Best Tent Camping near Penrose, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near Penrose, CO (28)

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    2. Mueller State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    155 Photos
    613 Saves
    Divide, Colorado

    Mueller's campground has 136 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are 99 electric sites, many with tent pads and 22 basic walk-in sites in Prospector Ridge (sites 55-66) and Turkey Meadow (sites 100-109) Campgrounds. Sites 12 and 22 are handicapped designated​ sites​. You must have a handicapped placard or license plate.

    Campground Amenities The Comfort Station is open year-round. The Camper Services Building is open only in summer (Mid May - Mid October) Both buildings contain flush toilets. On-site accommodations​​ include firewood for sale, a camper services building with coin-operated showers/laundry and modern restrooms, vault toilets, dump station and a playground.

    Mueller offers three group campground opportunities nestled in the aspen and conifer forest, conveniently located near the Camper Services Building.

    Winter Camping: Mid October - Mid May Mueller has 29 electrical sites available within the Peak View Campground and the Revenuers Ridge Campground (Sites 1 –9, 11-13, 15-22 and 81 – 89) during the winter. The Comfort Station, containing flush toilets, will remain open. Vault toilets will be open at Outlook Ridge, Peak View Campground and across from site #87. Water is available at the outside spigot at the Comfort Station; all other hydrants are closed, so we suggest bringing your own water. The dump station is dry dump only, which means you will not have water to rinse out your equipment.

    $18.00 per night Mueller State Park has 4 backcountry campsites located in 2 separate groups. Both backcountry campsite groups require an approximate 1.5 mile hike from the Black Bear Trailhead to the sites. Sites are available to reserve from May 1 through October 31st.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $18 - $396 / night

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    3. Red Canyon Park

    21 Reviews
    88 Photos
    713 Saves
    Victor, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
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    4. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins

    32 Reviews
    211 Photos
    74 Saves
    Green Mountain Falls, Colorado

    We have everything you need to have a great time in the Colorado Rockies. Tent sites, RV sites, and Camper Cabins! Relax in your shady site or take a dip in our heated outdoor pool. We also have a fishing pond, stocked with rainbow trout, a retro arcade, 24/7 lounge serving locally roasted coffee each morning, playground, and laundromat.

    We’re outside the city lights at the base of Pikes Peak- 7600 feet elevation – yet our proximity to all the area’s many attractions makes us an ideal location for families looking for a summer adventure or folks just passing through for a couple of days. We strive to make every stay special. You will love it here at “the Duck”!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $40 - $87 / night

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    6. Davenport Campground

    7 Reviews
    39 Photos
    103 Saves
    Beulah, Colorado

    Overview

    Davenport Campground was one of the first Forest Service campgrounds, and is near the now-abandoned Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country. In 2010, Davenport was rebuilt to evoke the original 1920s design. Adirondack shelters and a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces were built and old-style log picnic tables add to the historic character of this campground. The campground offers access to an array of hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle and off-road vehicle trails.

    Recreation

    The 4.5-mile Squirrel Creek Trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycle riding. This trail meets the original Squirrel Creek Campground site where a major flood, in 1947, washed out the never-reopened road and campground. Silver Circle, Second Mace, and South Creek Trails can be accessed nearby, too. Anglers enjoy casting for brook trout in Squirrel Creek.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by aspen and spruce trees at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Squirrel Creek runs alongside this scenic facility in the Wet Mountains of southern Colorado.

    Nearby Attractions

    Bishop's Castle, a replica of a medieval castle, is about 2 miles from the campground, just off Highway 165. The always-in-progress structure is an interesting display of labor-intensive masonry and intricate wrought ironwork. Beautiful Lake Isabel is less than 10 miles away. Visitors enjoy canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the stocked lake. Several mountain trails weave through the area. Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah Valley is about 7 miles east. This scenic park offers hiking trails, educational programs and a stone labyrinth.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 / night

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    7. Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    75 Saves
    Cañon City, Colorado

