Best Tent Camping near Wetmore, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Wetmore, Colorado (25)
1. Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
32 Reviews•130 Photos•914 SavesCañon City, Colorado- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
2. Red Canyon Park
21 Reviews•88 Photos•718 SavesVictor, Colorado- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
3. Mueller State Park Campground
54 Reviews•155 Photos•621 SavesDivide, ColoradoMueller's campground has 136 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are 99 electric sites, many with tent pads and 22 basic walk-in sites in Prospector Ridge (sites 55-66) and Turkey Meadow (sites 100-109) Campgrounds. Sites 12 and 22 are handicapped designated sites. You must have a handicapped placard or license plate.
Campground Amenities The Comfort Station is open year-round. The Camper Services Building is open only in summer (Mid May - Mid October) Both buildings contain flush toilets. On-site accommodations include firewood for sale, a camper services building with coin-operated showers/laundry and modern restrooms, vault toilets, dump station and a playground.
Mueller offers three group campground opportunities nestled in the aspen and conifer forest, conveniently located near the Camper Services Building.
Winter Camping: Mid October - Mid May Mueller has 29 electrical sites available within the Peak View Campground and the Revenuers Ridge Campground (Sites 1 –9, 11-13, 15-22 and 81 – 89) during the winter. The Comfort Station, containing flush toilets, will remain open. Vault toilets will be open at Outlook Ridge, Peak View Campground and across from site #87. Water is available at the outside spigot at the Comfort Station; all other hydrants are closed, so we suggest bringing your own water. The dump station is dry dump only, which means you will not have water to rinse out your equipment.
$18.00 per night Mueller State Park has 4 backcountry campsites located in 2 separate groups. Both backcountry campsite groups require an approximate 1.5 mile hike from the Black Bear Trailhead to the sites. Sites are available to reserve from May 1 through October 31st.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$18 - $396 / night
4. Davenport Campground
7 Reviews•39 Photos•103 SavesBeulah, ColoradoOverview
Davenport Campground was one of the first Forest Service campgrounds, and is near the now-abandoned Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country. In 2010, Davenport was rebuilt to evoke the original 1920s design. Adirondack shelters and a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces were built and old-style log picnic tables add to the historic character of this campground. The campground offers access to an array of hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle and off-road vehicle trails.
Recreation
The 4.5-mile Squirrel Creek Trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycle riding. This trail meets the original Squirrel Creek Campground site where a major flood, in 1947, washed out the never-reopened road and campground. Silver Circle, Second Mace, and South Creek Trails can be accessed nearby, too. Anglers enjoy casting for brook trout in Squirrel Creek.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by aspen and spruce trees at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Squirrel Creek runs alongside this scenic facility in the Wet Mountains of southern Colorado.
Nearby Attractions
Bishop's Castle, a replica of a medieval castle, is about 2 miles from the campground, just off Highway 165. The always-in-progress structure is an interesting display of labor-intensive masonry and intricate wrought ironwork. Beautiful Lake Isabel is less than 10 miles away. Visitors enjoy canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the stocked lake. Several mountain trails weave through the area. Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah Valley is about 7 miles east. This scenic park offers hiking trails, educational programs and a stone labyrinth.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$25 / night
5. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
32 Reviews•210 Photos•81 SavesGreen Mountain Falls, ColoradoWe have everything you need to have a great time in the Colorado Rockies. Tent sites, RV sites, and Camper Cabins! Relax in your shady site or take a dip in our heated outdoor pool. We also have a fishing pond, stocked with rainbow trout, a retro arcade, 24/7 lounge serving locally roasted coffee each morning, playground, and laundromat.
