Best Tent Camping near Midland, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Midland, Colorado (33)
1. Mueller State Park Campground
54 Reviews•155 Photos•621 SavesDivide, ColoradoMueller's campground has 136 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are 99 electric sites, many with tent pads and 22 basic walk-in sites in Prospector Ridge (sites 55-66) and Turkey Meadow (sites 100-109) Campgrounds. Sites 12 and 22 are handicapped designated sites. You must have a handicapped placard or license plate.
Campground Amenities The Comfort Station is open year-round. The Camper Services Building is open only in summer (Mid May - Mid October) Both buildings contain flush toilets. On-site accommodations include firewood for sale, a camper services building with coin-operated showers/laundry and modern restrooms, vault toilets, dump station and a playground.
Mueller offers three group campground opportunities nestled in the aspen and conifer forest, conveniently located near the Camper Services Building.
Winter Camping: Mid October - Mid May Mueller has 29 electrical sites available within the Peak View Campground and the Revenuers Ridge Campground (Sites 1 –9, 11-13, 15-22 and 81 – 89) during the winter. The Comfort Station, containing flush toilets, will remain open. Vault toilets will be open at Outlook Ridge, Peak View Campground and across from site #87. Water is available at the outside spigot at the Comfort Station; all other hydrants are closed, so we suggest bringing your own water. The dump station is dry dump only, which means you will not have water to rinse out your equipment.
$18.00 per night Mueller State Park has 4 backcountry campsites located in 2 separate groups. Both backcountry campsite groups require an approximate 1.5 mile hike from the Black Bear Trailhead to the sites. Sites are available to reserve from May 1 through October 31st.
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- Reservable
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$18 - $396 / night
2. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
32 Reviews•210 Photos•81 SavesGreen Mountain Falls, ColoradoWe have everything you need to have a great time in the Colorado Rockies. Tent sites, RV sites, and Camper Cabins! Relax in your shady site or take a dip in our heated outdoor pool. We also have a fishing pond, stocked with rainbow trout, a retro arcade, 24/7 lounge serving locally roasted coffee each morning, playground, and laundromat.
We’re outside the city lights at the base of Pikes Peak- 7600 feet elevation – yet our proximity to all the area’s many attractions makes us an ideal location for families looking for a summer adventure or folks just passing through for a couple of days. We strive to make every stay special. You will love it here at “the Duck”!
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- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
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$40 - $87 / night
3. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
32 Reviews•130 Photos•914 SavesCañon City, Colorado- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
4. Red Canyon Park
21 Reviews•88 Photos•718 SavesVictor, Colorado- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
5. Matukat Road Dispersed Camping
15 Reviews•57 Photos•946 SavesLake George, Colorado- Pets
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- Group
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
6. Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite
9 Reviews•17 Photos•421 SavesGreen Mountain Falls, ColoradoDon't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".
Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.
Please observe the following requirements when dispersed camping:
In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted. Developed sites, including trailheads and picnic areas, are closed to overnight camping and allow for day use activities only. Tread lightly, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Locate your camp at least 100' from any water source. Use catholes to properly dispose of human and pet waste; bury waste in a cathole at least 6-8" deep and 200’ from any water source. Packing out human and pet waste using self-contained waste disposal systems is encouraged. Campfires are allowed at overnight sites as long as fire restrictions aren’t in place. You may gather small amounts of down, dead wood for a campfire. Use existing fire rings; keep your campfire small and always make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving. No campfires outside of designated overnight sites. BEARS and other wildlife When you go to the mountains and forest, you are in bear county. Do not leave ANY food, trash or other animal attractant unattended. Store all food and trash securely and pack out what you pack in. Failing to do so can result in a fine. Also be aware that; where not otherwise restricted, camping or leaving camping equipment at any location more than 14 days within a continuous 30 day period, and/or occupying any campsite within three miles of any prior camping or equipment location for a combined total of more than 28 days within any continuous 60 day period, is prohibited. Also, leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is not allowed. In addition; discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. Plan your trip; phone ahead for restrictions and special regulations. Contact your local Ranger District office for more information.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
7 Reviews•44 Photos•236 SavesWoodland Park, Colorado- Pets
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- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
