7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park houses luxury yurts and glamping cabins just 35 minutes from Wheat Ridge, complemented by Reverend's Ridge and Frazer Meadow Campgrounds offering premium accommodations with mountain views. The glamping options include comfortable beds, electric hookups, picnic tables and fire rings, while providing access to showers and modern bathrooms. Bear Creek Lake Park features unique glamping yurts with convenient access to water recreation and trails. Most glamping sites include electric hookups, making them suitable for year-round comfort, particularly at Chatfield and Cherry Creek State Parks where glamping accommodations maintain climate control capabilities. One reviewer noted, "The yurt was awesome and we tent camped last night - beautiful views."
Standley Lake Regional Park provides an urban glamping experience with comfortable accommodations and lake access featuring paddle sports rentals. Guests can observe nesting bald eagles and diverse birdlife, with one visitor describing the area as a "tranquil exotic oasis right smack in the middle of Suburban Arvada." The 100-acre park includes hiking trails, swimming beaches, and opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding. Most glamping sites require reservations, particularly during the peak season from May through September. Denver West-Central City KOA extends the glamping options with cabin accommodations that include amenities like electricity, water, and comfortable bedding. According to a camper, "We stayed in a cabin which was clean. The view of Red Rocks was a treat!" Proximity to Denver, Boulder, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre makes these glamping locations ideal for combining outdoor experiences with urban attractions.
"It's very close to Denver, with every amenity you could think Of! This isn't how we usually camp, but after 4 days of driving and hiking we needed this mini oasis!"
"Chatfield State Park is a great mixture of access to the outdoors with availability of many of the benefits of a metro area close by."
Available this weekend
from $36 - $200 / night
"This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."
"We chose this campground to be close to Red Rocks for a show. We didn’t expect much from it, but we really liked it! Yes– as some reviews say– you can see Home Depot from the campground."
"The campground office restrooms were open, heated and clean. Trash dumpsters were available as were recycling cans. The electric hookups were on."
"The drive from Golden up into the park is beautiful and you truly feel like you are leaving the noise of Denver and the metro behind."
Available this weekend
from $18 / night
"Arapahoe Group Loop has a great pavillion with outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Overall Camper amenities are great and very clean. Many well shaded individual sites are available."
"Very pretty campground with tidy tent spots and on-site bathrooms, showers for rent, and laundry. Very easy to access even from the RTD bus stop."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $432 / night
"The ranger crew is serious about conserving the area’s natural eco system, but still very inviting and kind!"
"This is a good location! Theres only a few RV spots with electricity, but we stayed at a 30 amp site."
from $35 - $55 / night
"but far enough away from neighbors. We were able to explore easily from our site and my daughter had a great time checking out the campsite."
"Many multiuse trails. Get up early and drive mountain base road...we caught a great view of a moose. Panorama Point had a breath taking view. Hygiene: Laundry facilities on site."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $90 / night
"8100’ high. 7 miles off I-70 at Idaho Springs. 25 miles into outskirts of Denver. Don’t worry they have oxygen! Not kidding!!"
"Beautiful location with views of the mountains and walking trails throughout the property. Clean, large bathrooms, showers, laundry and game room on site."
"Super close to Denver and offered through the City of Lakewood. The sites are for tent/RV and have electric hookups. Beautiful area."
"Super friendly staff. The Bad: Day use Denverite humans on bicycles who run their mouths as the peddle past. (Get a job, Chad)."
from $34 - $40 / night
"The bike trails are awesome and a sweet pond tucked in the meadow to fish at."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $18 / night
"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 pitched our tents at Base camp at Golden Gate Canyon and unplugged for awhile(literally there was no cell service)."
from $30 - $65 / night
RangerBathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
TravelerFrom a Sprinters point of view.
Sites are $45.00 a day plus parking
Sites were sloped, we took the flattest one we could find and it took 6” to block our van level.
Pit toilets were very clean.
Sites had trees and boulders, spaced roughly 50’ apart, but there visible traffic on the main road below.
It was a nice campground but we liked the Bobcat Campground a couple miles farther up the road.
See separate review.
ScoutLake Wellington is a beautiful family and dog friendly campground just about 90 minutes from Denver. There are 75 sites, and even when it's pretty full they are decently spaced out that you don't feel too on top of other guests. We brought our dogs and a group of friends and had a great few nights, even seeing Bald Eagles mating!
TravelerIf you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
GuideHorrible demonic should have been homeless The owners are the most greedy disrespectful sheep in wolf's people, smiles with, dont walk away they will stab you. Within the time I was there, we had a stalker( mar- may), a theif, a overdosed body( mar 7), a trailer firer( aug), health department investigation( aug) A drug raid( july) it all public information, police blotter? The owners were never around nor asked questions or concerns.( 11-2 mon, we'd, fri if lucky). Probably building there mansion in Longmont or in Missouri probably running there tax free business... The showers and bathrooms along with around the park. there great. Even if we have spending 1$ per min. They do have an amazing maintenance manager who is worth more then, cause he know and dose EVERYTHING. He been with them for years. The rest of the park not so grat, NOTHINGbut dirt road, pot hole ends up very muddy. Most tenant start off nice, but once ginger and Amanda get there venom into them turn in to snakes. I
GuideLake is super low but still a really pretty area. Beautiful drive in around the lake with the leaves changing. Campground in good shape with sites decently spaced out
ScoutPull thru site easy to maneuver, lots of space between sites. Hookups easy to use. Maintained nice, lake was beautiful. Seemed like bikers heaven.
