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Awesome Stay - Loved the Alpacas!
We stayed in one of the tiny cabins, and it's adorable and so warm even when it was snowing. The alpacas and llamas are hilarious and cute. Definitely recommend a visit
Cabin Camping near Lakewood, CO
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Furnished cabins at Indian Paintbrush Campground in Bear Creek Lake Park near Lakewood provide electric hookups, basic kitchen facilities, and space for families seeking a night or weekend away. Cabin structures include one large main room with beds and minimal furnishings. One visitor remarked, "Camped in a cabin which was clean. I will camp here again!" The site is situated minutes from both Denver and the mountains, making it ideal for exploring the Front Range or attending concerts at nearby Red Rocks Amphitheater. Shower facilities require coins ($1-2 for 5-10 minutes) and are located in the central bath house.
Rustic cabin rentals at Golden Gate Canyon State Park offer more secluded accommodations with varying amenities across their three campgrounds. KOA-style cabins at Denver West-Central City KOA provide more furnished options with electricity, beds, and sometimes small refrigerators or microwaves. Most cabins require reservations well in advance, particularly during summer months or concert weekends at Red Rocks. A visitor noted, "We stayed here twice, the first time in a tent, and the second time we rented a yurt. The tent spaces are very close to one another so the yurt was way worth the upgrade." Pet policies vary by location, with many sites allowing dogs but charging additional fees.
Most cabins include beds with vinyl mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and toiletries. Cooking facilities range from simple fire pits (where permitted) to small kitchenettes in more developed units. Basic supplies can be purchased at camp stores within some locations, particularly at the KOA and Jellystone Park at Larkspur. Guests staying at cabins near Lakewood should plan to bring their own cooking equipment, coolers, and food. Bear Creek Lake Park includes trash and recycling areas near the cabin sites, while some locations offer firewood for purchase.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Lakewood (42)
1. Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park
"Camped in a cabin which was clean. I will camp here again!!"
"Close proximity to the highway. Clean level spots. Geared more towards RV camping. Pros: great views of the foothills."
2. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
"Fire ring and picnic table at each site. The road to and in the campground was plowed. Pets allowed. Tons of beautiful hiking trails."
"We stayed here for a quick overnight so did not have time to enjoy the park. Very well kept with nice clean bathrooms. Showers take quarters so come prepared if you plan to shower."
from $18 / night
Check Availability3. Standley Lake Regional Park
"It’s $35 a night for a spot super close to the water. The spots are pretty spread out. We are taking our toddler and dogs swimming 100 times a day."
"There’s no hook ups for water, electric or dump sites although there are water spigots that can be used to fill fresh water. The shower is an outdoor shower."
from $35 - $55 / night
Check Availability4. Reverend's Ridge Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
"Loop E (electric hookups) is very spacious and well laid out. Every campsite is a pull thru allowing you situate anywhere along the paved area to best suit your needs."
"I reserved the area with electric hookup since I brought the van. The area was very organized and tidy. Campsite was large with a picnic table, fire pit, and central spot for trash and recycling."
from $28 - $90 / night
Check Availability5. Denver West-Central City KOA
"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."
"8100’ high. 7 miles off I-70 at Idaho Springs. 25 miles into outskirts of Denver. Don’t worry they have oxygen! Not kidding!!"
6. Frazer Meadow Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
"This was a great campground tucked away in the mountains. There are plenty of hiking trails from the campground and throughout the park. The sites were very private and very quiet."
"The sites are very clean, have a bear box and close to parking."
from $18 / night
Check Availability7. Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon
"Nestled right in beautiful Colorado, even!& I love camping! Okay, I admit, I love‘camping’ in parks where there are cabins with beds and air! "
"We used a tent site, but the site they assigned to us was not the best for a Tent Trailer, but we made it work by moving the picnic table and pushing the trailer into the site."
from $30 - $65 / night
Check Availability8. Denver Meadows RV Park
"It is a no thrills,Quiet,peaceful,full hook-ups kind of park.little expensive but one cost covers everything.plus it is a all season park."
