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"There are different types of sites, including some pull-offs for campers, some sites you could drive into off the road, and some with parking on the road and a small hike down to the site."
"The site we found was tucked back away from the road giving us nice privacy. We could barely see our neighbors from our campsite, but we could hear them."
$29 - $58 / night
"Nice sized spaces, many sites close to the water, good wildlife sittings (moose, bald eagles, bear) beautiful large lake with Colorado River headwaters, near town of Grand Lake and entrance to Rocky Mt"
"This is true wilderness camping at its best overlooking beautiful Colorado waters with the Mountains peaking down upon you is where you will find yourself camping with great amenities and water available"
$32 - $73 / night
"The entire campground is basically two loops next to the water so pretty much every campsite has gorgeous view of the lake and the mountains. I visited in July of 2020 and it was beautiful."
"This campground is well-laid out and has some great views of the mountains and Lake Granby, but there are few trees, which means little to no shade and little to no windbreaks."
"So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites."
"Getting here is easy, only a few miles away from Nederland and I had cell service (verizon) the entire time."
"There are many trails and roads for mountain biking and hiking. The trails leave right from the campground. St. Louis Creek runs adjacent to the campground with easy access and good trout fishing."
"Beautiful location, more remote than many of the other campgrounds near Winter Park / Fraser area. Byers Peak hike is nearby which gives great views of the valley and surrounding areas."
$29 - $88 / night
"Our campsite was great and pretty quiet, kind of tucked away from people. The pit toilets were really clean. Very close to Grand Lake for dining."
"There is a boat ramp and dock
The campground is nestled at the base of Shadow Mountain with the Colorado River running alongside the campground. "
$51 - $350 / night
"Pool, hot tubs, bar/restaurant, general store, arcade, mini bowling alleys, lake for paddle boarding, access to fishing on the Colorado River. Views are beautiful and a very easy drive from Denver."
"There are all kinds of things to do on the grounds, plus you have quick and easy access to the Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest, and Roosevelt National Forest."
"You won’t be able to get to these sites without a car with four wheel drive. We drove up to some of the higher spots with an awesome view of mountains, a lake and Longmont in the distance."
"This will be one of few free camping spots around Rocky Mt. National Park. The road in begins easy but gets more difficult as you get onto National Forest Land."
"Plenty of trees for privacy especially if you're on the lake side. Typical NFS vault toilets but clean. Dumpsters for trash."
"I arrived around noon on a Monday and there were a few spots. I stayed at 15 which was spacious and had a little trail to the lake. Plenty of room for two tents."
"Just outside of Idaho Springs, take the exit for Co Rd 275 off of I-70. It's a scenic drive up a curvy paved road for about 15 minutes."
"It is about 7 miles of dirt road, and 4 miles of very challenging (for me) driving.
Be sure to follow the sign LEFT to Chinns Lake. "
ScoutI checked out this area and the exact place. No trespassing signs everywhere including this particular sight. So many private properties in the area that i gave up camping there
ScoutExtremely disappointing experience. We called ahead to confirm that our friends’ tent setup was permitted and were told it was fine. But once we arrived, the host(Holly) was shockingly rude and confrontational. Instead of calmly explaining the issue, she chose to argue and escalate things unnecessarily. If the staff were properly trained to ask key questions—like whether the setup had a hard top or soft top—this whole situation could’ve been avoided. It’s clear they need better customer service skills and a better understanding of basic camping setups. We won’t be returning.
ScoutWent to this location but the access road as shown on the map is gated off right alongside a private residence. It was VERY evident they do not want people going there by their property. There was access if you walked in but parking is not available immediately along the road. Had to make some quick last minute changes to our plans and snagged a place at a nearby body of water.
ScoutThis was a great stay, conveniently located just down 285 for a short get away during the work week. We stayed for 3 days and during that time there were only a few other campers here. All of the sites are surrounded by trees, there is quite a bit of shade, and even though it is very close to 285 I thought the road noise was pretty minimal. The campground is very clean, the camp sites were nicely spaced out, the vaulted toilets were very clean, even though we had brought plenty of water there is a water pump (we did not use it so can't speak to it), and having a trash dumpster on the grounds was convenient. The camp host, Dan, was very nice and we saw him on multiple days so it's nice to know there is someone around day or night. The trailhead for section 6 of the Colorado Trail is right next to the campgrounds so we checked out a portion while we were here and loved it. There is no Verizon service anywhere on the campgrounds
ScoutWould be 5 stars if the restrooms were open, however the porta-potties are spotless if not somewhat full of waste after only one day. Wonder how often they pump them out?
I stayed at spot 60 and thought it was lakefront. There's a berm between the spot and the lake, no view.
Very quiet campground with generous space for most spots. Easy bike trail to town with rolling hills.
ScoutGreat spot for a night or two , loop goes around hill blocking highway , all sizes fit! Why sleep in a parking lot when this gem exists!
TravelerThis place has beautiful surroundings and a stream flowing thru. Clean bathrooms. Paid showers. I don’t usually stay in the RV section or city parks … and maybe they’re all like this .. but there are no barriers at all between the sites for RV’s and no trees! The tent sites would certainly have been fine for my 16’ van but couldn’t tell that online. Some of the tent spaces themselves seem to have some division and are on the creek. But the picnic tables & parking, and most of the tent sites are out in the open and side by side.
ScoutThe Dyrt usually has great camping sites, this one I’m not sure why it has 4 stars. First off, you cannot access the lake from any campsite, it’s a steep drop off from the area. So if you are looking to kayak or paddleboard, or camp lakeside this is not where you want to go. It’s also Denver drinking water so you can’t go in the water. The drive in is beautiful, flowers everywhere but I don’t think you want to camp here. We camped Sunday night and there is a Mine or Quarry on the other side of the ‘lake’ and they worked non stop for 24 hours, which means non stop noise. Once it got dark they had 3 bright spot lights that traveled across and lit up most of the campsites so you can’t see any stars. I’m not sure why no reviews mention this, maybe it’s only seasonal or certain days that they work 24/7 but good luck sleeping while listening to construction noises and bright lights. Also there are mountain lions in the area so they national forest recommends not bringing your dogs which also isn’t mentioned here at all.
TravelerFriendly host and roomy slots!
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.
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!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Tabernash, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 423 campgrounds and RV parks near Tabernash, CO and 141 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tabernash, CO is Vasquez Ridge with a 3.9-star rating from 30 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 141 free dispersed camping spots 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.
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