Best Tent Camping near Nathrop, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near Nathrop, Colorado (56)

    1. Browns Creek (South) Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    Nathrop, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "Big wide dispersed camping spaces. Plenty of nice hiking - especially Brown's Creek area. Great location with easy drive to Buena Vista & Salida & Mt. Princeton."

    "Stayed near the browns creek trail head. Restrooms there, along with a few temp toilets around."

    2. North Cottonwood Trailhead Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    Buena Vista, CO
    12 miles

    "After a nice meal in nearby Buena Vista, Co, we headed out on the 7-8 mile drive to the trailhead. Now 7-8 miles on a CR isn’t always the same as a similar distance on a paved road."

    "A lot of spots the further up you drive towards trailhead. Found a spot right next to the creek with room for several cars and framed in by trees. Sounds of water is awesome."

    3. Road 240 - Dispersed

    9 Reviews
    Monarch, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    "This spot is one of the best kept secrets for dispersed camping in Colorado. The road has plenty of camping spots all the way up to the lake. Most spots are wooded and offer plenty of shade."

    "There are a few tent camping spots at the bottom right before you cross the bridge."

    4. CR 306 -Dispersed Site

    4 Reviews
    Buena Vista, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    "Right off the highway so a little noisy at night but calms down. The river runs right by spots, relaxing sound and plenty of water. Even surface and easy to set up."

    "An easy to find camp right off the road with a few different entrances and a creek running alongside."

    5. Bootleg Campground - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    Nathrop, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    $10 / night

    "Slept perfectly on a sandy tent pad listening to the river flow. This site has an in-tact bear safe, picnic tables and designated campfire ring. Will go back."

    6. Mount Shavano and Mount Tabequache

    2 Reviews
    Poncha Springs, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "The drive up access roads from the east is easy with a truck or all wheel drive after snow melt and it's not long before you're up in the gorgeous meadows with great views."

    7. Railroad Bridge

    1 Review
    Buena Vista, CO
    13 miles
    Website

    $28 / night

    8. Kite Lake

    13 Reviews
    Fairplay, CO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 836-2031

    $5 - $15 / night

    "Did see a Porsche, but they did not drive all the way to the end. People drive up to camp and to park to hike the Quad."

    "most reasons to head out to the kite lake area are to try and summit 4 fourteeners in one day. Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln, Mt Cameron, and Mt. Bross."

    9. Fooses Creek Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Monarch, CO
    17 miles

    "We were headed to another location we found in Dirt but the snow was still to much for us. We decided to go to this spot at Fooses."

    10. Twin Lakes Dispersed Camping - Site 2 West

    11 Reviews
    Granite, CO
    28 miles

    "If you go up 24 toward the South Elbert trailhead, you’ll find lots of dispersed camping options for everything from RVs to tent camping."

    "A few spots allow you to pull off and set up a tent with great views. The site we stayed in was about 50 ft from the trailhead and could accommodate a group!"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Nathrop, CO

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Guide to Nathrop

Nathrop, Colorado, offers a fantastic selection of tent camping options surrounded by stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Hike the scenic trails around Mount Shavano and Mount Tabequache, where you can explore breathtaking views and enjoy the great outdoors.
  • Experience the thrill of mountain biking near Turtle Rock Campground, which is known for its accessibility and beautiful surroundings.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunities at Railroad Bridge, where you can cast a line in a serene setting.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Nathrop, CO is Browns Creek (South) Dispersed Camping with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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