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Best Equestrian Camping near Littleton, CO

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Indian Creek Equestrian Campground provides specialized horse camping facilities near Littleton, Colorado, in Pike National Forest. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with a season that runs from May 23 to September 7. Featuring toilets and drinking water, this horse-focused destination maintains a perfect 5-star rating according to visitor reviews. Horse trailer parking is available with adequate room for vehicles and horse transport. The campground offers access to the extensive trail system within Pike National Forest, allowing riders to explore the surrounding mountain terrain. The sites are well maintained with dedicated areas for horses and their owners to set up camp comfortably.

Located approximately 20 miles southwest of Littleton, this equestrian-friendly campground connects to numerous riding trails that wind through the Pike National Forest. Riders can access miles of bridle trails directly from the campground, with routes suitable for various skill levels. Water access for horses is available, though campers should verify seasonal availability. The campground requires reservations, which is highly recommended during peak summer months when equestrian camping is in high demand. Trail conditions remain consistent throughout the season, providing reliable terrain for riders. The natural setting offers both shaded and open areas, giving horses and their owners comfortable camping options regardless of weather conditions. Indian Creek serves as an excellent base camp for day rides through the surrounding forest.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Littleton, Colorado (25)

    1. Chatfield State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Littleton, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 791-7275

    $36 - $200 / night

    "Located in Littleton, CO surrounding man made reservoir Chatfield "Lake". I found camping pretty easily without a reservation in the middle of summer, I guess everyone was going out in the hills."

    "The park offers lots of amenities and is a convenient place to stay to explore Littleton. Red Rocks Amphitheater and Dinosaur Ridge are a short drive away on 470 West."

    2. Cherry Creek State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Centennial, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 690-1166

    $28 - $432 / night

    "It’s we’ll thought out with lots of activity areas like, mountain bike trail, shooting area, off leash dog area, model airfield, equestrian trails, lake and hiking trails!"

    "I only gave it 4 stars because on the outskirts of the state park we have a lot of homeless camps popping up oblong Parker road and 225."

    3. Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park

    34 Reviews
    Morrison, CO
    7 miles
    Website

    "Close proximity to the highway. Clean level spots. Geared more towards RV camping. Pros: great views of the foothills."

    "So much to do in this little area-lakes, trails, horses. Very close to red rocks. This is still in town so great for beginners"

    4. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    48 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $18 / night

    "area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk"

    "Late October is very unpredictable in Colorado for a camper who is primarily a tent camper."

    5. Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

    5 Reviews
    Louviers, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 275-5610

    $30 / night

    "This campground has a equestrian area and a tent camping area. The tent camping is to the right after you enter, there are two tent loops with bathrooms. Water spigots next to the bathroom."

    "Lots of beautiful trails, close to Denver and very peaceful. Bring your ponies, its an equestrian campground!"

    6. Indian Creek

    4 Reviews
    Louviers, CO
    13 miles
    Website

    $7 - $22 / night

    "Lots of hikers, mtn bikers, and horses. The camp host did check in and was very helpful and friendly. Good option close to Denver."

    "There is a small trail you can hike. Pet friendly with a leash. I visited in off season for the trail, the picture is from the snow left on the drive into the sites."

    7. Reverend's Ridge Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    30 Reviews
    Rollinsville, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $28 - $90 / night

    "This spot is just a quick ride outside of Golden. The scenery is gorgeous with several trails to hike or mountain bike. The campsites are clean and easy to get to."

    "Stunning campground nestled right outside Golden and Boulder Colorado. We couldn’t believe it…so close but you feel incredibly removed once you get there."

    8. Idylease Campground

    2 Reviews
    Conifer, CO
    13 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "Easy drive and a half-mile hike with moderate increase in elevation from parking to tent pads, numbered 1-5."

    9. Staunton State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Conifer, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 816-0912

    $28 / night

    "The pit, very clean are at base, and there is a porta-potty by site 14, far enough away from 14 to not be a problem."

    "We brought out the bike and did some trails to find the perfect spot and since we went in the middle of the week we had our choice of spot."

    10. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    24 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    "It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great."

    "The Gross Resevoir outside Boulder is a great place for people to go for some recreation just outside the city. People commonly drop in a paddleboard or kayak."

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  • Natalie B.
    Jul. 15, 2017

    Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

    Beautiful!

    This campground has a equestrian area and a tent camping area. The tent camping is to the right after you enter, there are two tent loops with bathrooms. Water spigots next to the bathroom. There are a few trails here, some are horse trails. Overall a beautiful spot with some shade!

  • N
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Colorado Campground

    Good location

    Colorado campground is situated outside of Woodland Park (10 minute drive) and right next to Manitou lake.  This is a great area central to the Pikes Peak wilderness area so many trails are nearby and activities while still being close to civilization if you forget something or choose to eat-out.  The CG itself is large, but the sites are well spaced apart...it is a primitive CG with picnic table, fire-pit and gravel pull through or back-in spots.  There are water spigots, vault toilets and garbage cans equally dispersed throughout.  In the summer they have an educational series also on the weekends of various nature/wildlife "seminars" that are great for the kids in their small amphitheater, although i don't know how frequent they are scheduled.  As others have stated its a short walk to the lake for fishing and canoeing if you choose.  The CG is well maintained and hosts are friendly.