8. Rocky Mountain Oasis!!
2 Reviews•11 Photos•3 SavesMidland, ColoradoThis 400 sq ft Barnominium sits on 3 acres overlooking the Continental Divide, and Pikes Peak. This rental comes with an access card to the neighborhood clubhouse which has tennis courts, indoor pool, 18 round frisbee golf, pool table, workout gym, and two fully remodeled bathrooms complete with toilets, wifi and hot showers. You're off grid, but on grid if you want to be as it is 6 minutes from rental property. The Barn has two cozy lofts with queen beds, one inflatable and the other folds up, plenty of room to read that book or for the kids to play in their “fort”. Below the lofts is a 400 sq ft space to enjoy tv, game night, and also comes with a couch that turns into a full bed. 30,000 btu fireplace for heat and plenty of windows to view from that also provides plenty of natural light. Step out onto your porch with a cup of coffee in the morning, and listen to the quiet. An RV with a bathroom, and cold shower sit in the driveway for your convenience. This has your kitchen sink, stove, oven, and is extra space for storing stuff to save room in your car or in the barn. A fire pit sits with a grilling stick system for cowboy cooking, or simply use our gas grill. Though you should bring your own water in, a 300 gallon potable water system to feed the water needed in RV (refill charge included in cost) Atv use is allowed in neighborhood but trailer has to be stored over night in driveway as well as all cars. The constellations await you as our night sky is like going to Imax. The morning peace you will get watching animals and hearing…nothing is sure to leave relaxed and refreshed for that busy life. Come and Breathe.
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- Reservable
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$150 / night
9. Phantom Canyon
4 Reviews•25 Photos•141 SavesPenrose, Colorado- Pets
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- ADA Access
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10. "Glamping" Pike's Peak Camping Spot- Reservation Only Site
1 Review•2 Photos•6 SavesMidland, Colorado- Fires
- Reservable
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- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
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$99 - $150 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Midland, Colorado
1285 Reviews of 33 Midland Campgrounds
CC C.
Legend
Osprey
Great fishing.
We were in the area to fish as much of the river as possible and this was a great site.
Cell service- none (t-mobile) Firewood- none Camp host- none Water - non Toilets- port a potty Fire ring- yes No leveled tent sites- generally flat land.
Can car/van/roof top tent camp in the parking lot, for the same nightly fee as listed on the notice board. However, no trailers.
- Becca C.
Guide
Rocky Top Motel & Campground
Not for tent campers or overlanding
Not a place for overlanding or tent camping, this site is strictly catered to RV’s. We had a “primitive tent” spot reserved for one night, but the site was not what we expected. You are not far at all from I-24, I mean maybe 200 yards? There is a house right beside the tent sites with a deck that overlooks the site, and they have a few (understandably) excitable large dogs who were watching our every move. We were tired and trying to make the best of it, so we started setting up our overland tent for the night, when I made the hike up to the restrooms and decided this wasn’t a place I wanted to stay. I don’t understand why the people who do not have restrooms readily available (tent campers) are positioned the furthest away from them. I won’t even get in to the motel crowd. For an RV lot, it’s crowded but convenient so if that’s what you need, this may work for you. For tent or overland campers, you can 100% do better than this place.
Donna A.
Scout
Spillway Campground
Absolutely beautiful especially when the sun is out!
We had a great time in Site #24, camping in a tent. This site is inadequate for an RV or even a camper, as the parking spot is just a widening in the road. But the site was very private and had beautiful views. I left a day early as a new neighbor came to the site across the road and was running his generator a lot….so I just decided to leave….
- CCurtis K.Guide
Colorado Springs KOA
Great Location
Very Clean and convenient location to Colorado Springs. Thought highway traffic noice would be a problem but, could not tell rv park is next to the interstate. Tent camped here and they have special raised beds with pavilions for tent camping.
Doug C.Guide
Rocky Ridge Camground — Eleven Mile State Park
Easy Breezy Beautiful
Plenty of drive up tent sites and a few walk in campsites that feel a little more remote. Campground makes for a great base camp since you are just a quick drive down the street to some scenic hiking along Coyote Ridge & Midland trails and the proximity to the lake. Beautiful views year around here. Bring some extra tent stakes with you because the wind can really blow hard here.
