get there early and claim the whole top but we really enjoyed it! The lake was low but still beautiful.
- Doris D.Guide
Stillwater Campground
Not my favorite
When I arrived, I found out the water had been turned off for the season and the dump station was closed, this should be noted on the website in a spot where you can’t miss it Almost all the spots are on the slope so there are steps you have to go down to your table. Spots are very close to each other, no privacy. Tables are old, wooden, and slanting in a lot of the spots. The worst part is the traffic noise, I definitely won’t return to this campground.
- cclinton H.Traveler
Pull off with fire ring - Dispersed Site
Great spot, minus the “no camping” signs
We camped here after a Red Rocks show. The spot is a great area. About 20 minutes off of I-70. There are many pull offs along this road that could theoretically be good camp sites. However there are “no camping” signs, which is why I gave it 3 stars. Everything is great besides that: beautiful stars, good tent site, safe parking area.
The spot we chose is a bit farther down the road than the one listed here. It’s in between the bend in the road. We parked at the pull off and walked down a small hill to find a good tent site and a fire ring.
Also be aware it’s pretty chilly compared to just a few miles up the road. It was in the mid 30s at night.
Dwight R.TravelerPennsylvania/India Creek
Hard to get to, beautiful valley
The FR611 is narrow and requires a high clearance vehicle. I had to go to 4LO multiple times. I went up Boreas Pass and turned down FR611 which made it down hill most the way. The spot it self is open enough for multiple vehicles had three old fire pits. Very pretty spot but no fall colors all pines in this valley.
- PPaul K.Guide
Stillwater Pass
Stillwater drive
Plenty of spots available. But land and trees are decimated from fire in 2020. But hey it’s a free spot to sleep
- ttommy S.Scout
Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping
Autumnal leaf-peeping and star-gazing
Site 4 featured 3 well established campfire rings, one with a lean-to. The three spots are separated enough to enjoy with seclusion, also had plenty of parking. There are a number of easily accessible trails nearby. Surrounded by pines there weren't a lot of Aspens turning for the season visible from camp, but the hikes in the area led to some beautiful vistas and meadows that afforded opportunities to see seas of leaves turning. This site required AWD and good clearance to get to, but well worth it and offered a good out of the way camping experience and great star gazing opportunity as there was a new moon when we went, so saw plenty of shooting stars and the milky way!
- SSawyer S.Traveler
Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping
Super sick spot
We camped a very short walk from the parking lot. Amazing camp site with not many people around.
- JJordyn B.Scout
Hoosier Pass Dispersed Camping
Overall nice spots
We stayed one Saturday on Hoosier and we were able to find a spot. Not super private and lots of off leash dogs but beautiful walking trails!
- TTristan S.Scout
Gross Reservoir Dispersed
Great Spot, Bright Construction Lights
Overall a very fun spot if you have a vehicle with some ground clearance to get to the nice sites by the reservoir. My Peak Edition Atlas handled it well. Only complaint is the damn project at Gross reservoir is a 24 hour site and the lights are ridiculously bright.
Guide to Kittredge
Camping near Kittredge, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Paddleboarding and Water Activities: Chatfield State Park Campground is a great spot for paddleboarding. One visitor mentioned, "Very pretty paddle boarding sites," making it a perfect place to cool off on hot days.
- Hiking and Biking: The trails around Golden Gate Canyon State Park are popular for hiking and biking. A reviewer noted, "Great biking, hiking right from the campsite," highlighting the convenience of accessing trails directly from your site.
- Fishing and Swimming: Bear Creek Lake Park is known for its reservoir, where you can swim and fish. One camper shared, "Reservoir in the park for swimming and fishing," making it a fun spot for families.
What campers like:
- Friendly Staff: Campers at Chatfield State Park Campground appreciate the helpful staff. One reviewer said, "The staff is really nice and you have all the services that you need."
- Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Cherry Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms were exceptionally clean and well maintained."
- Scenic Views: Campers enjoy the beautiful views at various campgrounds. One happy camper at Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park said, "Amazing views, friendly staff & nice set up."
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Reverend's Ridge Campground noted, "Much jet noise from airliners leaving Denver," which might be a concern for light sleepers.
- Coin-Operated Showers: Be prepared to bring quarters for showers at several campgrounds. A visitor at Golden Gate Canyon State Park mentioned, "Showers take quarters so come prepared if you plan to shower."
- Limited Amenities at Dispersed Camping: If you choose to camp at places like Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area, be aware that there are no facilities. One camper warned, "The road is in very poor condition and there were at least 2 large piles of trash."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer water activities and trails. Cherry Creek State Park Campground is great for families, with easy access to a sand beach and hiking trails.
- Find Sites with Shade: During hot summer days, shaded sites can make a big difference. A camper at Golden Gate Canyon State Park mentioned, "There are lots of trees if you like shade."
- Plan for Coin Showers: Make sure to bring coins for showers, especially if you're camping with kids. A visitor at Dakota Ridge RV Park noted, "The bathrooms never have soap and they are from the 70s."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Chatfield State Park Campground said, "We had plenty of room to center our rig while leaving room for our tow dolly and SUV."
- Be Aware of Noise: Some RV parks can be noisy due to nearby bars or construction. A visitor at Dakota Ridge RV Park shared, "Noise from the bar goes till around 11 and construction sounds begin around 6 am."
- Bring Your Own Firewood: Many campgrounds allow fires but don’t provide firewood. A camper at Reverend's Ridge Campground mentioned, "Firewood for sale," so plan accordingly.
Camping near Kittredge, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the amenities and plan ahead for a great experience!
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