"Lots of good food nearby."
9. Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
"Currently they don't have day-use open, so there's plenty of space at the lake to set-up and spend the day playing with the kids."
"Well-kept lake campground with lakefront sites available. You must book 3 months in advance and they can fill up quickly."
from $40 - $120 / night
Check Availability10. Jellystone Park™ at Larkspur
"So many activities and the water park was amazing. We brought the trailer and stayed in a elite site. Also paid to reserve a specific spot."
"We’re a one night in each location maybe 2 as we tour the US in 4-6week chunks."
from $50 - $170 / night
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Drive Time
- 23 min from Denver, CO
- 37 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 9 min from Colorado Springs, CO
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Cabin Reviews near Lakewood, CO
385 Reviews of 42 Lakewood Campgrounds
- Cara W.
GuideCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Private but Crowded
Beautiful lakeside camping just outside of Denver. Campsites are a bit close together, but great for groups! No hookups here but you have bathroom facilities and a visitor center where you can buy firewood. Campfires allowed in the fire pits. If you have an RV beware quiet hours from 10pm to 8am, no generators allowed. Lake is perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing and you will most likely have phone service if you are with AT&T or Verizon. Many day use areas, however vehicles and individuals are charged. For campers, if you bring more than one vehicle you will be charged daily for any additional ones. No drinking water is available, you must bring your own. Dirt roads to the lake are rough and narrow. Close to Deckers for incidentals. Intersects with the Colorado trail for hiking and biking and close to the Colorado River for tubing!
- TTeah S.Scout
South Shore Campground at Carter Lake
Nice Spot
I stayed in spot S18 for 2 nights. Large gravel pull through spot (as were all of the sites on this loop), with a picnic table and fire pit. Some trees around this site providing shade on both sides, but this was not true of my friend’s site as S20. Also enough foliage between sites to give a feeling of privacy. Nice view of the lake and boat ramp. Electric hookups at site, water and vault toilets available.
- Aliy L.Guide
Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park
Awesome Quiet Getaway
Best place to camp in Estes Park/Northern Colorado! Wooded sites mean privacy from your neighbors and shade during the day. Vault toilets are very clean, well kept. Staff and Rangers are very friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the area. Other reviews mention only 3.2 alcohol, but that rule has changed! ;) Great Hiking and Views, we watched the fireworks for 4th of July in Estes from one of the trails. Large bear boxes fit 2+ coolers. It was full for the holiday week/end, but staff mentioned that there's usually a lot of availability during the week. Have stayed in the cabins in years past, they are nice with gas fireplace for heat, and gas cookers in the cabin. No bedding, but beds are large and soft.
Gorgeous sunsets, so close to Estes and Rocky Mountain National Park. Hidden Gem in a busy tourist town!!
Becky S.ScoutArapaho Valley Ranch
We love Arapaho Valley Ranch!
There are community fire pits, stocked trout pond, access to the river, acres of woodland, and Colorado’s smallest bar! We love the vibe at AVR and the owners are amazing. Occassionally you can catch live music and there are several historic buildings they are restoring. We have a few friends that don’t camp which is okay because they also offering glamping, tipis, cabins, and a lodge. Trust me... one stay and you’ll be booking another one soon after!
- HHeather L.
TravelerCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Good Campground for Social Distancing
Currently they don't have day-use open, so there's plenty of space at the lake to set-up and spend the day playing with the kids. We stayed in a mountain site (not lake-front) and the kids loved climbing the rocks and exploring the mountain. Really friendly staff. Quiet hours are not well kept and that would be my only complaint. No motors allowed on lake. Great for paddleboarding (rentals available), kayaking, canoeing & kid's floats.
Jason F.
