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Great packed road into the camp. We stayed in November and had the place to ourselves. Lots of sites. We stayed back near the end of the camping area and had a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
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RV parks within 30 miles of Parker offer varied accommodations for motorhomes and travel trailers. Cherry Creek State Park Campground features full hookup sites with paved pads, laundry facilities, and dump stations suitable for larger rigs. Applewood RV Resort provides gravel sites with 50-amp service and convenient pull-through options. "Spots were VERY CLOSE together so we didn't like that at all," noted one visitor about Applewood, though the facilities were clean and well-maintained. Dakota Ridge RV Park offers paved sites with electric, sewer, and water hookups, while Denver Meadows RV Park in Aurora accommodates big rigs with spacious sites. Clear Creek RV Park in Golden maintains 50-amp electric hookups but lacks fire rings, catering primarily to self-contained units.
Most RV parks in the region remain open year-round, though mountain locations may have seasonal closures from September through May. Navigation requires careful planning as some parks have tight entrances or challenging access roads. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some charge additional fees. Pet policies vary significantly, with some parks limiting dog size or breed. Cell service remains reliable at urban parks but may become spotty in mountain locations. "It's a bit expensive with a daily fee on top of camping fees," mentioned one camper about Cherry Creek State Park, reflecting the common practice of separate vehicle and camping fees throughout Colorado's developed RV parks.
Best RV Campgrounds near Parker (162)
1. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
"Perfect location on the edge of the city. Easy access to highways and the city. It is pricey and there are many rules but it is full service with a very friendly staff."
2. Denver Meadows RV Park
"It is a no thrills,Quiet,peaceful,full hook-ups kind of park.little expensive but one cost covers everything.plus it is a all season park."
"Haven't had any problems, it was quite, and peaceful. Lots of good food nearby."
3. Clear Creek RV Park
"Stayed here for a month and a half with electric only (full hook up spots for extended stays were already taken but that was okay). Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating."
"Had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
Check Availabilityfrom $68 - $85 / night
4. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
5. Buckley AFB FamCamp
"Laundry room was free to use. Commissary and exchange were very well supplied and had some great prices."
6. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"Convenient location close to the park and the town shops. Lots of amenities at the campgrounds including very clean bathrooms and showers. Good WiFi available."
"Super close to pikes peak entrance and town, but still quiet. Super packed, lots of long term tenants. GREAT SHOWERS & laundry!"
7. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
"Clean place right in town but has a woodsy feel to it has decent amenities and feels really safe. Its close to town whixh is great if you need any supplies or just need to get something hot to eat."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $110 / night
8. Delux RV & Motel
"My friend and I, in our attempt to bicycle from Texas to Banff National Park found ourselves in an unfortunate situation."
9. Pikes Peak RV Park
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms. Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
10. Falcon Meadow RV Campground
"stayed here 2 days, near Colorado Springs, plane noise from Air Force academy & road, backin site, full hookups, go In store when checking in,"
"We stayed at this campground full-time for almost a year and it's lovely for that purpose or for a night away. Kind helpful owner. Good access to the springs"
Drive Time
- 23 min from Denver, CO
- 48 min from Boulder, CO
- 51 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 12 min from Greeley, CO
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RV Park Reviews near Parker, CO
1386 Reviews of 162 Parker Campgrounds
Daniel K.
ScoutPepper Pod Campground
Affordable, basic living. Mostly full time so openings are usually on a waiting list.
Robert T.
TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms 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.
Tom J.GuideBoulder County Fairgrounds
Logan Fairground
Clean facility quietly located in a metro area.
Kevin H.ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake 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!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If 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.
Guide to Parker
RV parks near Parker, Colorado offer accessibility to both Denver metro areas and mountain recreation. Located on the plains at 5,900 feet elevation, the region experiences drastic temperature changes between seasons, with summer highs around 90°F and winter lows frequently below freezing. Many RV parks in this area remain open year-round due to the relatively mild winter conditions compared to mountain locations.
