Best Tent Camping near Lake George, CO

Tent camping near Lake George, Colorado provides access to several dispersed and primitive sites within Pike National Forest. Matukat Road Dispersed Camping offers tent-only sites with established fire rings and natural surroundings, while Pike National Forest Divide provides walk-in tent sites with more seclusion. Red Canyon Park, located about 45 miles south, features tent camping amid striking red rock formations with vault toilets and designated fire rings. These areas provide a rustic backcountry camping experience with mountain views and forest cover.

Most tent campsites in the Lake George area are primitive with limited amenities. Vault toilets are available at some locations like Red Canyon Park, but many dispersed sites have no facilities. Fire rings are common at established sites, though seasonal fire restrictions are frequently implemented during dry periods. Campers should bring all necessary water as potable sources are not available at most locations. Weather conditions can change rapidly at these higher elevations, with nighttime temperatures dropping significantly even in summer months. Bear activity is present throughout the region, requiring proper food storage.

The backcountry tent camping experience near Lake George offers solitude and natural beauty. According to reviews, Matukat Road Dispersed Camping features "rock fire pits, wood around, and nice shady trees," though the access road is rough and requires slow driving. One visitor to Red Canyon Park noted it was "quite peaceful" with sites that offer varying degrees of exposure and protection from wind. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites, though farther from Lake George, provide additional primitive tent camping options with "no signal, no restroom, no water, no trash cans, no light, no noise, just nature and an occasional car." These tent-only areas attract campers seeking a genuine wilderness experience away from developed facilities.

Best Tent Sites Near Lake George, Colorado (57)

    1. Matukat Road Dispersed Camping

    15 Reviews
    Lake George, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "Rock fire pits, wood around. No water, garbage, nor toilets. Cool temps, road in is rough go slow. Nice shady trees. First few spots you encounter left, then right seem ok."

    "We drove a couple of miles up the decently maintained dirt road and found the second dispersed camping spot and decided to set up our roof top tent for the night. "

    2. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins

    33 Reviews
    Green Mountain Falls, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 684-9907

    $40 - $87 / night

    "Our site had grass, shade, a picnic table, and a fire ring - everything you need for a basic campsite."

    "Lone Duck Campground was a good home base for us during our visit to Colorado Springs. The campground is several miles down from Woodland Park and about the same down to Manitou and the Springs."

    3. Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide

    7 Reviews
    Woodland Park, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 636-1602

    "There are a lot of dirt bikes and atvs driving during the day however I didn’t find it overly disruptive."

    "Restrooms at base of road. Found our spot 2.5 miles up the road, definitely needed AWD."

    4. Mydnyt Mountain

    1 Review
    Florissant, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (720) 301-2643

    $125 / night

    5. Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite

    10 Reviews
    Green Mountain Falls, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "Honestly so many spots some trash I picked up. But nothing to crazy. Lots of self made fire pits"

    "Some people left trash, which is annoying. Views are great. Rough road getting there though"

    6. Truman’s Rock

    1 Review
    Lake George, CO
    6 miles

    7. Rocky Mountain Oasis!!

    2 Reviews
    Midland, CO
    14 miles
    +1 (303) 748-2969

    $150 / night

    8. "Glamping" Pike's Peak Camping Spot- Reservation Only Site

    1 Review
    Midland, CO
    13 miles
    +1 (719) 400-9283

    $99 - $150 / night

    "Camp site has everything you need without the hassle of pitching your tent and packing it up."

    9. Red Canyon Park

    21 Reviews
    Victor, CO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 269-9028

    "This was my first time solo tent camping. It went well. The space had a fire ring and picnic table. I might have been the only person at the park and it was quite peaceful!"

    "Views were terrific, whether you want something a bit more open or further into the canyon where it’s surrounded by gorgeous red rocks. I chose an open site and if you do, beware of the wind."

    10. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites

    34 Reviews
    Cañon City, CO
    36 miles

    "Driving down to this campsite I was happy to have a small car because the road is very narrow to say the least. I cannot imagine the feeling of driving a large rig here."

    "We arrived the Phantom Creek Road around 4:30pm. 10miles and 30 minutes later we found our spot."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Lake George, CO

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake George, CO is Matukat Road Dispersed Camping with a 4.6-star rating from 15 reviews.

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