Searching for the best camping near Thornton, CO? Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Thornton, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Thornton camping trip.
$28 - $432 / night
"I only gave it 4 stars because on the outskirts of the state park we have a lot of homeless camps popping up oblong Parker road and 225."
"It is in the center of the city, but aside from the traffic on the dam in the distance you would not realize it. "
$36 - $200 / night
"Chatfield State Park is a great mixture of access to the outdoors with availability of many of the benefits of a metro area close by."
"This is the first time I’ve found a state park so close to a major metro area!!
Because of its proximity to Denver, Chatfield fills up quickly, so book well in advance."
"This park is kind of pricey even in the winter (we stayed Nov22-Jan23) but it’s Colorado and it’s all pretty pricey. Park staff is super friendly and accommodating."
"Good site if you want to be close to Denver but still have a short drive to the foothills."
$18 / night
"area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk"
"Late October is very unpredictable in Colorado for a camper who is primarily a tent camper."
$35 - $55 / night
"Take a friend and a picnic for a lovely day on this beautiful lake right here in Arvada. Your worries fall away and you can experience the joy in nature around you. Maybe weird but true!"
"5 stars because of the lake, Mountain Views, and it not being far from town. Rent a floatation device or bring your own and enjoy the warmth on the lake☀️"
"This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."
"Note: If the GPS takes you to a dirt road with a closed gate at the end, get back on the highway and take the next exit to the park entrance."
$32 - $80 / night
"Had a great spot right next to the Clear Creek walking path. The campground is clean and well looked after. Clean bathrooms and showers. Close to many hikes and mt trails."
"**Campground Review: **
Golden, CO is a super cute town on the outskirts of Denver. The city has a campground in a prime location, and we were lucky to book a site!"
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
$36 - $41 / night
"Very convenient campground with great access to North Denver/Boulder area. Only downside is proximity to I-25 and traffic noise. But there are many nice trails and lakes to fish from."
"It is near I-25 highway so there is road traffic noise but becomes background noise after a day or so. But if that bothers you you won’t like it."
$33 - $40 / night
"They use a keycode system to restrict access to the centrally-located bathhouse (there is only one in the campground), which I thought was clever. "
"The highway noise was very noticeable, but didn’t take away from the peaceful setting. It was a clean campground. The bathrooms and showers were clean and have a key code for entry."
GuideThere were a few spots following up the trail! Beautiful area and pretty quiet overall! No bears/wildlife to be scared of! The weather was so nice we slept in hammocks all week!
ScoutWe payed a 234 dollar deposit for a four night stay but had to cancel two months in advance and lost the deposit, would never stay at this nasty unethical campground, the employee blames the owner but she works there and enforces the policies which makes her as bad as the owner
ScoutGorgeous views up here! The drive up is super bumpy but we made it here in a class A just fine. Close to Central City/Black Hawk if you need a quick trip to the grocery store. Quiet most of the time, though there are quite a few ATVs flying past and a shooting range nearby. Campsites are relatively close together but the trees offer decent privacy. The sites are mostly level, which is to be expected when you’re parked on dirt. Love it here and will likely be back!
GuideThis place is gorgeous, we only made it just past the coordinates and parked on top of that hill. Thought we could get in farther but a quick walk showed us that it’s little too washed out and steep for our pickup camper. Super nice area, lots of walking trails you can do. Amazing views of the mountains and this spot is perfect to watch the sun set in the west.
TravelerBeautiful area with 30 campsites, in a cool old mining area, a few of the campsites are across a creek which was probably 18” deep when I crossed but will likely lower later in the season, I’d recommend a mid-high clearance vehicle either way for the bumpy road in but did see a few cars make it with lower clearance Subaru Impreza’s and such. Overall great stay, some fun off roading trails near by and beautiful views. A bit buggy so bring bug spray but a camp fire keeps them at bay.
ScoutI had messed up on a rv booking and there was literally no where for us to go. Pulled this place up. Made a gamble and it paid off. Beautiful. Quite. Cozy. We were able to get a 33foot travel trailer back there just fine. Real off grid but was a nice spot only 10 min from town
ScoutThere were so many mosquitoes. The spots are awkward.
GuideThis was a nice campground situated really close to Winter Park and Fraser. The mosquitoes can get pretty bad, definitely bring some bug spray.
The sites were somewhat small, you definitely won’t be getting a larger camper in any of them. For the reserved sites you also need to go down a one lane dirt road that is moderately steep and rutted. Most of the first come first served sites are quite close to the highway and not as quiet. The sites by the river are nice and the river lulls you to sleep at night.
There is good cell coverage in the area, I had 3 bars of 5G with T-Mobile while staying in site 19.
ScoutLiterally the worst place I have ever stayed. Everything from the site (cramped, power pole support wire) to the staff were the worst I have encountered. Go anywhere else. Please.
Camping near Thornton, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Thornton, CO, has something for everyone. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Thornton, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 283 campgrounds and RV parks near Thornton, CO and 73 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Thornton, CO is Cherry Creek State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 47 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 73 free dispersed camping spots near Thornton, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Thornton, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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