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Aspen Acres Campground offers pet-friendly accommodations for both tent and RV campers near Wetmore, Colorado. Campsites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean facilities, with pets welcome throughout the grounds. Haggards RV Campground features a large fenced dog park that receives consistently positive reviews, with one visitor noting their older greyhound actually did a few laps despite usually just following them around. Both campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies year-round, with Haggards providing full hookups for RVs and Aspen Acres offering cabin options for those preferring more shelter while traveling with pets. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or tents.
Ophir Creek Campground provides creek-side camping with excellent hiking opportunities for dogs and their owners. A nearby one-mile trail leads to a waterfall, requiring creek crossings on log bridges that adventurous dogs might enjoy navigating alongside their owners. Campers should be aware of wildlife considerations, as the area is bear country and contains poison ivy along creek banks and trails. Lake Pueblo State Park campgrounds accept pets at their Arkansas Point, Northern Plains, and Juniper Breaks locations, providing water access opportunities for dogs who enjoy swimming. Davenport Campground offers walk-in tent sites with clean facilities, though some campers note sites are relatively close together, potentially creating issues if neighboring dogs are reactive or noisy.
"There was 5 different camp site areas at the bottom right next to the water. The worst and only bad part was the insane amount of biting flies."
"I kept it around 20 mph the whole time and was pretty shocked at how fast some people were driving. There are a lot of blind corners and narrow roads, so be careful!"
"This was first camping trip staying in a Colorado State park and it was great! We had an electric only back-in site next to the bathhouse which was clean and had 4 separate bathrooms with showers."
"The lake is beautiful. The most beautiful sunsets and electrical storms. It's quiet. The only hookup is electric for me or camper. The water and dumpstation is on your way in and on your way out."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"Hiking: What we really loved about this place was its access to some great hiking trails! Once in the south loop, you'll see a wooden sign that says "trails" near campsite 7."
"Paved & gravelled roads, hiking trails, free camping, sightseeing, off roading, atv, handicap accessible, dogs off leash, picnic tables, firepits, kid friendly."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"There's a seasonal pool, walking trails and a HUGE fenced dog park. Most spots are pull thru, and it's worth the short, easy drive from I-25."
"Nancy came around offering ice at one point and, later, watermellon. There is a nice dog park on-site. In fact, the best we've seen while traveling."
"Great camping spot just south of Colorado Springs. The views were amazing of all the tall, gorgeous aspen trees and we were right by the creek which at night was so very peaceful to fall asleep too."
"We probably had the worst walk-in site, distance wise. A long walk with all of our stuff. We'll chose a different one next time. All-in-all, it's a great clean CG with an attentive host."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."
"There is only one hand pump near sites 6/7 that takes forever to get water from, but does work (it was easier just to get water from the stream to put out the campfire than use the pump)."
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Check Availability"This is our second time visiting Lake Pueblo. After staying at Arkansas Point the first trip, we decided to check out the other side of the lake and reserved a spot in Yucca Flats."
"The access to the lakeside water can be a bit tricky. Look for small trails that lead down to the lake. Lots of cliff spots and drop offs."
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Check Availability"A small dog park gave our girls the chance to run free for a little. There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day."
"Our tent spot was tucked back in a quiet place, close walk from our tent to plumbed toilets and a further walk to the bathhouse with showers."
"Tucked away and very nice campground close to the Royal Gorge and Canon City if you need to get camping supplies. Get water and ice at the filling station by the Goodwill store for a great price."
"Watch your dogs for cactus thorns."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space"
"It is a beautiful quiet campground right next to a creek. It is not free though, it is $25 per night which is fine."
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GuideAwesome campground. Activities for the kids. Helpful and kind staff. Rented golf cart to ride trails there the kids loved it. Nice dog park. Close to everything in Colorado Springs. Can't wait to go back.
GuideWe've been staying at this campground for several years as we travel between Arizona and Wyoming. The owners are so helpful, and the park is immaculate. Fantastic views, country feel, and safe. There's a seasonal pool, walking trails and a HUGE fenced dog park. Most spots are pull thru, and it's worth the short, easy drive from I-25.
