Best RV Parks & Resorts near Thornton, CO

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Best RV Sites Near Thornton, CO (163)

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    1. Dakota Ridge RV Park

    37 Reviews
    83 Photos
    113 Saves
    Golden, Colorado

    Situated between the mountains of Summit County and the bustling excitement of Denver. 141 full-service and premium sites available year round are level and paved. Pull-through and back-in sites are both available.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    2. Clear Creek RV Park

    26 Reviews
    33 Photos
    226 Saves
    Golden, Colorado

    Clear Creek RV Park is owned and operated by the City of Golden and is located at 1400 10th Street. It offers a relaxed country-like setting within walking distance of historic downtown Golden. The RV park is open year-round, equipped with 22 full hook-ups, 11 50-amp electric only, 3 tent campsites, large clean restrooms, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station Come for quiet seclusion along the banks of Clear Creek, with easy access to downtown via the Clear Creek Trail. Situated in the heart of Golden with scenic views and the bubbling sounds of Clear Creek, the Clear Creek RV Park is the perfect getaway. Outdoor adventures await steps from your RV site including hiking trails, kayaking, tubing, fishing, parasailing, biking and more! Take a short stroll to historic downtown Golden, world class restaurants, shopping and cultural activities. Majority of our guests are repeat visitors! If you have any questions, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $32 - $80 / night

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    3. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney

    12 Reviews
    36 Photos
    110 Saves
    Wheat Ridge, Colorado

    Applewood RV Resort is a great place to stay while in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. No matter what size of RV you have, from motor homes, trailers, and 5th wheels, we have a space for you. Wheat Ridge is a northern suburb of Denver, with lots of outdoor adventures from golf to hiking. At Applewood RV Resort, you can enjoy fishing, hiking, bike riding, and even set the kiddos loose to play on the playground. We are just a short drive from Interstate-70 and located near the corner of West 44th Avenue and Tabor Street. Find us kitty-corner from Heinie’s Market.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    4. Denver Meadows RV Park

    6 Reviews
    22 Photos
    31 Saves
    Denver, Colorado

    Conveniently located 8.5 miles away from Downtown Denver and 15 miles from DIA.

    Year Round, Full hook-up sites (Water, Sewer and Electric included). We only accept RV's with working showers/restrooms. WE DO NOT ALLOW TENTS. Back in and pull-thru sites available. All pull thru sites are 20x80

    Cable ready through Comcast.

    Laundry on site available

    We serve 30 and 50 amp RV's. All RVs must be 1995 and up, Insured and current plated.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Riverview RV Park & Campground

    17 Reviews
    25 Photos
    111 Saves
    Masonville, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Delux RV & Motel

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    39 Saves
    Twin Lakes, Colorado

    As Denver's best Urban RV Park, Delux offers a wide range of options to enjoy your stay in the City.

    If you are seeking a full hookup for your RV or a comfortable stay in one of our cottages or motel, our on site staff is ready to welcome you to our clean and safe community just minutes from downtown and with easy access to everything our great state has to offer!

    Whether you are visiting for the weekend or your next job brings you to Denver, we look forward to welcoming you at Delux, Denver's best Urban RV Park.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash
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    7. Loveland RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    16 Photos
    29 Saves
    Loveland, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    8. Spruce Lake RV Park

    18 Reviews
    43 Photos
    129 Saves
    Estes Park, Colorado

    Spruce Lake RV Resort lets you enjoy Colorado at its best. Walk to restaurants and shopping or ride the free seasonal shuttle into town. Ride the whitewaters of the Big Thompson River. You can even discover what inspired Stephen King to write The Shining with a visit to the historic Stanley Hotel. From the beautiful wilderness to the quaint village of Estes Park, it’s all easily accessible from your “home”. The Denver Post names Spruce Lake RV Resort as the “resort you really don’t need or want to leave.”

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    9. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    20 Photos
    125 Saves
    Estes Park, Colorado

    Welcome to Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Park for the ideal Rocky Mountain experience – an essential part of your visit to Colorado. Enjoy the peaceful setting. Indulge in vast amenities. Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is situated on 30 acres, right outside the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Plus, only 1 mile away, you’ll find the charming village of Estes Park with an abundance of shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, and recreational opportunities. Take advantage of the free shuttle to Estes Park – Elk Meadow Lodge & RV is on the regularly scheduled route.