  • dan N.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Chatfield State Park Campground

    Beautiful beaches and trails, but nasty boats pollute the water

    This place is great. Located in Littleton, CO surrounding man made reservoir Chatfield "Lake". I found camping pretty easily without a reservation in the middle of summer, I guess everyone was going out in the hills. I just needed a place to stop, and it was perfect. DON'T GO SWIMMING IN THE WATER! Unless you accept the risk of getting a sty. There are boats chugging along in here all day long, spewing fuel and exhaust waste into the water. It is nice to lay along the beaches and climb a tall tree. Truly a beautiful place, not to be discounted. Great for a short trip from Denver area without any preparation. I really enjoyed walking along the shore of the reservoir, and had a great time climbing the trees on the east side of the "lake"! FUN FUN FUN!

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 13, 2018

    Colorado Campground

    There are many campgrounds in Colorado, but only one Colorado Campground!

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: COLORADO CAMPGROUND PIKE NATIONAL FOREST

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/colorado-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70684

    Colorado Campground is one of several campgrounds less than 10 miles north of the city of Woodland Park off Route 67 in the Pike National Forest.

    Situated at 7800 feet elevation, even summer nights get cool. Nearby 5 acre Manitou Lake is a trail walk away. You can toss your canoe or kayak in, but unless you are simply trout fishing, it’s tiny size doesn’t offer much variation.

    Numerous foot trails lead into the National Forest, offering wonderfully quiet hikes and exploration.

    There are 81 sites available, but some are adjacent to highway 67, so periodic road noise will be heard. The ponderosa pines assist in muffling highway noise.

    Neighboring sites are visible across the entire campground, but they are situated in such a way that you are not directly on top of each other.

    The back loop sites are larger and set deeper (Site 19, 20,21, 22, 23) which are my choice. Sites can be secured on www.recreation.gov. There are double sites which garner double fees. At the time of this review, sites are $23.00 nightly (a bit pricey for no showers or modern facilities). When there during the week, not including the host and groundskeeper, only four sites were filled. Most sites were reserved for weekends and upcoming Labor Day holiday.

    No RV/Campers over 36 ft permitted. Parking pads are gravel, a few are pull-through. Sites are non-electric with no hookups…no showers Water spigots, metal trash containers and pit latrines are spaced out through the campground. Each site has one stationary picnic table and a fire pit. Most sites appeared fairly level. No specific tent pad locations.

    With the towering ponderosa pines, there is ample shade.

    Plenty of trails permit mountain biking as well as the paved centennial bike path that runs along highway 67 from Woodland Park 15 miles north…that you can walk, in-line, cycle and even ebike.

    You have plenty of local activities to keep you busy, including the Red Rocks a couple miles south…or drive east on Rt 24 to Pikes Peak, or further into Manitou Springs for the Incline, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Garden of the gods and more!

    Just six miles south into Woodland Park offers every food or shopping option.

    All in all, a nice, clean campground in a great location.

  • Mikaela R.
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

    Beautiful and close in!

    My folks bought property you can ride to Indian Creek from. Love this area!!! Lots of beautiful trails, close to Denver and very peaceful. Bring your ponies, its an equestrian campground!

  • Christy C.
    Jul. 29, 2016

    Chatfield State Park Campground

    Too Hot to camp here in summer

    Located in Littleton, Co. on Chatfield Lake. This is a pretty place to visit but would avoid it in summer time. Our AC couldn't keep up with the 100+ temperatures we experienced there in June 2012. The sites were well maintained with hookups. No trees in our loop. Sorry for the negative review. Maybe it would be better to visit here in fall or spring.

  • Sarah D.
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    Good spot!

    Site 5 was a great spot for a bigger group. It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great. We didn’t make it to the gross reservoir but it was nice to have the option of a good hike near by. It is very important that you have a high clearance car to drive on the road. It’s a lot like off roading on some parts. I would go back!

  • Jennifer L.
    May. 20, 2018

    Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park

    Best of City Camping

    Close proximity to the highway. Clean level spots. Geared more towards RV camping. Pros: great views of the foothills. Lots of park amenities like horse stables, archery range, swim beach, boat rentals, hiking trails, picnic areas. Con: Orange glow of Home Depot sign at night and no shade during the day. Your camping reservation (strongly recommended) includes park admission.

  • Amber J.
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Mueller State Park Campground

    Nice trees, large sites, excellent toilet and showers!

    Great location within Colorado's Mueller State Park. Easy access to trails, visitor center, and scenic drives. Nice large site with level gravel tent pad, large table, and nice fire pit. Nearby sites seemed to be a good distance away.

Guide to Littleton

Horse camping in Colorado offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it a favorite among equestrian enthusiasts. With numerous campgrounds catering to horse camping, adventurers can enjoy the great outdoors while ensuring their equine companions are well taken care of.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground features clean vault toilets and friendly hosts, providing a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
  • At Indian Creek, you'll find attractive sites with trees and grass, perfect for setting up camp with your horse nearby.
  • Staunton State Park Campground offers reservable sites and picnic tables, ensuring a pleasant experience for equestrian campers.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy scenic trails at Bear Creek Lake Park, where you can explore the beautiful surroundings on horseback.
  • The Chatfield State Park Campground is a great spot for fishing and paddle boarding, providing diverse activities for horse campers.
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers numerous hiking trails that are accessible for horseback riding, making it a perfect destination for equestrian adventures.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Littleton, CO is Chatfield State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 77 reviews.

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