GuideWe were here for 2 weeks and were rather disappointed.
The South 40 full-hookup sites had the worst sewer smell that I’ve experienced. No, it was not from our tank, it would come around the same time every morning and linger for a couple hours. The water pressure was unreliable to say the least, even when they were only at half capacity in the park. Nevermind the holiday weekend when the park is at max capacity…
We did like the trail around the park and the fenced in dog area, but overall the park was very dirty and dusty and the sites were in desperate need of a mow
GuideWe loved staying here! It was quiet and peaceful, even when it fully booked over Labor Day Weekend. The easy access to the trail around the lake, the spread out sites, the clean bathhouse and laundry room, the sunset over the mountains, the location close to town, and they don’t have any breed restrictions for dogs. I don’t have any complaints about the campground itself.
The only issue we had was that the $17 per vehicle day use fee wasn’t included in the camping cost. We were there for 8 nights and ended up buying the annual Colorado State Parks pass for $80 at the registration office because it was cheaper.
Camping near Wheat Ridge, Colorado offers multiple options for outdoor recreation within 45 minutes of the city. The region sits at elevations ranging from 5,700 to 8,500 feet, creating varying temperatures and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations during peak season from May through September, and many charge additional day-use fees on top of camping fees.
Hiking trails access: Golden Gate Canyon State Park features extensive multi-use trail systems ideal for both hiking and mountain biking. "The park is enormous. The options for trails are endless. Great for mountain biking or hiking enthusiasts," notes one Golden Gate Canyon State Park visitor.
Water recreation options: Bear Creek Lake Park provides swimming, fishing, paddling, and boating opportunities. "Loved the hiking and biking trails. Beautiful lake for swimming and paddle sports. Will definitely be returning for the archery and horseback riding," writes a visitor to Indian Paintbrush Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Standley Lake Regional Park offers excellent bird watching opportunities with a rookery and nesting bald eagles. "I don't know how you could not like a place with a huge lake that bald eagles nest beside. With a rookery, this is the spot for bird enthusiasts!" shares a camper at Standley Lake Regional Park.
Proximity to urban areas: Many campgrounds provide a balance between nature and city access. "While this campground is minutes from the city and seconds from a highway, at night you feel like you are in a quiet, mountain campsite with stars to gaze for days," notes a camper about Bear Creek Lake Park.
Year-round camping options: Several campgrounds operate throughout winter. "We stayed here in early June to avoid the chaos of RMNP and were not disappointed. The drive from Golden up into the park is beautiful and you truly feel like you are leaving the noise of Denver and the metro behind," writes a visitor to Reverend's Ridge Campground.
Mountain views: Most campsites offer views of the Front Range. "Enormous amount of room. Mostly level, fire rings, and very large metal picnic tables," notes a visitor about the electric hookup loop at Reverend's Ridge Campground.
Coin-operated showers: Several campgrounds require quarters for shower use. At Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon, "The bathrooms were very clean and recently remodeled, but require coins if you were going to shower."
Reservation requirements: Most sites fill quickly during summer months. At Chatfield State Park, "Without a reservation you put your name on a list that they start going through at 1pm to assign sites. As someone tent-camping this is no problem, just takes some time."
Day use fees: Many parks charge separate entry fees. "Your camping reservation (strongly recommended) includes park admission," notes a camper about Indian Paintbrush Campground at Bear Creek Lake Park.
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas. At Chatfield State Park Campground, visitors appreciate "Great views of mountains. Just minutes south of Denver. With decent facilities and a playground for kiddos."
Pet-friendly options: Multiple sites welcome dogs, with some offering special facilities. At Chatfield State Park, "The dog park is by far the best. Off leash - so much room; well taken care of and big lake for the dogs to swim."
Tent site selection: Choose carefully for level ground. At Golden Gate Canyon, a visitor noted, "Our site was very clean, the only complaint I had about our site in particular was that the fire pit was below the picnic table which was below the spot for our tent and the fire smoke overwhelmed the rest of our site due to the upwind."
Hookup availability: Electric, water, and sewer connections vary by campground. At Chatfield State Park, "There are no 'tent only' sites. The minimum has electric ($26)."
Site levelness concerns: Several campgrounds require leveling blocks. A camper at Frazer Meadow Campground mentioned "Site #7 was clean, maintained. One official tent site and a good spot for another two person tent. Partial sun depending on time of day."
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds are near highways. At Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon, "The campground is right on a busy road into the State Park so road noise is almost constant."
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