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

    $40 - $81 / night

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    10. Manor RV Park

    7 Reviews
    22 Photos
    46 Saves
    Estes Park, Colorado

    Welcome to Manor RV Park In Estes Park, CO. Leave your routine day-to-day life in the side view mirror of your RV and plan your next group trip to the breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park’s Manor RV Park offers a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains surrounded by streams, towering cottonwoods, and curious wildlife, with nightly, weekly, monthly, and summer spaces.

    Manor RV Park is centrally located between Rocky Mountain National Park and the town of Estes Park making it an ideal site to experience both destinations. During your stay, if you want to relax try fishing at our Trout Haven Pond located at 810 Moraine Ave, enjoy fishing on the Big Thompson River on the property. Enjoy river walking, shopping, and exploring the local culinary scene in downtown Estes Park. If you’re ready for some adventure, hike on one of the many trails in Rocky Mountain National Park for some fabulous views, or drive across Trail Ridge Road to the west side of the park. Those wanting more of a challenge can hike up Longs Peak with a 14,259-foot summit.

    Manor RV Park has been offering RVers, a sense of community since the 1970s. With the addition of new amenities, we continue to offer RV travelers a feeling of hometown on the road. Whether you are looking for a family action-packed trip, couples getaway, or something in between, Manor RV Park is your hometown on the road.

    Unfortunately, Manor RV park does not allow Tent Camping!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $12 - $95 / night

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Recent RV Reviews in Thornton

1596 Reviews of 163 Thornton Campgrounds


  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 20, 2024

    Camp Chandler Dispersed

    Beautiful Place.

    Bumpy ride up, but we were able to do it in our car SLOWLY. Absolutely beautiful place. Lots of campsite options. I was under the impression fires were allowed, as there were fire pits, but signs everywhere stating no campfires. Columbine Lake is a pretty hefty hike from the trailhead, but so worth the view. Had the entire place to ourselves pretty much all Friday. Beautiful beautiful beautiful

  • Landon C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 19, 2024

    Bailey Area Dispersed

    Difficult road to get to but beautiful views

    The road here has some gnarly washboards. I had to slow down to a crawl at points because it was thrashing my rig around so much. There is also one turn on the road where if you’re not careful, I could imagine getting stuck. However, the views are incredible and it was well worth the effort. Cell signal from Verizon is extremely good, I am getting 5G UWB and download speeds of 180mbps. There’s some cool hills to climb and many great views.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 17, 2024

    Denver West-Central City KOA

    Nicest KOA we've been to

    And in fact I believe they were KOA of the year 2023 or 2024. More expensive than we're used to, but has nice amenities. Sites level with concrete pads, fairly large. Some space between with trees. Nice metal patio furniture provided at each site(chairs, table, fire pit). Has decent showers, hot tubs, and off leash dog park. Inexpensive pancake breakfast and pizza/wings to your site are available, also an onsite store. Kind of at the top of a rise, so good views but also kind of chilly for July (60s/40s). Massive thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain two evengings (CO mountains tend to get afternoon t-storms). Communicate via text to let you know about goings on. Good radio station out of Idaho Springs KYGT 102.7 and 103.9

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chief Hosa Campground

    Good proximity to Evergreen CO/EZ I-70 on/off

    Stayed in spot RV24. Easy access right off freeway and convenient to TPB start. Some nice small trails in area for easy walking. Mostly pine trees. Orderly, camp hosts seem inclined to enforce rules. Quiet.No campfire pits so no burning allowed at all and most folks seem to knock off early. Showers are available for.25/2 min with a 4 min max. Appeared old, clean.

    For road cyclists: Good place to stay for Triple Bypass

    Food aside: Cooked Hatch green chile sausage and added to Sprouts Hatch mac and cheese and put into burritos. Ate leftovers for breakfast. Low FQ (fart quotient).

