Rye is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Rye, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Rye, CO. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"My relatives live in nearby Trinidad, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This site is convenient to all three."
"Although placed next to the highway the campground is relatively quiet. Everyone is respectful of other campers. The staff are friendly and helpful. Amenities are accurately described."
$25 / night
"The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space"
"We lucked out on a first come-first served spot on a Friday - spot #10 is tent only, by a creek and several private trails. The camp was quiet with a vault toilet nearby."
"Its as small Campground outside Colorado City. There electric hook ups at your site; however the water is across the path and you need to port it to your rig."
"We found GMP in Colorado City and was told they never turn away a tenter. There are a number of spots aligned below a bluff, and a large open field for additional tents."
"Although with the COVID-19 virus going around the folks camping seem to be a little light and it does fill up fairly well on weekend campers it's a diamond in the rough for a place to be away from the"
"The lake and national forest are nearby. The mountains tower over us. The drive out was wonderful and the road is excellent... even pulling a 42' RV!"
$30 - $33 / night
"My husband was a little concerned when we left the highway for a dirt county road, but his concerns quickly changed as we enjoyed the beauty and wonder of the Colorado mountains!"
"Large area to park away from others!"
$36 - $250 / night
"Lovely weather while I was here very early December 2021. 60s for highs and close to freezing at night. the dry camping loop and loops A B and C are closed for the season."
"The campground provides a nice visitors center, two small lakes (one non-wake), a sand beach, paved and unpaved bike trails, fishing, a kids fishing pond, trails, and electric or no-hook-up camping."
$35 / night
"Loved the setting and the short walk to Lake Isabel as well as the empty picnic area across the creek."
"The sites are a little close together and positioned so it you have a trailer where your awning comes out is in direct view of the other campers. Also we brought our kayaks to enjoy the Lake."
$25 / night
"Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."
"There is only one hand pump near sites 6/7 that takes forever to get water from, but does work (it was easier just to get water from the stream to put out the campfire than use the pump)."
$25 / night
"We probably had the worst walk-in site, distance wise. A long walk with all of our stuff. We'll chose a different one next time. All-in-all, it's a great clean CG with an attentive host."
"Great camping spot just south of Colorado Springs. The views were amazing of all the tall, gorgeous aspen trees and we were right by the creek which at night was so very peaceful to fall asleep too."
$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.)"
ScoutFound easily and down road from Great Sand Dunes NP & Medano Creek. BLM (dispersed) spot off Mt Blanca Rd, was quiet and peaceful. Was surprised how many other campers were enjoying nearby sites. Plenty of room to enjoy site without feeling crowded. A nice site, enjoyed evening fire. Some sites have rock fire rings, so was pleased. Nearness to Great Sand Dunes was a huge plus. Would recommend this dispersed site. Alamosa nearby for supples & food, etc.
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.
RangerLots of people all on top of one another. Not my cup of tea but that’s kind of what you get for Memorial Day weekend.
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.
RangerTwo-loop campground with a small store that sells firewood etc. I lucked into site #67 after changing plans due to inclement weather. The sites in the 60's are on the west end of the loop and have fantastic views of the dunes with all the color variations as the sun moves. There are two flush bathrooms on the loop, with no showers. There is a wash sink outside the bathroom.
Some sites are only tent-friendly with parking parallel to the sight and then walking up to a tent area. Other spots work for smaller vans, trailers, etc. and most are short in depth but double-wide drives to position the vehicle beside the trailer. The Visitor Center is a couple miles away as is the picnic area and trail to the dunes. There is a trailhead that leaves directly from the upper loop of the campground that leads to an overlook or backcountry camping.
LegendThis hike up the dunes was brutal but it was so worth it! Endless spots to pitch your tent or just part your sleeping bag down for the night!
TravelerGreat views, better stars. Do not route via Apple Maps, it will try to take you through a private road. Don’t follow the “major trail” signs, just find the side road this spot is on and drive up and you’ll find it. You will have to travel like 5-10mph for the last like mile. High clearance not required
GuideStayed at this campground 2 nights - the view, the sunset, San Louis Valley. The Great Sand Dunes National Park was overcrowded. Weather moves very fast through this valley. We had snow and sunshine within a couple of hours. Love this campground!
TravelerLoved camping here! Campsites are spacious and all have a great view. Awesome spot to ride dirt bikes, side by sides, etc. I was the only one around camping when I was there. Super peaceful! The reservoir is 10 minutes away too which is great for fishing and paddle boarding.
Camping near Rye, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax under the stars, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Rye, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Rye, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 127 campgrounds and RV parks near Rye, CO and 38 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rye, CO is Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA with a 4.1-star rating from 14 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 38 free dispersed camping spots near Rye, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Rye, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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