Join the fun near Norwood. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Norwood is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
"Some of the best in Colorado. I had good cell service too (working remotely). There are some larger dispersed campgrounds near the top trailhead that are more in the woods."
"Some of the best views in Colorado! Easy to get to, as others have noted, from the Telluride side. "
"Campground Review
Caddis flats is located not too far from Placerville, and a short distance farther in the opposite direction from Norwood."
"The camping spot is located near the highway, with only one campsite and a spacious parking area. The atmosphere was extremely tranquil and soothing as we were the only ones present at that time."
"There was also a fire ring next to a picnic table covered by a pavilion."
"It's out a ways down a dirt road but it's worth the drive back. There is a campground before it but keep going another mile. There are a lot of sites, all free. Some have fire rings, many don't."
"We have stopped here before but didn't really see any sites, except one that was tucked back by a tree that had a note on it saying "don't camp under this tree". The tree was, well, dead."
"Thunder Trails are it!
Easy to get to, well maintained gravel roads, each site is designated and has a fire ring, super quiet and private, and the trails are fun cross country style loops."
"Campground Review
This campground is tucked back a little ways. We had to go through a cattle gate, it's not always closed but this trip it was."
"No worries, the road is public so just close the fence/gate behind you.
We had a spot right on the river. Not much to do there unless you like to fish or bird watch. "
"The site was huge, we could see our neighbors but the site was still huge, backed right up to a path that led down to the reservoir."
"first come first serve with easy access to the water not too crouded, large camp spaces with daily clean up."
"Beautiful views of surrounding mountains and Alta lakes as well as access to the ghost town of Alta."
"The off road trail it get to Alta lakes took us about 40-50 minutes in my boyfriends F-150. The views were amazing so neither of us really minded."
"Right off 44ZS (Lone Cone Road), there’s easy access National Forest access to gravel and 4x4 roads that connect Norwood to Telluride, Rico, Dunton, Dolores, & Naturita."
"Steps away from Woods Lake and the trails!"
"We found site 12 open and it was a nice roomy site with a long drive leading down to our picnic table, and beyond that there was a tent pad."
LegendSome sites you are really close to your neighbors and don't have a lot of privacy. The sites around me had a lot of trees for shade and I was able to hang my hammock in my site. Vault toilets in the campground and they were actually stocked with hand sanitizer!! If you have a large RV or camper, there may not be a lot of sites that work for you, check the photos and use the length filter when looking at sites!
Deer roaming through the campground and one hung out by my site for awhile.
ScoutWe booked camping here as a great way to access the hot springs at Orvis. It’s $50/night per person, and you have access to the hot springs all night! The campground is basically just a gravel lot but has beautiful views of mountains and grazing cattle. There was plenty of space for our 21’ travel trailer and saw bigger rigs as well. Pets allowed in campground area. There is a kitchen available during the day as well as free coffee in the morning. There are multiple ponds to soak in, free showers, free lockers. The stars were beautiful at night and the crowds really cleared out after daytime visitor hours. Our favorite time was early morning- drank our coffee in the south pond (that we had to ourselves!!) and watched the birds.
GuideCampsite had electric, and firefighters, and picnic table. No water is avaliable in the park or campgrounds so be prepared.
TravelerOur truck did fine going up. I would make sure you aren’t too low to the ground. A little rough in spots but go slow and it’s no problem. The campsites are easy to find. We got to be by the stream and back in. Which was great!
TravelerStayed here the end of may and just drove up no reservations needed. Well maintained campground. Laundry room was very nice and clean. Enjoyed our stay
TravelerThere’s a Short dirt road (a mile or less) that was in Great condition to reach the camp area. 5 or 6 other campers but we Found an awesome very secluded spot next to the river. We have a 34ft travel trailer and f-250 and was very easy to access. Drove into silverton for water at the Rv park. They told us to watch for moose.
GuideStayed at a small back-in site with 30 amp & electric in our camper van. The site had a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Loved that they had a store, laundry room, and firewood for sale. The store closes at 5:00 & we arrived at 5:10 but the office lady still checked us in and made sure we had firewood. The campground is well-maintained and clean.
GuideThis is a sweet campground that we chose for access to the reservoir and electric hookups on an extended trip. As a big bonus this campground is very close to the Canyon of the Ancients visitor center and museum. We found ourselves envious of the tent sites across the road because they were really nicely set up and private.
Our site 004 E was pretty great too. Lots of good trees for our hammock, easy to back in. Picnic table does not get shade at noon in late May, but generally good shade around the site.
GuideGot lucky and found a perfect site right by the creek with a fire ring. Easy to get to in our camper van, no 4 x 4 required. Vault toilet on site. Wasn't crowded even though it was Memorial Day weekend.
Camping near Norwood, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and unique experiences. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Norwood, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you’re sure to have a memorable experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Norwood, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 206 campgrounds and RV parks near Norwood, CO and 73 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Norwood, CO is Last Dollar Road with a 4.5-star rating from 21 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 73 free dispersed camping spots near Norwood, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Norwood, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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