Best Tent Camping near Vail, CO

Vail, CO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Vail. Find the best campgrounds near Vail, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Vail, Colorado (82)

    1. Red Sandstone - Primitive Dispersed

    11 Reviews
    Vail, CO
    5 miles
    Website

    "You can drive or walk down a mile which leads to a trail to Lost Lake, which you can swim in. It was definitely buggy, got my fair share of mosquito bites, so I recommend bug spray."

    "The campsites are decently spaced out but not the place to go if you don’t want neighbors, I chose the only single site I could find but could still hear dogs barking and music in the distance(to be fair"

    2. Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping

    38 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "Found this spot at about 7PM on a Friday night near the Breckenridge end of the Boreas Pass Trail (39.451441,-106.014294)."

    "This this is a long Winding Road up the mountain that has many nice places to pull over and Camp right off the road. Some are a bit further back than others. Most are accessible to any vehicle."

    3. Halfmoon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    "Halfmoon Campground is located at the end of Notch Mountain Rd (forest Rd 707) near Minturn, CO in White River National Forest."

    "during the week very few camper, campfires allowed. water. no electricity. it was wonderful. no rain, great stars"

    4. Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District (Vail-Eagle area)

    4 Reviews
    Avon, CO
    5 miles

    "**Campground Review: **

    As an adventurer in Colorado, I often find myself driving down I-70 and over the Vail Pass."

    "Great area, be prepared for weather and elevation gain."

    5. Homestake Reservoir Rd Milemarker 3 - Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    "It has space for one tent for sure, and several more tents if you aren't picky about smooth and level ground under you. You could definitely fit an RV or trailer in the space as well."

    "Level and had a turn around for a larger rig. Many tent sites around. Road is in good shape."

    6. Vail Area

    1 Review
    Vail, CO
    1 mile

    "Nice places with amenities, but you can go off the beaten path and do some hardcore stuff. Water sources all around. Very cold until August."

    7. Cataract Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Heeney, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "Good for tent camping and very small trailers. Accessible via a maintained dirt road, but the road in the campground is a little rough. A few hundred yards from multiple trailheads."

    "Its a short walk to lower cataract lake with a good loop.

    The next morning we hiked the upper loop with Eaglesmere lakes, Tipperary lake, and Surprise lake."

    8. Shrine Pass Road Dispersed Camping

    2 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    10 miles
    Website

    "Convenient spot off i70 but without the traffic noise. A few spots along the road."

    9. East Cross Creek from Halfmoon Pass

    1 Review
    Red Cliff, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 827-5715

    10. Camp Hale National Historic Site

    1 Review
    Red Cliff, CO
    13 miles
    Website

    "Hiking, OHV Trails, Historical Sites, and a short drive from Leadville."

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Vail, CO is Red Sandstone - Primitive Dispersed with a 4.4-star rating from 11 reviews.

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