    Located adjacent to the Temple Canyon trail that takes you to delightful Grape Creek and beyond The Temple. Operated by the City of Cañon City. Vault toilets, fire rings, some picnic tables, no water. Four different campsites spread apart to allow you to enjoy the solitude of this area located 8 miles southwest of Cañon City. Open year-round. (Free)

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    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Picnic Table
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    9. Tricki's (Travis and Vicki) Glamping under the stars

    1 Review
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    Rockvale, Colorado

    The most stars you will ever see. The most beautiful sunsets over the mountain ranges.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Tent Cabin

    $50 - $200 / night

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      10. Wye

      4 Reviews
      129 Saves
      Manitou Springs, Colorado

      There are 21 campsites at this primitive campground at the 10,300' elevation. Good for wildlife viewing. Tables, fire pits, an vault-type toilets are provided; however, firewood, shelter, trash dumpsters, and water are not provided.

      • Pets
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      • Reservable
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      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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    Recent Tent Reviews in Penrose

    1025 Reviews of 28 Penrose Campgrounds


    • aThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 10, 2024

      Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide

      Fun in the snow

      There were a lot of options for us to pull off and camp. We had gone the day after a snow storm and the road was decent. I guess snow plows go through often since there’s nearby residential. Each campsite was decently spaced and far enough from the road so that you can U turn it and it doesn’t feel like you’re just pulling off to the side (accommodated out RTT nicely) There were great views and the pups enjoyed it.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Swift Puma Heights Campground — Cheyenne Mountain
      Oct. 29, 2024

      Swift Puma Heights Campground — Cheyenne Mountain

      Well maintained campground

      This is a lovely campground, overlooking Colorado Springs. There are some pull through sites and many back in. The wind can be a little fierce. The showers and other facilities are clean and well-maintained, and my only complaint is the showers are more lukewarm than hot.

    • Anna-Maria L.
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      Oct. 29, 2024

      Falcon Meadow RV Campground

      Amazing staff and very accommodating, even for last minute requests

      Very accommodating staff. Most camping grounds in the area weren’t answering their phones after 16:00, others had automated systems and others had phone numbers that weren’t valid anymore. This camping ground not only was it open until 7pm on. Saturday but they had super friendly staff that did a great job and accommodated us last minute. We called at 18:50 and arrived at 21:00 and everything was ready for us! Would definitely recommend to anyone passing by!

    • Chad H.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 15, 2024

      St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

      Fall Aspen leaves.

      Small park, plenty of room to relax. Trash receptacles close. Creek on the south side of park. Many pit toilet. Camp host during operation. Both times we stayed here the host was very helpful and friendly.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 8, 2024

      Colorado Springs KOA

      Great Overnight Stay

      Nice CG with a lot of amenities for kids. Large sites, good FHUs. We booked a pull through - level gravel (shame they don't rake the sites between stays). A lot of constant road noise from I-25. Great riparian area with trails outside of the CG. We would stay here again.

    • Angela E.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 7, 2024

      Cotton Creek Trailhead

      Beautiful and peaceful 💚

      The sky is GORGEOUS. The road is very rocky & very rough, so you'll want to have decent clearance and be prepared to take it slow. I've never seen so many stars!

    • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 6, 2024

      Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites

      Great Scenic Drive

      The road is a well maintained gravel road. There are quite a few available spots for folks with 4x4 drive or tent camping. I would NOT suggest this for larger rvs. I travel in a camper van and the spots I could use were more limited but still a few available.

      Honestly, just the drive is worth it. The scenery is amazing. You’re winding down the road next to a creek (was dry when I was there) in between mountains. It’s absolutely amazing.

      Zero signal. Like absolutely none.

      There is a rest stop a few miles in with basic toilets. Nothing special but really nice option to have.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 23, 2024

      Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide

      Beautiful Spots

      Wanted to stay for two nights but only did two days, because a mountain lion tore a deer to shreds about a day or two prior to my arrival by my campsite and i was spooked. Had two dogs but had an eerie feeling and left early but it was gorgeous. Loads of OHVs tho

    • Lily R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 20, 2024

      Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide

      Great spots along ATV trail

      Tons of level, large spots. Road is meant for ATV use, and was a fair amount of traffic throughout the day but tolerable. Hardly any at night. Restrooms at base of road. Found our spot 2.5 miles up the road, definitely needed AWD.