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 16, 2024

    Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon

    Way too expensive

    I spent the night at Base Camp because the campgrounds North and South of Ned were full and it was dark and getting late. You have to be lucky with those ones to get one of the few good spots that are there. I have been to the convenience store at BC before and it was closer to Idaho Springs (I was going there the next day to meet a friend). $39 per night for a tent site is INSANE. I could have stealth camped and there was another spot I could’ve gone too but BC was close and I was tired. I guess that’s how they make their business. Begrudgingly it worked for what I needed.

  • K
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    Oct. 12, 2024

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    Quick overnight

    Not a lot of options on I 70 east of Denver for overnight parking so opted for a KOA last minute. Easy last minute check in process. Served great for a quick in and out.

  • Osborn T.
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    Oct. 10, 2024

    A-Lodge Boulder - Car Camping

    Mazda car stickers

    Want to decorate your car? You can buy mazda car stickers on various online platforms specializing in car accessories. However, I would recommend the site supdec.com. This store offers a wide range of quality stickers for Mazda, which are durable, weather-resistant and easy to install. You will be able to choose designs that will highlight the style of your car. The site also often offers various promotions and fast delivery, which makes the purchase even more convenient.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 8, 2024

    Redskin Creek Rd Dispersed Campsite

    Site #6 of 33

    Finally, a nice campsite on a road that isn't horrible. There are 30+ designated, numbered, dispersed campsites on this road. Each of them have a parking area right along the road with a fire ring a short distance away surrounded by awesome rock outcroppings. The parking areas tend to be very unlevel and there are only a few that you can pull right up to your campsite. #6 had a level spot large enough for my van and the camping area just a few steps away. These are great campsites and the area is really awesome. After so many horrible roads and places closed, it was a blessing to find this spot. The road is a bit of a washboard, but that is nothing compared to most of the forest roads in Colorado. Highly recommended! Cell service with At&t in site 6 is decent. Calling is 2 bars. at least half of the sites are big rig friendly. All of the sites are 100% free.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 3, 2024

    Pull off with fire ring - Dispersed Site

    Great spot, minus the “no camping” signs

    We camped here after a Red Rocks show. The spot is a great area. About 20 minutes off of I-70. There are many pull offs along this road that could theoretically be good camp sites. However there are “no camping” signs, which is why I gave it 3 stars. Everything is great besides that: beautiful stars, good tent site, safe parking area.

    The spot we chose is a bit farther down the road than the one listed here. It’s in between the bend in the road. We parked at the pull off and walked down a small hill to find a good tent site and a fire ring.

    Also be aware it’s pretty chilly compared to just a few miles up the road. It was in the mid 30s at night.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview RV Park & Campground
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Riverview RV Park & Campground

    Great stop over

    Staff were super friendly. The place did everything we needed for an overnight stay the drive in from RMNP was fantastic. Showers were clean(dated who cares, they worked. I’m not an instagrammer)

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 29, 2024

    Gross Reservoir Dispersed

    Great Spot, Bright Construction Lights

    Overall a very fun spot if you have a vehicle with some ground clearance to get to the nice sites by the reservoir. My Peak Edition Atlas handled it well. Only complaint is the damn project at Gross reservoir is a 24 hour site and the lights are ridiculously bright.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pole Hill Rd Dispersed
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Pole Hill Rd Dispersed

    Camping 10/10. Off-road Trail Extreme

    I went up Pole Hill road in a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road and it took everything in me to not scrape or bottom out. Lifted 4x4 is highly recommended.

    Once you get past the off-road portion, the camping is amazing.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Larkspur
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Larkspur

    Nice but pricey

    Overall Nice site. Stayed one night. Too pricey for a stopover. Propane fire pit looks nice but could not use. Must have a 20 pound tank. Store was closed as we arrived at 5 pm.
    Train and traffic noise as expected for location. Lot of stuff for kids. Nice facilities. Clean park.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gross Reservoir Dispersed
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Gross Reservoir Dispersed

    Road Closed Mid-September

    There is no discernible reason that the road is closed 2 miles before where this app says the site is. Internet search says it should be open til middle of November unless there is some weather or other issue. Lovely weather, locked gate.