Natalie B.Legend
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!
Sarah F.
Ranger
Colorado Campground
Great place to unwind
Awesome little campground for both RVs and tent campers. This time we chose to tent camp and it couldn’t have been more relaxing.
There are some great little lakes nearby to walk around and the bathrooms are clean. The camp host was friendly and the trees provide ample shade.
Do keep in mind if you are tent camping, it can be cold here at night- even in the summer!
- KKelly P.Scout
Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
Family & pet friendly, good location, and lots of fun activities
Campground had lots of RV sites and fewer tent sites but nice tent sites. Beautiful views of the mountains and close to many of the rafting companies and other local attractions as well as to the Royal Gorge bridge ans hiking. Staff were very friendly. We were there for a few, big, afternoon thunderstorms, one of which caused a little flooding around the office. Tent sites are on slight hill so no flooding but lots of little rivers running through our campsite. We would stay here again- the kids loved thr go-karting, mini-golf and giant slide. There is also a pool onsight which we did not use.
Cameryn C.Scout
Garden of the Gods RV Resort
Nice campsite close to attractions
Enjoyed my site! Felt secluded enough in the tent sites.
- DDiane R.
Traveler
Cripple Creek KOA
Serene
Very beautiful campground! Great staff, clean restrooms. Beautiful views. Tent sites are awesome!
- MMadilyn H.Scout
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground
👍🏽
Stayed a couple nights at a tent site and it was really nice set up.
- NNeil B.Guide
Spruce Grove Campground
Beautiful Campground away from it all
This is a small campground near Lake George in the Lost Creek Wilderness. The setting here is great, its a smaller primitive campground without many trees on the trailer side, but the surrounding area is what makes it special... in actuality the tent sites are some of the best we have seen (not being tent campers) and this makes us sometime think maybe we should ditch the trailer for a tent site when coming here. The tent sites are right along the Terryall creek in the tress and the trailer sites are on the other side. There are many trails that lead off from this Campground that go above the CG or into Lost Creek Wilderness. There are many rock formations and the vistas are great. The CG has picnic tables and fire-pits... all sites and the road are gravel so not always even, but easily manageable. There is trash and water available, although water is only form a hand-pump. The host is very nice and the sites and vault toilets are clean.
- CCarlos H.Guide
Smith Creek Campground
Great area for camping and hiking
There are several spots for tent camping in the Smith Creek Campground. Great area to hike and climb. Great stream that runs most of the year.
- Caryl D.Traveler
Mueller State Park Campground
Exceptional Fall Scenery
Wonderful walk-in tent camping site in the Turkey Meadow loop. Could view the Aspen trees in full color with Pikes Peak in the background. Peaceful and relatively private the week I was there.
- JJenn H.Traveler
Spillway Campground
Narrow paradise
This place is great. Quiet. Fun, and beautiful. Short steep hikes. Fly fishing mecca. Long bumpy 11 mile dirt road ride. But worth it. Recommend tent camping. No long or big campers = tough trek in.
- bbrandon W.Guide
Red Canyon Park
Great stay very close to Canon City
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!
- CCurtis B.Guide
Stoll Mountain Campground — Eleven Mile State Park
High Plateau Peace
Another great Colorado State Park, it sits above Eleven Mile Reservoir. The sites offer everything from tent sites to full hook up. There is limited shade, but most sites are exposed.
Theres beautiful hikes around the lake and the fishing is awesome between the reservoir and Spinny Lake, and 11 Mile Canyon below the dam.
Zahru A.Ranger
Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
Nice little stop of
On our way down from 100-mile overlook one Colorado. We stopped off and got a spot at lone duck.
Very quiet & very clean 🧼 camp. I definitely recommend stopping here. Reservation only. And it seems to be always full. I was there on Thursday Friday and we were the last tent site to set up.