LegendTiger Run RV Resort
Full Service Glamping close to Breck
Let's be clear - this is not camping. This is renting a driveway with access to power, water, sewer, internet, and cable. It is EXPENSIVE. It's also the only place near Breckenridge that offers all of these amenities.
The clubhouse offers a heated pool and hot tub, arcade, business center, locker rooms, laundry ($2 per wash / $1.75 to dry), and owners lounge. There are tennis/pickleball courts and a community fire pit in the center of the resort that hosted movie night during our stay.
No complaints about this place other than the fact that no one answered the phone at the office during our stay. The good news is that they email the gate code and wifi password ahead of time, so we were able to find our way to the site on our own.
Daisee Mae S.LegendHermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park
Beautiful and serene
We stayed in the month of November of 2021. The road is okay to drive on, we took our car and tent camped. We didn’t take our camper as the switchbacks are very tight and the road is very steep.
We stayed a couple of nights and decided to move on because the park ranger gave us a visit about 3-4 times a day. We wanted to be left alone not make friends.
There is a little store at the bottom of the mountain and you can also fill up there. I wasn’t paying attention to see if there was a dump station.
There is a fee upon entry. You have to pay for the nights you plan to stay and you have to pay for your vehicle to have a permit to be there. I think we spent around $30 for 3 or 4 days. We left early so i’m sure that money went back to the park.
The park provides every spot with a table, fire ring and bear box. The bear box is for more than just food. If you have anything that smells good, the animals (not just bears) WILL try to get into your vehicle to steal it. Sprays, lotions, deodorants… etc.
We followed some animal trails and went on a few hikes. Seen a lot of animals, but seen no sign of fresh running water anywhere.
We were the only campers at this time of year in all 3 campgrounds. So it was very peaceful. The spaces are spread out. At the entrance to each campground there is a dumpster. So it’s not a long walk to dispose of your trash!
We will return to this area in the future. It’s a nice quaint spot with much to do.
- AAmanda M.Guide
Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
Winter Camping Golden Gate Canyon State Park
We stayed at loop A of Reverend’s Ridge for 1 night on our way to California. We were the only ones in the campground and the views are gorgeous. Fire ring and picnic table at each site. The road to and in the campground was plowed. Pets allowed. Tons of beautiful hiking trails.
Things to keep in mind when visiting in the winter- water is not available, there are vault toilets near the pay area but not in campground itself. The GPS will tell you to take mountain base rd to the campground but it is closed for the winter. You need to take highway 46 to 119 to Gilpin road (see map).
Guide to Lakewood
Indian Paintbrush Campground at Bear Creek Lake Park offers clean cabin accommodations just minutes from Red Rocks Amphitheater. Cabins provide a comfortable alternative to tent camping with electric hookups and protection from the elements. "Camped in a cabin which was clean. I will camp here again!!" Most sites include picnic tables and fire rings where permitted, though amenities vary by location. Golden Gate Canyon State Park provides additional cabin options with varying levels of furnishings and amenities. Sites are generally well-maintained with nearby water sources and reasonable privacy between units.
Reservations are strongly recommended for all cabin accommodations, particularly during summer months and weekends. Basic cabins typically include beds and minimal furnishings while deluxe units may offer kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and climate control. Bear Creek Lake Park's yurts and cabins remain popular alternatives for visitors seeking more comfort than traditional camping. A visitor commented: "We stayed in a yurt which was awesome and we tent camped last night." Most locations allow pets in cabin areas for an additional fee, though specific policies vary by campground.
Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Denver West-Central City KOA provides more fully-furnished cabin options with on-site markets for basic supplies. Propane grills or fire pits serve as cooking facilities at most locations, but during fire bans, alternative cooking arrangements may be necessary. Showers are available at most campgrounds for a small fee, with Bear Creek Lake Park charging $1 for a 5-minute shower. Standard cabin amenities typically include beds, electricity, and sometimes heat, though luxury features like running water or private bathrooms are less common in basic units.
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