What to do
Creekside activities: Clear Creek RV Park in Golden provides direct access to walking and biking paths along the water. "There is so much to do at this location; aside from the sectioned off RV area, there are lots of paths and locals parks to adventure around. Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime," explains one camper at Clear Creek RV Park.
Urban exploration: Use RV parks as a base for exploring nearby cities. "The bus to Union Station leaves every hour just outside the campground - so with an easy 30 min trip, you are in the center of Denver! Could not be any easier when camping without a car," notes a visitor at Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney.
Mountain access: Many Parker-area RV parks serve as gateways to Pike's Peak and other mountain attractions. "This campground allows easy access to Denver, Golden, and the foothills," mentions a camper about Dakota Ridge RV Park, adding it's "nicer than most that provide access to Denver."
What campers like
Convenient locations: Many RV parks near Parker offer prime positioning for area attractions. "We stayed here for a month and a half with electric only... Along a gorgeous walking path to the mountains, within immediate walking distance to multiple breweries and restaurants, and extremely accessible to the mountains," shares one visitor at Clear Creek RV Park.
Pet-friendly amenities: Most parks accommodate pets but with varying facilities. "It has a dog "area" instead of a fenced dog park where they can play a little," notes one camper about Dakota Ridge RV Park, highlighting the importance of checking specific pet policies.
Wildlife encounters: Many Parker-area RV parks feature regular wildlife visits. "Deer wander through the campground throughout the day," explains a camper at Diamond Campground & RV Park, adding, "It is rustic, with dirt/gravel roads and sites. Lots of pine trees and most spots are pull through."
What you should know
Seasonal operating limits: Mountain-adjacent parks often close during winter. "Diamond Campground has it all. Kind staff, large sites, clean and a view of Pike's Peak from the gate," mentions one camper about this seasonal park that operates May through September.
Site leveling challenges: Many parks require equipment for proper leveling. "Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level. Easy to book and pic your desired site," explains a camper at Diamond Campground & RV Park.
Urban density issues: RV parks closer to Denver metro areas typically have tighter spacing. "Spots were very close together so we didn't like that at all... Definitely not the Colorado outdoorsy feel. A lot of long term folks there too," notes one visitor about Applewood RV Resort.
Wi-Fi limitations: Internet access varies significantly between parks. "Wi-Fi: Slow, but strong signal and definitely usable for light web browsing. Google speed test showed 2Mbps down, 0.40Mbps up," explains a camper at Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Pool availability: Some RV parks offer swimming facilities during summer months. "The campground has a pool and hot tub. The play set for kids is small. The bathrooms are very clean," writes a visitor about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Playground options: Parks often have play areas for children. "Paved roads throughout made for nice bike rides with the kids and larger than usual dog run area was nice (right next to the playground made it easy to run both the dog and the kids)," mentions a camper at Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Room for activities: Space between sites varies considerably between parks. "The sites are a pretty good size, it's close to a lot of stores, restaurants, etc, it has a small pool and hot tub, and it has a cool hill you can climb and see views of Denver," explains a camper about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Water pressure management: Bring pressure regulators for some parks. "Be sure to have a water pressure regulator or you'll come back to a flooded RV," warns a visitor at Applewood RV Resort.
Sewer connection challenges: Some parks have difficult hookup configurations. "The sewer is 6 inches above grade and slinky support wasn't tall enough. You might be lifting your hose to assist emptying," notes a camper at Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney.
Site selection strategies: Choose sites carefully based on specific needs. "We stayed in site M29 which as I mentioned was sort of in the back and was spacious enough for what we needed. The sites are also all concrete so leveling was very easy," shares an RVer about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Navigation challenges: Some parks have complicated layouts requiring planning. "Getting into the park is tricky. As you drive up, you see a sign that says office and do not enter. You need to turn left just past the sign," explains a visitor at Denver Meadows RV Park.
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