Best Tent Camping near Telluride, CO

Telluride is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Telluride is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Telluride. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Tent Sites Near Telluride, Colorado (48)

    1. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

    38 Reviews
    Ophir, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 327-4261

    "Beautiful camping spot high in the San Juan’s about 25 minutes from Telluride. Access via rugged dirt road."

    "Perfect lake views, snow capped mountain tops, and wildflowers for days."

    2. Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area

    21 Reviews
    Ophir, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "We had plenty of room on our site to set up camp around the picnic table and fire ring

    We snagged the last site with a picnic table and fire ring around 10AM on a Friday morning."

    "Tent sites were pretty spread out so we didn't see the 2 empty sites available down the hill until early the next morning. We just ended up taking a parking space, instead, and set up our SUV tent."

    3. Angel Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 240-5300

    "Nice little campground with large bear boxes for food storage. I felt it's at a good location to venture off each day from."

    "Primitive camping right outside outside Ouray Colorado. Imogene pass trail ends at the campground entrance. Trail into campground is a little rough but that's primitive camping."

    4. Red Mountain Creek

    4 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    9 miles

    "Spaces were tight and very close to others. A bit noisy with the ATVs and motorcycles all around, but not too bad."

    5. Silver Lake

    2 Reviews
    Telluride, CO
    3 miles
    Website

    "This campground is ideal: close to town, backcountry seclusion. The hike is steep, but manageable."

    6. Hermosa Park Road Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    Rico, CO
    20 miles

    "Dispersed camping, no amenities, but beautiful location. Little streams running nearby, wildlife viewing, the drive up the slope is beautiful as well"

    "There is also a decommissioned forest service campsite on the north side about halfway in with tables and fire rings still. Creek was a bit high but not bad."

    7. Last Dollar Road

    1 Review
    Placerville, CO
    8 miles

    "This road is hard to turn around on, or let others pass. This spot was the furthest we ended up going. This is a secluded area with no bathroom, campground, electric, or water."

    8. Fall Creek Camping

    2 Reviews
    Placerville, CO
    11 miles

    "We stayed here for a long weekend to go see Telluride and the surrounding area. The directions led us to the campground, would be easy to miss otherwise."

    9. Bear Camp - Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-4874

    "Once up the hill you will find three somewhat unlevel sites that are close to one another. We camped here two nights and both nights there was only one other vehicle."

    10. Silverton 20A - Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    14 miles
    Website

    "Make sure you enter from CO 52 then turn right onto 20A, if you enter 20A near the Silverton Lakes RV resort you will climb for a couple miles on a 4X4 trail with switchbacks and see nothing but private"

    "Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up to sites, had to build our own fire pit but that was ok! The views were phenomenal."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Telluride, CO

1215 Reviews of 48 Telluride Campgrounds



Guide to Telluride

Tent camping near Telluride, Colorado offers a stunning backdrop of mountains and lakes, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

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  • Lime Creek - Dispersed Sites provides free camping with beautiful views, ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly outdoor experience.
  • Bear Camp - Dispersed is known for its secluded spots, allowing campers to enjoy peace and quiet away from the crowds.
  • Arastra Creek features a stunning natural setting with fire rings, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Telluride, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Telluride, CO is Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.

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