Join the fun near Rockvale. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Rockvale campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Rockvale and user-submitted reviews.
"Look for the off-trail spots to find a more private campsite."
"Free BLM sites along Phantom Canyon Road, an hour outside Colorado Springs. Small creek that follows the road to camp along. Pre-existing fire rings."
$20 / night
"Right next to the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City Colorado, the highest suspension bridge in North America ! Do the Segway tour over the bridge!!"
"Paved & gravelled roads, hiking trails, free camping, sightseeing, off roading, atv, handicap accessible, dogs off leash, picnic tables, firepits, kid friendly."
$20 / night
"Tucked away and very nice campground close to the Royal Gorge and Canon City if you need to get camping supplies. Get water and ice at the filling station by the Goodwill store for a great price."
"My partner and I really enjoyed this campsite and the surrounding area. We got site 23 and IMO it’s the best spot with the most privacy. Other spots were a bit crowded and close together."
"Beautiful views and a great walking path for my dog. I could have gone for miles. People are super friendly and it’s clean! Close to hiking. Well worth the visit"
"The site we got had our door facing another camper's door and our picnic tables were next to eachother, so we didn't spend much time hanging out outside."
"Fun to explore by day through the little canyon or along the rocks above, there's a walk for everyone here. Best enjoyed in fall and spring, summer is quite hot. The campsites are basic and roadside."
"Some great spots close to red bluffs and seasonal river. Went in the autumn and hike along the river bed and climb the falls. Vaulted toilets, fire rings, covered tables and Flatish camp spots."
"There’s lots of trails in the area (OHV) but other than that, not much else to do. There is a clean vault toilet at the entrance, no trash services. Plenty of spots as you keep driving up the hill."
"Restrooms were available at entrance as well as a loves a couple few miles away for showers."
$36 / night
"This was first camping trip staying in a Colorado State park and it was great! We had an electric only back-in site next to the bathhouse which was clean and had 4 separate bathrooms with showers."
"We were visiting a friend in Pueblo and this place was close by. (Downtown Pueblo has a really nice riverwalk. Found a free museum that honored Medal of Honor recipients.)"
"The sites were large and plenty of room for my slideout and not too close to next site."
"There's a seasonal pool, walking trails and a HUGE fenced dog park. Most spots are pull thru, and it's worth the short, easy drive from I-25."
$45 - $74 / night
"The camp store was well stocked with firewood, camping supplies, a s’mores bar, cold drinks and lots of Colorado made items. The view from the hot tub was amazing!"
"We had a great tent spot up on the hill with a great view of the valley behind. So it was a quiet tent spot to ourself, but 30 seconds down the hill foe access to the amazing restroom and showers!"
TravelerWell maintained campground with full hookups, showers, and laundry. Beautiful views of Pike’s Peak.
Only downside is that dogs are allowed on the paved roads but not on trails. So I had to go outside the park for hiking with the pup.
TravelerI haven’t been camping in a LONGGG time…this was my first trip since a kiddo. What an amazing experience. Each spot had a tent pad, fire pit with grill and picnic table…amazing views, rest room was well kept and clean. Seemed like the are was best for tent camping or a small trailer because of the accessibility issue. Would definitely come back!
RangerThankfully, I wasn’t there at the time as I would have surely been seriously injured or killed… 🚑
I pulled into Penrose Commons early Saturday morning. The next afternoon while I was out running errands and touring the area someone on a side-by-side lost control of their vehicle, flipping it and crashing into my teardrop tipping it over causing serious damage. My trailer was home-built and uninsured...
A witness told me the black SXS had landed on top of my trailer, and they had to right mine to remove their vehicle. Then they quickly packed up and left without a note…
A witness reported the black SXS had red and blue chase lights on the back of it, the people involved were Hispanic, and they towed it away with a white TRX Ram. 🚨
The SXS shown here is VERY similar, quite possibly the same one that hit my teardrop.
Case # 2A250742
GuideThe spot I picked had candy wrappers and street chalk to pick up. The previous Bozos, yeah Bozo is appropriate, left a hot bed of coals in the fire pit. The last place I camped in TX had a wildfire go through in Feb 2024 and they're still recovering.
ScoutYou need a backcountry permit to camp at Medano Pass road. Signs indicate this before you enter the road and again a few hundred yards down the road.
ScoutThis campground is exceptionally nice and the staff is amazing, but if you are in a tent there is a lot of noise pollution from the interstate and trains that come by at all hours of the night blaring their horns.
RangerFound this spot on our way out from the sand dunes and it was perfect! Quiet and secluded so can’t complain. Right down from the trailhead. Easy drive, can get a little bumpy but nothing an all wheel drive can’t handle.
TravelerOpen spots Memorial Day Weekend. Well labeled from Highway 50 just before entering Salida. About or greater than 20 camping spots (but we didn't venture to the last site). Initial road was more rough but evens out as you go further back (we don't have 4-wheel but made it no problem). Porta-potties when you enter the road but no toilets for the campsites further back. Built in fire pits at each established campsite.
ScoutVery popular spot for ATVs so it was pretty loud the entire time we were there, but overall not too bad - ended up finding a spot further down the road which I think helped
Camping near Rockvale, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and a chance to connect with nature. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Rockvale, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Rockvale, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 219 campgrounds and RV parks near Rockvale, CO and 53 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rockvale, CO is Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites with a 4.5-star rating from 32 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 53 free dispersed camping spots near Rockvale, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Rockvale, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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