LegendThere’s 2 KOA’s in Pueblo, so heads up. I drove past this one thinking I was staying at the one on the north end of town. We stayed one night and it has a cool little playground for the kids, a little dog park for your dogs and full hookups, which is nice. The people at check-in are great, and they have someone drive out to your site with you, which is very nice. The sites are right on top of each other, so if you have a neighbor you can’t open your awning, and you’re close to the highway.
ScoutI asked for a space for my rv. The owner, Lauren offered me a site with only water and charged me 50.00. REALLY!!!!!!! No dog park. The stream that goes through the campground is VERY POLLUTED. No where to walk. The shower room had a vent that is so DIRTY that it is no ventilation. Muddy mess when it rains everyday. No pavement through the park. Owner is too busy dating someone who walks around like he owns the place.
GuideAs I start this, the manager Crystal is a very polite and wanting to make your stay is comfortable. The high point of my stay.
If I was told sooner that my service dog was just considered a pet to the owners, I would have canceled my trip to here. It was three days when one of the owners made what I consider as a put down of me as well as my service dog. If I was told sooner than the three days, I would have canceled my trip all together and gladly lose only $20, instead if I canceled on that day I would have lost nearly $450.
Ask any veteran if their service dog is only a pet. For those who do not realize this, but a veteran and their service dog is just one entity. The service dog being considered a pet is like telling someone with an artificial limb if that part of the vet is a"pet". The service dog is a part of the veteran and has specific duties to that veteran and is trained to do those duties to assist the veteran.
My service dog has 8 specific jobs to help me live my life, he is never to be considered just a"pet" as I had been told. This is sent out to my brothers and sisters on just how unwanted we are going here, as well as The Lodge@ San Isabel Lake and Aspen Acres.
Realistically, all I wanted was some sort of acknowledgement that it was an honest mistake in saying that, but when there is silence that screams louder than what words could ever say.
TravelerWe loved this camp site! It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean. Very spacious tent site with a fire pit. Our tent sleeps 6 and we had no trouble fitting in the spot.
GuideWe don't usually stay at RV parks, but we really enjoyed our over night stay at Haggard's RV Park. My wife called it an unexpected gem. Nancy, the owner, was very welcoming and set the tone for the visit. She suggested some sites and we found one that was perfect for us with beautiful views across the prairie to the mountains and a spectacular sunset to boot. Nancy came around offering ice at one point and, later, watermellon. There is a nice dog park on-site. In fact, the best we've seen while traveling. Our older greyhound, who usually just follows us, actually did a few laps. Nancy's attention to detail was evident in the way she decorated the bathhouse to create a more personal, at-home feel. Haggard's is on our list of campgrounds to return to in the future.
TravelerBy far one of the nicest state parks in Colorado. Every site is huge and several pull through are on sides of the hill with sweeping view of Colorado Springs. Nestled up to the Air Force NORAD complex the nature is unspoiled all the way up the mountain. Tons of trails the only sad part is our dogs only have limited trails they are allowed on. Bear, large cats and lots of deer visit regularly (well at least the deer are regular.
ScoutIt was a great campsite, have to use fire pits provided. Alcohol is allowed pets are allowed on leash. And most camp sites are within walking distance to the water. Kids loved it! It was cheap to reserve a site ($20+) and entry fee is like $8.
Wetmore, Colorado camping sites occupy the transitional zone between the plains and mountains at approximately 6,000 feet elevation. The area experiences large temperature swings with summer daytime highs often in the 90s dropping to the 50s at night. Most campsites near Wetmore sit within Ponderosa pine forests or along creek drainages where wildlife sightings are common.
Waterfall hiking: 1-mile trail near Ophir Creek Campground requires crossing the creek in three places using stacked logs. "We took the 1-mile trail south to a really nice waterfall. The trail is pretty well worn and you have to cross the creek in three places, walking over stacked logs - some pretty precarious 'bridges'," writes Randy H. Be cautious of poison ivy along creeks and trails.
