Best Equestrian Camping near Red Feather Lakes, CO

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch provides dedicated corrals for horse camping near Red Feather Lakes. The campground features equestrian-friendly RV sites with corrals at nearly every location, allowing campers to keep their horses nearby during overnight stays. Tent sites and RV parking accommodate various camping preferences, though larger rigs may find access tight in some areas. The stable horses regularly visit the campground area, especially in the morning hours near The Overlook site. Horseback riding trails are accessible directly from the campground, and the stables across the road offer reasonable rates for guided trail rides. Even young riders can participate, with trail riders available to lead horses for children as young as 5 years old. Most campsites have ample space for trailers, though water access can be challenging due to sharp turns.

Direct access to mountain trails makes this area popular with equestrians seeking wilderness riding experiences. The stables are separately managed from the campground but conveniently located across the road for easy access. Riders report seeing abundant wildlife including moose and deer while exploring the surrounding Roosevelt National Forest trails. Beaver Meadows accommodates various camping styles including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and sites with horse corrals specifically designed for equestrian camping. During summer months, the area fills with riders, though winter activities including tubing, skating and cross-country skiing are available during colder months. The campground provides amenities including trash disposal, showers for $5, and a small gift shop with basic supplies. No dump station is available on-site, but a fee-based dump is located approximately 1.5 miles away in Crystal Lakes Community.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (27)

    1. Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 881-2450

    "Our campsite was down a few steps and right next to the river flowing through the property, nestled amongst the pines, and shady. In this area, the distance between campsites was great."

    "We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

    Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view."

    2. North Fork Poudre Campground

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    6 miles
    Website

    "The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table."

    "It gets very cold at night if you’re near the river!"

    3. Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    6 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6700

    $42 - $206 / night

    "After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled"

    "Well off the beaten path. We were afraid of it being full, so we arrived around 930am on a Saturday, there were plenty of spots to choose from, and several still available by the end of the day."

    4. Laramie River Road Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Options for camping in campgrounds, close to others, or more alone. Options to camp near the lake, river, or on dry land.options for large or small camping areas. Peaceful and beautiful."

    "There is a camp ground near by with a porta-potty and there is a small market about 10-20 miles away."

    5. Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 632-7946

    $19 - $33 / night

    "There are so many different types of sites, from those with several trees, lake side, open, or group spots. Water is available for filling bottles, but not campers."

    "Easy drive from Loveland Colorado. The check In was very easy and the trails are right outside of the camp grounds. The park does have hook ups for water and power."

    6. East Portal Campground at Estes Park

    40 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 964-7806

    $45 - $80 / night

    "Our space was large enough to accommodate our 20 ft travel trailer with our truck next to it, still leaving plenty of room for the picnic table and a chair circle around the fire."

    "The bathrooms were clean, and close to almost every site. They had a very nice playground for the kids with a climbing wall."

    7. North Michigan Campground — State Forest State Park

    17 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-8366

    $28 - $120 / night

    "Getting to the campground and visitors center is easy as they are both right off the highways 41 and 14, but it is quite a drive to get to, in general."

    "Fishing, hiking, off-roading, kayaking or canoeing, or simply sightseeing - there are big mountain vistas to enjoy."

    8. Vedauwoo Wagon Road

    12 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    27 miles

    "Need high clearance and a good off roading car to get all the way through. Also side note, turns out the road goes all the way through! Both ends go straight to a high way which is sweet."

    "We were driving through the area and needed a quick/easy place to camp for the night. Even in mid-July, we were the only people there. Spots are labeled well, with great fire pits at every sight."

    9. Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

    25 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $35 / night

    "This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful."

    "It would be nice if the county could put water in, there are two places to fill containers/rvs-one right by the entrance and another at the entrance to Bobcat Gulch."

    10. Bockman Campground — State Forest State Park

    5 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-8366

    $28 / night

    "The campsite has two entrances - one from the west passing North Michigan Reservoir and one from the South East which is basically from Lake Agnes Trailhead."

    "There are lots of great activities to participate in very close by - fishing, hiking, 4-wheeling and more!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Red Feather Lakes, CO

269 Reviews of 27 Red Feather Lakes Campgrounds


  • T
    Jun. 15, 2020

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    Excellent location and spaces

    Spent a quick couple of days there in late May. Was surprised to find they had openings. Our campsite was down a few steps and right next to the river flowing through the property, nestled amongst the pines, and shady. In this area, the distance between campsites was great. We did a lot of hiking and relaxing. The scenery and landscape in Red Feather Lakes area is as cool as it is unique. Really enjoyed it and will visit again.

    Two Things:

    - Firepits do not have any sort of cooking grate...we had to get creative, but made it work.

    - Really only room for one tent in this campsite until that tree is further cut/removed

  • Jason W.
    Jun. 18, 2021

    Winding River Resort

    CO river access, nearby access to RMNP, zoo, & access to nearby lakes

    This is a beautiful campground with lots of family-friendly activities to do.  They have direct access to the headwaters of the Colorado River.  We visited a little late in the season (August) to catch many fish, but we still had fun.  We found some tailwaters below the big lakes and caught some trout on the fly rods.  

