Best Tent Camping near Longmont, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near Longmont, Colorado (68)

    1. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

    51 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    24 miles
    Website

    "So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites."

    "Prior campers have left some trash, bullet casings and obviously neglected to dig cat holes. After a quick clean up, the site was fine for my purposes."

    2. Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping

    20 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    20 miles
    Website

    "However, proximity to Boulder is a huge plus if you are looking for a quick and easy get away."

    "Was desperate to find "something" after driving 11 hours that day, and normal paid camp grounds were full. HOWEVER I was pulling a smaller trailer, and that turned out to be a real issue."

    3. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

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

    "Stayed at campsite 18, had great views and nice weather, no water though but there is a lake down the road. 4x4 Required as roads were rough"

    "All-wheel drive and higher clearance car helped getting in, as the road is pretty bumpy. Stayed in the last park-in campsite."

    4. Allenspark Dispersed Camping

    23 Reviews
    Allenspark, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Our spot was near the creek, the sound was beautiful. The only downside was absolutely no cell service."

    "Fire ban was in effect when we went, but lots of fire circles available otherwise. Bring bug spray, the flies are bold."

    5. Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot

    7 Reviews
    Pinewood Springs, CO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Clear skies at night, but tree cover if you prefer. Quick drive to Estes Park. No Verizon cell service."

    "Awesome scenic drive, great spacious spot. But only for one party. If someone else is there, you're outta luck. Fire road is gated off so no other options."

    6. Ceran St. Vrain Trail Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Jamestown, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    $1 / night

    "My son and I joined a friend from Longmont and headed to this trail to camp for a couple days."

    "We went here with our 2 dogs for a quick overnighter-only about 45 minutes outside of Boulder. It was a Sunday morning and the lot was almost full when we got there around 9am."

    7. Carter Knolls Campground at Carter Lake

    2 Reviews
    Lyons, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 679-4570

    "Carter Lake is really a hidden gem I never knew existed. We came after leaving Flatiron Campground but they were booked up AND we had a tornado watch going."

    8. Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow

    11 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 679-4570

    "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 couldn’t much camping around this area that was open in early April. We came across this place and stayed for 1 night. There is bear boxes and some bathroom. Sites have fire rings."

    9. Longs Peak Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    14 Reviews
    Allenspark, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-1206

    "The camp sites near the top of Longs Peak in the Boulderfield are worth the long hike (6 miles up steep terrain)."

    "Amazing hikes and plenty of wildlife. The spaces are small but accommodate an RV or a single tent. Bear boxes and toilets close to everything."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Longmont, CO

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Longmont, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Longmont, CO is Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area with a 3.6-star rating from 51 reviews.

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