  • Matthew L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Granby
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Lake Granby

    Awesome Primitive Beach Campsite

    There are tons of options along the shore of the lake in this area. We kayaked into our campsite from Sunset Point campground on Labor day weekend and didn't have any issues finding a spot. There was lots of boat activity during the day but it slowed down in the evening.

  • T
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    Sep. 15, 2024

    Chatfield State Park Campground

    Greast Spot

    Stayed the last night with a rental RV that we needed to return to Denver by 10;30 AM.  Campground has an unusual lay out with "loops" being 3 rings of sites.  Sites are spread out well.  Lots of privacy,  Within an hour's drive of the RV rental return location (with a Costco on the way to fill the gas tank).  Some sites have elec/water/sewer at the sites.  Some have just electrical - this was our site.  A communal water/sewer was available with ability to handle two vehicles at the same time.

  • Mary A.
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    Sep. 15, 2024

    Denver Meadows RV Park

    Would be a ZERO if possible

    just now New Don't give this owner any business. Former homeowners of the mobile home park offered 20.5 million in 2019. The greedy owner Sean L. rejected the offer because he was dealing with the former mayor and counsel to have the area rezoned so he could make more. Hundred or residents were displaced! Karma is a bitch for this greedy owner and the politicians who went along with him. SHAME. Their was a documentary documentary made about the subject of mobile home parks being bought up and raising rents at will. The film is called A Decent Home.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    Everything We Hoped For!

    We loved this campground for the stunning views, super clean bathrooms, and the easy access to hiking in RMNP. So many trails to choose from, either directly from the campground, or across the Bear Lake Road to the Park N Ride. Can't say enough about the views, especially if your site is in the open center area like ours was at C119.  There are lots of sites with shade as well. Sites are pretty close together but since we did not take our pups (they can't go on the park trails) we didn't mind. 

    Very difficult to snag a reservation but daily persistence paid off and we got one night which was the last night of their season. So glad we did. Will try again for next year!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet

    Relaxing lake side near water

    Sites are fairly close together strung out along the lake edge. In September, lake level is purposefully lowered about 20 feet from summer levels. None the less, you can still launch a canoe from your campsite or fish. Just need to walk down to water edge. Pit toilets. Water available. Flush heads at launch ramp (third of mile walk) and visitor center(about 2 miles) T-Mobile coverage nearly non existent with just sporadic 1 bar LTE. 5G at visitor center. Camp store across road. Fair amount of traffic on road, but not annoying.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Campground — Boyd Lake State Park
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Cottonwood Campground — Boyd Lake State Park

    Conveniently close to city and lake

    Calm during week. Busy on weekend. Sites are level. Few tents. Some sites better than others for tent on grass. Electricity to help keep camper cool. T-Mobile 5G. Very good coverage. Free showers and clean restrooms make this a good place to hang out near Loveland. Bike path runs past camp. Lake launch ramp and swim beach in season. Playgrounds. Could use more shade.



Guide to Thornton

Explore the diverse options for RV camping near Thornton, Colorado, where you can find a mix of amenities and activities to enhance your outdoor experience.

Big rigs should check out Dakota Ridge RV Park

  • Dakota Ridge RV Park offers big rig-friendly sites with full hookups, making it a convenient choice for larger RVs.
  • The park features amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Located in Golden, this park provides easy access to nearby attractions and city conveniences.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $60 to $1700

  • Prices at Dakota Ridge RV Park can range from $60 to $90 per night, depending on the season and site selection.
  • Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney has long-term rates starting at $1700 plus electric, which some guests find steep for the amenities offered.
  • Clear Creek RV Park offers a more budget-friendly option with nightly rates that are competitive for the area.

Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

  • Clear Creek RV Park provides full-service sites with electric and sewer hookups, making it a well-reviewed choice for RV travelers.
  • At Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney, guests can enjoy the convenience of both electric and sewer hookups, catering to various RV needs.
  • Dakota Ridge RV Park also features essential hookups, ensuring that your RV camping experience is hassle-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Thornton, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Thornton, CO is Dakota Ridge RV Park with a 3.4-star rating from 37 reviews.

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