Best Tent Camping near Thornton, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near Thornton, Colorado (63)

    1. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    21 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    "Stayed at campsite 18, had great views and nice weather, no water though but there is a lake down the road. 4x4 Required as roads were rough"

    "All-wheel drive and higher clearance car helped getting in, as the road is pretty bumpy. Stayed in the last park-in campsite."

    2. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

    50 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    30 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "Prior campers have left some trash, bullet casings and obviously neglected to dig cat holes. After a quick clean up, the site was fine for my purposes."

    3. Dream Canyon Campsites - Dispersed Camping

    20 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    25 miles
    Website

    "However, proximity to Boulder is a huge plus if you are looking for a quick and easy get away."

    "Was desperate to find "something" after driving 11 hours that day, and normal paid camp grounds were full. HOWEVER I was pulling a smaller trailer, and that turned out to be a real issue."

    4. Sawmill Hiker Campground

    2 Reviews
    Arvada, CO
    17 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "This semi-primitive campsite requires a permit from the Open Space Office of Jefferson County, CO. The permit is free, however you must pick up the permit in person at their offices."

    "Great hike in campground. It was our first hike in and we loved it! Spots aren’t too close to each other and there’s great views!"

    5. Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    7 Reviews
    Black Hawk, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $28 / night

    "Nice spot with a metal fire pit (good for stage 1 fire ban), picnic table, and tent pad. Tent pad was big enough to squeeze two 3-person tents and a 6-person tent (barely)."

    "This site is surrounded by pine trees, aspens and boulders. Parking is a bit tight and the some of the sites pretty steep. Dude's Fishing Hole is within walking distance."

    6. Allenspark Dispersed Camping

    23 Reviews
    Allenspark, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Our spot was near the creek, the sound was beautiful. The only downside was absolutely no cell service."

    "Fire ban was in effect when we went, but lots of fire circles available otherwise. Bring bug spray, the flies are bold."

    7. N Boulder Creek Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Nederland, CO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Nice spot not to far from the roadside"

    "Nice views, plenty of space. Dirt road for The last mile or so but it’s in great condition."

    8. Ceran St. Vrain Trail Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Jamestown, CO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    $1 / night

    "My son and I joined a friend from Longmont and headed to this trail to camp for a couple days."

    "We went here with our 2 dogs for a quick overnighter-only about 45 minutes outside of Boulder. It was a Sunday morning and the lot was almost full when we got there around 9am."

    9. Rifleman Phillips Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    1 Review
    Black Hawk, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $364 / night

    "I’d give it a 5 but the vault toilets need a little care. Also wasn’t stocked with TP so we ran out.

    Everything else was very good for a large group. Plenty of tent sites. Good water supply."

    10. Hidden Wilderness Roadside Camp #2

    7 Reviews
    Idaho Springs, CO
    30 miles

    "The noise isn't bad at all, like your next to a heater running all night.

    The spots I stayed at are a bit up the road from the pin, in the curve of the road directly beneath the power lines."

    "The road is very rocky and bumpy and requires 4WD."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Thornton, CO

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Thornton, CO is Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir with a 4-star rating from 21 reviews.

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