- Katie D.Scout
Cotopaxi-Arkansas River KOA - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Better options out there
In my opinion this place is kind of rundown and dumpy. Maybe it hasn’t been maintained bc of covid closures? Idk either way I wasn’t impressed. We had a tent site. The tent sites were small and along a cliff with the Arkansas below. Our “large” tent site barely fit our big cabin tent, with enough room to park our vehicle. Our tent was literally a foot away from the road you pull in on. We had 2 young kids with us and I would not call it very kid friendly. We were Constantly having to keep an eye on them. Either they fall off a cliff into the river or worry about them getting into the main 2 way camp road that huge rvs and trucks drive by on. It was very hard to “relax” while kids were trying to play. The sound of the river at night was nice that’s about it. The encounters I had with staff weren’t great. A bit rude and unhelpful. I feel the prices are high considering you can’t use any amenities advertised due to covid restrictions. There were a lot of “rules” they had I haven’t encountered in other campgrounds. There are much prettier/nicer campgrounds along the Arkansas River I would stay at.
jbishop ..GuideCheyenne Mountain State Park Campground
True authentic camping
Amazing view and location. The walk in tent sites offer a fire pit, lockout food box for bears, picnic table and camp tent area. The bathrooms were not up kept well and very cold. Showers are coin operated.
Brick M.Scout
Rincon Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Beautiful location but...
We tent camped here in late September. Beautiful location with well-kept sites and bathrooms. However sites are close to the road and we could hear the traffic all night. Probably best suited for RVs and quick spot to camp.
- Kara U.Scout
Colorado Campground
Great car camping spot!
Very wooded area, lots of vaulted toilet and water access. If you are tent camping you can set up your tent anywhere in your space (not restricted to just a pad) Can easily camp 2 families (limit of 2 tents and 8 people) Close walk to a lovely little pond for fishing and plenty of beautiful trails and hikes nearby.
- DDennis G.Guide
Kelsey Campground
Decent getaway
$22 for a very unlevel parking spot, a picnic table and a fire pit. The campground is very quiet midweek and is best suited for tent camping. A lot of one night camping traffic while we were there. Zero service on AT&T and Verizon. 17mi to nearest services.
Stoney P.GuideRocky Top Motel & Campground
Loved it here
$25 a night for tent camping. That’s a small price to pay for all of the amenities that rocky top offers! The staff is great! The location is amazing! Woodland park is literally a 2 minute drive away. Strong cell service. Friendly neighbors. Everything about this site is good! You’ll love it!
Dee D.ScoutMueller State Park Campground
Great Place to Camp and Hike
We camped for several nights in our Airstream, and our family camped at a tent site close by. The campground itself it beautiful. You cannot imagine the scenery that this campground gives you. It is quiet, with beautiful trails for hiking.
Ashley F.RangerColorado Springs KOA
Grabbing a quick cabin
Me along with four other friends spent several days tent camping around the Colorado Springs area. On our last night of travel, our camping plans fell through and we needed to find a convenient place late at night to rest. We ended up at the KOA and took advantage of one of their adorable little cabins. All five of us spent the night, actually pretty comfortably, and got a great night's sleep. All and all a very positive experience at the KOA's wonderful, clean facilities.
- JJane U.Traveler
Crags Campground
Perfect solitude!
This is a place my husband often hiked growing up. We were one of the last campers of the season. It was a chilly 25 degrees at night, but with good gear our tent camping experience was amazing! We had a great hike and a great chat with the camp host. We will be back!!!
Guide to Midland
Tent camping near Midland, Colorado offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of well-equipped campgrounds. With stunning views and diverse amenities, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents.
Tent campers should check out Mueller State Park Campground
- The Mueller State Park Campground features reservable sites with picnic tables and fire rings, making it ideal for a cozy camping experience.
- This campground allows pets, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
- Enjoy access to drinking water and clean showers, ensuring a comfortable stay in the great outdoors.
Some prices for tent camping range from $7 to $50
- At Shelf Road Sites, you can camp for just $7 a night, which includes access to clean vault toilets and picnic tables.
- The Lone Duck Campground and Cabins offers tent sites starting around $50, complete with electric hookups and a heated pool.
- For a more budget-friendly option, Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites provides free camping with basic amenities, perfect for those looking to save.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- The Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite is known for its spacious sites and stunning views, making it a favorite among nature lovers.
- Campers at Matukat Road Dispersed Camping enjoy the tranquility of the area, with plenty of space and firewood available for cozy campfires.
- The Red Canyon Park offers a peaceful setting with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a relaxing camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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