Mountain biking: Royal Gorge trail system offers options directly from East Ridge Campground with minimal crowds. "I found some great trails with some amazing views. Planned on just staying overnight but a change of plans allowed us to stay throughout the next day," notes Dustin S. The Canyon Rim and Overlook trails provide gorge views on a 4-mile out-and-back route.
Gold medal fishing: Arkansas River access within 15 minutes of several campgrounds. "Nearby access to Gold Medal fishing on Pueblo Tailwater," mentions Keri F. about Lake Pueblo. Early mornings or evenings yield best results during summer months when water temperatures rise.
Secluded campsites: Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites offer more privacy than established campgrounds. "Stayed for the weekend, found a place tucked back away from the road and felt completely secluded from the world. No service, no noise, just the sound of the creek and an occasional car driving by," shares Hayden P. Sites deeper along the road provide greater isolation.
Stargazing opportunities: The region's minimal light pollution creates ideal night sky viewing. "At night the site was amazingly dark. This was my first real time seeing the Milky Way. During the Perseids, shooting stars were out. By far the largest and brightest either of us had ever seen," writes Marissa W. about Davenport Campground.
Creek sounds for sleeping: Several campgrounds feature creek-side sites where water provides natural white noise. "Many sites are right along the creek and it was really flowing and creating some nice 'white noise,'" notes Randy H. about Ophir Creek Campground. Request sites closest to water when making reservations.
Bear country precautions: Food storage requirements apply throughout the region. "Bear country here too (come prepared) we luckily didn't cross paths with any," cautions Elina S. about camping at Ophir Creek. Most campgrounds don't provide bear boxes, so campers should bring appropriate containers.
Limited or no cell service: Many campgrounds lack connectivity. "There is no signal so get your communication out of the way before entering. I found no running water, had to melt snow," writes Sebastian about Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites. Download offline maps and campground information before arrival.
Water quality issues: Some campgrounds have problematic water sources. "Water system needs work; well water has rust and sediment, be prepared!" warns Joel G. about Haggards RV Campground. Another camper noted, "All fine for a night except we filled our tank with the most disgusting undrinkable water imaginable" at Aspen Acres. Bring drinking water when possible.
Dog park access: Haggards RV Campground provides a large fenced area for pet exercise. "There is a nice dog park on-site. In fact, the best we've seen while traveling. Our older greyhound, who usually just follows us, actually did a few laps," notes Terry P. The facility maintains pet-friendly policies throughout the property.
Junior Ranger programs: Weekend educational activities available for children. "We took our kids (2, 5, & 7) to the junior ranger class they host at the visitor center almost every Saturday. They learned about boat safety and got free sunglasses and emergency whistles. My 7 year old niece finished her ranger booklet and got a junior ranger badge, which she loved," shares Marissa B.
Walk-in site logistics: Several campgrounds require carrying gear from parking areas. "We probably had the worst walk-in site, distance wise. A long walk with all of our stuff. We'll chose a different one next time," advises Michael P. about Ophir Creek. When booking, consider proximity to parking, especially with young children.
Site orientation matters: Check configuration before booking. "Camping hack: pull up google maps and check out your spot from an overhead view to make sure the site orientation works with your set-up. The majority of sites at Juniper Breaks Campground have the picnic table and fire ring on the drivers side of your vehicle (if you back in)," advises Marissa B.
Electrical hookup locations: Power outlet placement can affect setup. "We only wish we had a longer power cable. Our port is at the back and the outlet was way up front. To reach, we had to set up near the front of the site which limited our parking," notes Michelle G. about Aspen Acres Campground.
Wind preparation essential: Many campsites experience strong gusts. "The campsite is exceptionally windy so best not to pop-up a shade structure unless you're prepared to watch it fly away," warns Maria M. about camping at Lake Pueblo. Secure all loose items and consider wind direction when positioning RVs.
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