    • Lily R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 20, 2024

      Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed

      Secluded sites along creek

      Drove ~3 miles along the service road to find our spot, it was the second pull off “open-area” with several fire pits to choose from. Road was a little bumpy but would be fine with a 2WD. Gorgeous, secluded spot next to the creek. No Verizon service.

    • Lily R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
      Sep. 20, 2024

      Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites

      Great secluded sites

      Pretty smooth mountain road, lots of site options. We found one that was down back from the main road and near the creek. Needed 4WD to get down there, but other sites 2WD would be fine. Appears to be a local cow wandering around, she approached our campsite but went the other way.

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      Sep. 20, 2024

      Mueller State Park Campground

      Still camping !

      From Texas, got married in Colorado two years ago and came back again this year to celebrate. Absolutely love camping and hiking, staff was friendly and everything has been clean so far. Super worried at first about hiking up to campsite but they have carts donated to help carry gear. This is one of the farther tent campsites on this side of the park and we had no issues getting there. Other than a bloody nose from elevation change. Beautiful view lots of wildlife:)

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      Sep. 18, 2024

      Cutty’s Resort - Hayden Creek

      Great All Around

      We had a great time. Our family and another reserved two sites next to each other. The pools on site were perfect for the kids. On site mini golf was a blast. The views in the campground were awesome. Aside from the aforementioned, there was a small store on site with ice and wood (can't bring your own wood) and the food they served at the mess hall was fire.

    • Brittany R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 15, 2024

      Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust

      Came for the daily soak - stayed for the camping

      This place was great! We originally planned just to do a daily soak before heading to our next campsite but ended up just staying here because we enjoyed it so much. The camp sites were simple but great and you have total access to all hot springs, bathrooms, showers, sauna, AND a communal outdoor kitchen. We participated in the clothing optional experience but didn’t feel like we had to. Great people all around from guests to staff. Highly recommend!

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crags Campground
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Crags Campground

      Easy Access to Devils Playground

      I camped here one night before I hiked up to the Devils Playground. Bring cash for the site, it is first come first serve. Great sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Very kind host.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 8, 2024

      Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed

      great spot by creek

      loved this spot even stayed a couple extra days right by nice size creek the cooler weather was nice and meant not alot of bugs. more traffic on road than expected but not bothersome. people close by but not close enough to hear or bother you in anyway. site was clean. there were more shaded ones but we chose next to water. were a couple empty close by on a holiday weekend.

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      Sep. 7, 2024

      Aspen Acres Campground

      Perfect Spot

      Stayed One night for Tent Camping, came with everything needed. Clean bathroom and showers. Great scenery and amazing night sky view.

    • Anthony N.
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      Sep. 6, 2024

      Rocking Chair Campground — Eleven Mile State Park

      Nice Campground Lousy Campers

      The campground itself is very nice and had all of the makings for a peaceful camping trip. However, when we got there we found our neighboring campground had overtaken our campground because they didn't think we were going to show up (we arrived somewhere around 4 and check-in is at 3). Fortunately they moved their tents out of our campground pretty quickly. There was a separate campground that stayed up until 4 in the morning playing music very loud which was highly irritating. Very surprised there was no enforcement of quiet hours. All in all it was a good spot but definitely felt like it could use a campground host of some sort to help ensure all campers have a good experience.

    • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
      Sep. 4, 2024

      Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort

      Last Minute

      We had to change plans last minute and arrive here on short notice. They had sites to accommodate us and they were very welcoming. This was hands down the nicest privately owned rv park/campground we have ever stayed at! The bathroom suites have recently been remodeled and they are so nice! Best shower of our 10 day road trip. Nice laundry facilities, community rec room, hot tub, and even a hiking trail to the top of the mountain. Highly recommend.



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