Are you in need of a campground near Nederland, CO? Nederland is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Nederland, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Getting here is easy, only a few miles away from Nederland and I had cell service (verizon) the entire time."
"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."
$18 / night
"Pets allowed. Tons of beautiful hiking trails.
Things to keep in mind when visiting in the winter- water is not available, there are vault toilets near the pay area but not in campground itself."
"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"
$28 - $90 / 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."
"Great trails and mountain biking around and only 20 a minute drive to Nederland. We had some AT&T cell coverage."
"Not only is this pretty easy to reach, but Peak to Peak highway is great to drive. Just take P to P south from Nederland and turn right on HWY 132… Campsites and trailhead are about 1/2 mile down. "
"Great (free) Forrest Service campground west of Boulder, CO near a cute little town Nederland."
"It turns into a private road that is very difficult to turn around on. Especially if you have a large pull behind.
I also would just give a heads up to those with small children or dogs."
"You are pinned up against private property around the lake, the camp sites are in the dirt area when you get to the lake down to the left."
$29 / night
"Kelly Dahl is a nice campground to get away from the heat of summer and be near Nederland and Blackhawk Colorado. It is quiet during the week and busy on the weekends."
"Mountain biking and hiking are nearby. Nederland Colorado town is nearby (population about 8k) for supplies."
"Dog park, hot tubs, laundry, all you can eat pancakes (very reasonably priced) well worth the so steep drive on way up to 9,000 ft."
"Has decent showers, hot tubs, and off leash dog park. Inexpensive pancake breakfast and pizza/wings to your site are available, also an onsite store."
"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."
"Loved the camp area, so close to climbing. Also loved the people in the area! We met so many amazing and kind people! It is gorgeous, and the road is really good up to the parking lot."
"This si the place my friends and I go to just for a night away from everything. It is just out of reach of the city and far enough away where we can find some peace and quiet."
$29 - $58 / night
"If you are looking for the true Colorado experience-look no further. "
"While there are some hiking trails stemming from the main camping area, Camp Dick is not the best option for those who want to enjoy quiet nature walks since most of the trails also accommodate off-road"
ScoutGetting here is easy, only a few miles away from Nederland and I had cell service (verizon) the entire time. The road is low maintenance and bumpy/rutted in places, but high clearance isn’t NEEDED for all campsites, but it helps. I had no issues in a stock Tacoma except going down towards campsite #1. And a low clearance Audi parked next to me.
My complaint is the campsites can accommodate 2-3 groups. So even tho I was at campsite #7 first at 6am, others showed up and used the fire rings 20-30ft away. But then again, I went camping on Memorial Day weekend and it got crowded. But I have to walk pretty far now to find a private place to pee.
There are a few messy campsites, I pass on 3 because of all the trash. And one of the groups near me is partying - blasting shitty music, parents/kids yelling, dogs off-leash, and up all night types.. But that’s not an issue specific to this campground.
I’ll probably come back on a less busy night/weekend.
GuideI loved this spot! it’s only about 10 minutes from Nederland and 45 minutes from boulder. There are mountains and aspen forests. and wildflowers everywhere! i also saw elk nearby. the road isn’t terrible but there are some rocks and bumps. i made it in a volkswagen tiguan while towing a camper. i couldn’t get super far down the road but i made it to a nice spot on the top of a hill. It got a bit chilly at night but not too bad! I also had 1 bar of 5g with t-mobile. i recommend for mountain peacefulness!
GuideWest Magnolia was awesome! Not only is this pretty easy to reach, but Peak to Peak highway is great to drive. Just take P to P south from Nederland and turn right on HWY 132… Campsites and trailhead are about 1/2 mile down.
Hiking/biking trails everywhere. Campgrounds were clean with a few exceptions.
This is dispersed camping… Most of the sites are tucked away, without view of your neighbors. Fire rings provided, that's it, no amenities.
We camped at site 15 and 11. Both offered a great experience, but different settings.
15 is close to the main road (132), but tucked away in the evergreens. Really cool site, fire ring provided (but this area was under a stage 1 while we were there). You can still catch a glimpse of the mountains if you position your camp facing west. Plenty of space… You could get a group with 2-3 trucks setup in there no problem.
Campsite 11 is one of the best (in our opinion). Nice and wide open. You could also get a group of 3-4 trucks/tents on this site. Facing east you can see mountains, sunsets/rises are incredible. Its a little off the path, so people rarely drove by our camp while we were at 11.
During the day we hiked around and checked out all of the other campsites, they all looked great and had their own pluses/minuses. We'd like to camp at site 13 in the future. Pictures don't do the views around Magnolia justice.
We will absolutely be back here down the road.
TravelerWhat a great campground! This is less than an hour from our house, perfect for a quick night away. I'm camping for the first time in decades, hoping to give my toddler a love of the outdoors. Reverends Ridge is perfect for family campers. In spot 86 (Loop I), we were close enough to the flush toilets (yea!) 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. The drive-up site was very clean, the tent pads have nice tie-down points and the fire pit and grill gate were fully operational. We were able to buy wood from the main office. I really appreciated the dishwashing station next to the bathrooms. The campground is about 20 minutes from Nederland, a nice escape for ice cream and the short rain storm that came in during the afternoon.
There were tons of families around and it was very quiet by 10 pm. Not so much the next morning! If you like to sleep in, I would bring some earplugs, there were lots of early risers. But I prefer that to loud music and rowdy groups at night.
RangerThe selling point of this campground is location. It’s as close to Rocky Mountain National Park as you can get without actually camping on NPS property. You are completely surrounded by the mountains and the views are amazing. There’s a beautiful river flowing nearby. Easy access to Estes Park. I biked into downtown and back easily. Close to a great little market and several restaurants. Sites are very tight with no privacy unless you are along the edges of the park. Nice laundry facilities, mini golf, and a small pond. There’s a small dog park but I’d recommend taking your dog to the city’s dog park about 10 minutes away. It’s worth the drive and your dog can go swimming on a beach.
TravelerAs it is very close to the city, the temperature stays consistent with Denver temps. So in the summer, it will not be as cool as some mountain spots. That being said, it is very easy to get to and you’ll have the lake right there to cool off!
Entrance into the state park is about $7/day. There is a dog park within the state park that allows off leash and has some ponds the dogs can swim in. Entrance to the dog park is $2.
LegendThis is one of my all-time favorite places to hike and camp in Colorado. I have not yet stayed in any of the campgrounds but have backpacked to the top of the American Lakes Trail. Not only is this hike fantasticly beautiful and full of wildlife (tons of moose especially) but there is great dispersed camping along the trails. You simply cannot find more scenic and free camping in Colorado. I would highly recommended camping anywhere in State Forest State Park!
Also, there are quite a few huts, cabins and yurts that can be rented year round in SFSP!
GuideTook the kids camping in Colorado for the first time and we had a blast. It rained on us a lot but it didn't stop us. Took a great hike up deer mountain....stunning views. Can't wait to go back.
TravelerWe had a great time at this campground. We spent 4 days in a spot right next to the river. Close to Rocky Mountain National Park. Really enjoyed the river, dog park, live music on sat. night and laundry.
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