Best Campgrounds near Tabernash, CO

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Best Camping Sites Near Tabernash, Colorado (417)

    1. Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    89 Reviews
    280 Photos
    845 Saves
    Estes Park, Colorado

    Overview

    The Moraine Park Campground and Headquarters East Utility Project is underway. Moraine Park Campground is closed.

    Recreation

    Rocky Mountain National Park has 355 miles (570 km) of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Visitors enjoy the park's various lake trails (Bear Lake, Cub Lake, Mills Lake), waterfall trails (Adams Falls, Alberta Falls, Ouzel Falls) and summit trails (Deer Mountain, Twin Sisters Peaks, Flattop Mountain). The park also offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Trail Ridge Road reaches 12,183 feet (3700 m) above sea level and is America's highest continuous highway. It climbs above the park's evergreen forests to its windswept alpine tundra, where visitors enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Driving along the historic Old Fall River Road is like motoring through an earlier era. Constructed in 1920, this steep, one-way, uphill, gravel road punctuated by switchbacks quietly leads travelers from Horseshoe Park through the park's wilderness to Fall River Pass, 11,796 feet (3595 m) above sea level. Several visitor centers are within the park, offering ranger-led activities, education and history about the park, and seasonal nighttime programs.

    Natural Features

    A pleasant mix of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and the occasional Engelmann spruce forests the campground, offering partial shade in this open area. Grasses, shrubs and seasonal wildflowers fill the open meadows. Wildlife is plentiful in the park; mule deer and the majestic Rocky Mountain elk are the most commonly seen. Black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose inhabit the region as well, but can be harder to stumble upon.

    Nearby Attractions

    The town of Estes Park lies just outside the park's main east entrances, and is a short drive from Moraine Park Campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Please refer to Rules and Reservation Policies for information on changes and/or cancellations.

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    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    $30 - $60 / night

    2. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

    49 Reviews
    96 Photos
    1336 Saves
    Nederland, Colorado

    Five miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice.

    Streams; treat water for drinking.

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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    3. Arapaho Bay Campground

    30 Reviews
    82 Photos
    763 Saves
    Grand Lake, Colorado

    Overview

    The Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.

    Recreation

    Lake Granby is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers cast for kokanee salmon and a variety of trout, including rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat. National Fishing Week is held the first week of June each year. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the Roaring Fork Trail, Monarch Lake Trail and the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail).

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on Arapaho Bay, on the eastern tip of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunder showers should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

    Nearby Attractions

    Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is just north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations over 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $29 - $58 / night

    4. Vasquez Ridge

    30 Reviews
    44 Photos
    734 Saves
    Winter Park, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    5. Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    56 Reviews
    216 Photos
    708 Saves
    Estes Park, Colorado

    Overview

    Glacier Basin Campground is currently closed for the winter 2024/2025 season. Glacier Basin Campground will open for the summer 2025 camping season on Thursday, May 22. During the summer season, all campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only. Reservations must be made online at www.recreation.gov, through the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Glacier Basin Campground is located on the east side of RMNP at an elevation of 8,500 feet. There are 150 campsites available. To get to Glacier Basin Campground, drive up Bear Lake Road approximately 5 miles. The entrance to Glacier Basin Campground is across from the Park & Ride Parking Area. Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved. Any campsite listed as _ NR _ has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved. A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window. Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date. Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date. Group campsites are available to be reserved 1-year in advance on a rolling window. Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation? Yes. Campers with reservations for Glacier Basin Campground have a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation included with your camping reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival. When Can I Check into My Campsite? Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park. What Time is Check Out? All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon. How Many Nights Can I Stay at Glacier Basin Campground? In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Glacier Basin Campground or they could stay 3 nights at Glacier Basin Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

    Recreation

    Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. One of the most popular activities in the park is wildlife viewing. There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities to see elk, Mule deer, Bighorn sheep, hawks, a wide range of songbirds and more throughout the park. Rocky Mountain National Park offers some unforgettable scenic views along of the land above trees, over 1/3 of the park is alpine tundra. Enjoy incredible scenic drives along Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road.

    Natural Features

    A pleasant mix of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, Ponderosa pine and the occasional Engelmann spruce forests the campground, offering equal amounts of sun and shade. Grasses, shrubs and seasonal wildflowers fill the open meadows. Wildlife is plentiful in the park, and while mule deer and the majestic Rocky Mountain elk are the most commonly seen, black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose inhabit the region as well.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Town of Estes Park is a short drive from the campground, located outside of RMNPs Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding, and fishing.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $70 / night

    6. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    48 Reviews
    105 Photos
    954 Saves
    Eldorado Springs, Colorado

    Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers multiple campgrounds, cabins, yurts, RV sites, group sites, and a guest house. From Memorial Day to early October, there are 132 campsites in two campgrounds: Reverend’s Ridge and Aspen Meadow. Reverend’s Ridge offers 38 tent sites and 59 sites with electrical hook-ups. Facilities at Reverend’s Ridge include flush toilets, shower, ice machine, laundry facilities, and a dump station. Aspen Meadow offers 35 tent sites and vault toilets. As of January 1, 2019 both campgrounds will be Reservation Only. Golden Gate also offers 20 backcountry tent sites and four backcountry shelters. Our backcountry sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis year-round. Please register for backcountry sites at the Visitor Center.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 - $90 / night

    7. Arapaho National Forest Stillwater Campground

    28 Reviews
    7 Photos
    123 Saves
    Grand Lake, Colorado

    Overview

    Stillwater Campground is located on Lake Granby, six miles southeast of Grand Lake, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. The necessary Arapaho National Recreation Area pass can now be purchased online (Interagency Age and Access passes are also valid)!  

    Recreation

    Lake Granby is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers cast for kokanee salmon and rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp and dock are located on-site. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week of June. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on the northern shore of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, the campground has little to no shade.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

    Nearby Attractions

    Rocky Mountain National Park's West Entrance is located north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the park.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $32 - $73 / night

    8. Prospector Campground

    48 Reviews
    181 Photos
    393 Saves
    Dillon, Colorado

    Overview

    At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.

    Recreation

    Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, Dillon Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout. Occasionally, a few cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.

    Natural Features

    In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

    Nearby Attractions

    Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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    • Reservable
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    $27 / night

    9. Green Ridge Campground

    24 Reviews
    47 Photos
    330 Saves
    Grand Lake, Colorado

    Overview

    Green Ridge Campground is located on beautiful Shadow Mountain Reservoir, southwest of Grand Lake in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.

    Recreation

    Shadow Mountain Lake is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers cast for kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground. The Colorado River can also be accessed from the campground. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week of June. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are in the vicinity, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated between the southern shore of Shadow Mountain Lake and the banks of the Colorado River, at an elevation of approximately 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, there is little to no shade available in the campground. Since 2008, 3,000 pine seedlings have been planted to remedy the problem in the future.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

    Nearby Attractions

    Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is located north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $29 - $88 / night

    10. Reverend's Ridge Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    29 Reviews
    88 Photos
    702 Saves
    Rollinsville, Colorado
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Guide to Tabernash

Camping near Tabernash, Colorado, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different preferences.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Moraine Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Stayed one night in mid May in a drive-up site. Chilly, clear starry night. Tall trees. Close to town but quiet." This campground provides easy access to hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • Wildlife Watching: At Timber Creek Campground, you might spot moose and elk. A camper shared, "Wonderful place. Moose in campground, and elk calling at night." It’s a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Fishing: Head to Arapaho Bay Campground for some fishing on Lake Granby. One visitor noted, "Stopped by to SUP after some nights in the Arapaho National Forest," highlighting the water activities available.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review for Glacier Basin Campground states, "Great campground with beautiful views of the mountains!" The picturesque landscape is a big draw for many.
  • Clean Facilities: Cleanliness is a common theme. A camper at Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake mentioned, "Friendly hosts, clean bathrooms with hot pay showers." Clean facilities make for a more enjoyable stay.
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the peaceful environment. One review for East Portal Campground said, "Quiet, no generators heard as big rigs won’t fit!" This makes it a great spot for relaxation.

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Prospector Campground, have basic facilities. A visitor noted, "There is no water, no electric, no sewer," so be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Arapaho Bay Campground mentioned, "The whole campground was full by the time we got there at 8pm on Friday." Arriving early is a good strategy.
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Glacier Basin Campground, are only open during specific months. A review states, "Camping at this campground also gives you a time+ entry permit good for Bear Lake Road," so check the season before planning your trip.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. East Portal Campground has a "big playground," making it a hit with kids.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Kids will love spotting wildlife. A camper at Timber Creek Campground shared, "We saw elk and mule deer in the campground on multiple occasions." It’s a fun way to connect with nature.
  • Easy Access to Activities: Choose campgrounds close to attractions. Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake is noted for its "easy access to the Rocky Mountain National Park," making it convenient for family outings.

Tips from RVers:

  • Space for Big Rigs: If you're traveling in a larger RV, check for campgrounds that accommodate them. Glacier Basin Campground is "big rig friendly," according to a review.
  • Electric Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Golden Gate Canyon State Park, offer electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "Great place to RV camp with a good amount of hookups."
  • Reservations Recommended: For popular spots, make reservations ahead of time. A visitor at Prospector Campground noted, "If you have one of the US Park lifetime senior lifetime whatever’s then it’s only $13," highlighting the benefits of planning ahead.

Camping near Tabernash, Colorado, has something for everyone, from breathtaking views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Tabernash, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Tabernash, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 417 campgrounds and RV parks near Tabernash, CO and 137 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Tabernash, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tabernash, CO is Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 89 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tabernash, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 137 free dispersed camping spots near Tabernash, CO.

  • What parks are near Tabernash, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Tabernash, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.