    This site is minutes away from an entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.  We got up early and hiked a trail in RMNP and had a few moose walk right past us.  It is also close by to the major lakes of the area.  

    They rent ATVs and lots of people bring their own horses to this campground to enjoy the many back-country trails that begin at the back of the property and go high up into the mountains.  

    Facilities were well kept and clean.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Winding River Resort

    Older and quaint but very private individual spots

    Three dispersed camping locations all completely booked so I chose to stay in this RV Park which is located within Rocky Mountain National park and right next to Arapahoe National Park. Very good price compared to other RV resorts and surrounded by beautiful flowers and mountains and silence. They have showers and laundry and free coffee and garbage dump, and a small country store, along with many equestrian activities for adults and kids and it's very homey feeling.

  • Manisha S.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Winding River Resort

    We were at campsite 59.

    Although this site is a no water/ electric site and next to the horses, we had a blast! Especially the kids. The site was a great size! We went horse back riding, hung out by the river, had s’mores, and even went for an ATV ride!! I was most impressed by how clean the bathrooms were, especially with the current COVID situation! Thank you Winding River Resort for keeping the place clean!

  • Lara B.
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    Saving grace

    After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled upon Jack’s Gulch, a little hidden gem, tucked inside a cute mountain trek to the CSU campus at Pingree Park. It didn’t have any “water features” like a stream or a river but it was a quick car ride to find that. The spots were clean, noise was minimal, and there were bathrooms if you needed them. A lot of options as far as camping goes - electrical sites, walk up sites, equestrian sites, and mixed use (what I like to call a mixture of tent and RV). There were also trails all around the campsite that were accessible for bikes, or hiking. It was definitely a Father’s Day to remember. Oh yea, some coyotes at night definitely woke us up! I don’t believe they made it to the campsite but they were close 😳

  • Diane D.
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Winding River Resort

    We loved it and already plan to return

    A lovely wooded campground literally on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park - we even saw moose from the back window of our RV!  Options for everyone from cabins, to FHU RV sites (limited and not the ideal locations, but still nice), water/electric sites and tenting areas.  Even Conestoga wagons!  There is horseback riding on site and we loved watching the horses run in and out each morning/evening and you just have to cross the road for a pretty hike along the Colorado River in RMNP (no dogs on the trails).  We camped with our Great Dane - very dog friendly with bag stations around the park.  Friendly and helpful staff, a small shop with supplies and souvenirs, a cute little petting zoo with goats, sheep, and pigs.

  • Michelle G.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    A variety of camping options

    We camped here in a trailer for almost a week. We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

    Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare. The only downsides were no picnic table, little shade, and lots of wind up there.

    We drove around to view the other sites. Many options including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and campsites with corrals for horse camping. If you have a larger trailer, avoid the lower sites. Keep to 1-5 or the Overlook for access.

    There are stocked trout ponds. You have to pay an additional fee to fish in them. We bought fish food and never saw a fish. The ponds really needed to be maintained as there was a lot of weed growth.

    The office is on the first floor of the condo building. Usually open until 4 pm. There is a restaurant (closed while we were there).

    Showers are available for $5.

    A gift shop/store is available with various small items and treats.

    WiFi is available at the office and restaurant. Campsites are too far away. Couldn’t reach it with our WiFi extender either. (Normally wouldn’t want to but working sucks.)

    Water for trailers is available bit a tad challenging to access simply because of sharp turns. I can’t speak to water availability for lower campsites.

    Trash containers at both the lodge area and at the lower campground.

    There is no dump on-site. However, there is a fee-based dump about 1.5 miles away in the Crystal Lakes Community. $10 per use with free water.

    The stables are managed separately but are directly across the road. Super friendly and reasonable rates for trail rides. Our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters were able to ride their own horses and had trail riders lead them. Super nice folks!

    This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter.

  • Mike T.
    Nov. 29, 2022

    Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

    Great Site Easy Access

    This is a great park. I camped in late July. With the exception of a few rain showers, the weather was great. This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful. I even had the chance to see some elk walk through while picking up firewood at the office. There are miles of trails within the park if you choose not to venture out to the National Forest. I will 100% be staying at this park again!  Group sites and equestrian sites are available too.

  • Tanner S.
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Winding River Resort

    In between a national forest and a national park... Welcome to CO!

    Winding River Resort is a hidden gem. There are plenty of campsites and a few cabins. All spaces are well laid out with plenty of space between each spot. The facilities are clean and provide everything you need for a great stay.

    Be sure to book a horseback ride and get to the cowboy pancake breakfast on the weekends. (Pro tip: Bring a couple eggs for the cooks to throw on the griddle while cooking your pancakes!). If you enjoy trout fishing, be sure to explore the North Fork of the Colorado River that flows through the southend of the property. If you have a disc golfer in the group, bring the discs to play a round or three on the 9-hole course throughout the campground.

    Moose have a tendency to wander through the campground toward the evening and the local elk herds like to eat with the horses. There are bear in the area, so take the proper precautions with your food and cooler storage.

    Winding River is close enough to Grand Lake to get out and explore for the day and you have easy access to nearly all amenities between Grand Lake and Fraser, in case you forgot something. The cabins look great, but we have not stayed in them during our visits.


Guide to Red Feather Lakes

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