We’re outside the city lights at the base of Pikes Peak- 7600 feet elevation – yet our proximity to all the area’s many attractions makes us an ideal location for families looking for a summer adventure or folks just passing through for a couple of days. We strive to make every stay special. You will love it here at “the Duck”!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$40 - $87 / night
6. Phantom Canyon
4 Reviews•25 Photos•141 SavesPenrose, Colorado- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
7. Greenhorn Meadows Park
6 Reviews•11 Photos•26 SavesColorado City, Colorado- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park
3 Reviews•1 Photo•77 SavesCañon City, ColoradoLocated adjacent to the Temple Canyon trail that takes you to delightful Grape Creek and beyond The Temple. Operated by the City of Cañon City. Vault toilets, fire rings, some picnic tables, no water. Four different campsites spread apart to allow you to enjoy the solitude of this area located 8 miles southwest of Cañon City. Open year-round. (Free)
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
9. Tricki's (Travis and Vicki) Glamping under the stars
1 Review•1 Photo•1 SaveRockvale, ColoradoThe most stars you will ever see. The most beautiful sunsets over the mountain ranges.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Tent Cabin
$50 - $200 / night
10. Hummingbird Ranch
6 Reviews•12 Photos•146 SavesRye, ColoradoHummingbird Ranch is a gorgeous sprawling ranch in Colorado's Spanish Peaks Country with panoramic views of the Wet Mountains and across the plains to the Spanish Peaks. Our location is only 12 easy driving minutes from I25 and just 2.5 hours south of Denver (45 minutes south of Pueblo) and offers 360 acres of the most pristine Colorado wilderness in North America.
The stellar cascading view of Spanish Peaks Country to the west offer a unique and unmatched level of natural beauty. The refreshing waters of Apache Creek that flows through the property and shaded tree lined camping areas make it a true Colorado camping wonderland to fall in love with! Celebrate life and love in what must surely be one of the most magical places to camp and enjoy the outdoors in all of Colorado.
Website: http://hummingbirdranch.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HummingbirdRanchColorado/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird.ranch/
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- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Picnic Table
$30 - $33 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Wetmore, Colorado
944 Reviews of 25 Wetmore Campgrounds
- Casey W.
Traveler
Great Sand Dunes Oasis
Amazing stay with views of the Dunes!
We 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.
- Becca C.
Guide
Rocky Top Motel & Campground
Not for tent campers or overlanding
Not a place for overlanding or tent camping, this site is strictly catered to RV’s. We had a “primitive tent” spot reserved for one night, but the site was not what we expected. You are not far at all from I-24, I mean maybe 200 yards? There is a house right beside the tent sites with a deck that overlooks the site, and they have a few (understandably) excitable large dogs who were watching our every move. We were tired and trying to make the best of it, so we started setting up our overland tent for the night, when I made the hike up to the restrooms and decided this wasn’t a place I wanted to stay. I don’t understand why the people who do not have restrooms readily available (tent campers) are positioned the furthest away from them. I won’t even get in to the motel crowd. For an RV lot, it’s crowded but convenient so if that’s what you need, this may work for you. For tent or overland campers, you can 100% do better than this place.
- CCurtis K.Guide
Colorado Springs KOA
Great Location
Very Clean and convenient location to Colorado Springs. Thought highway traffic noice would be a problem but, could not tell rv park is next to the interstate. Tent camped here and they have special raised beds with pavilions for tent camping.
- KKelly P.
Scout
Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
Family & pet friendly, good location, and lots of fun activities
Campground had lots of RV sites and fewer tent sites but nice tent sites. Beautiful views of the mountains and close to many of the rafting companies and other local attractions as well as to the Royal Gorge bridge ans hiking. Staff were very friendly. We were there for a few, big, afternoon thunderstorms, one of which caused a little flooding around the office. Tent sites are on slight hill so no flooding but lots of little rivers running through our campsite. We would stay here again- the kids loved thr go-karting, mini-golf and giant slide. There is also a pool onsight which we did not use.
Jay B.GuideGreat Sand Dunes Oasis
Perfect base camp for the Dunes
We grabbed a tent site for our small teardrop for a night and decided to stay 2. Staff was very freindly. Store had essentials including a gas pump. Only a handful of folks in the tent area and it was nice and quiet. fantastic views of the dunes and plenty of shaded sites. Bathroom in the tent sites were clean
.! E !.Guide
Aspen Acres Campground
Perfect Spot
Stayed One night for Tent Camping, came with everything needed. Clean bathroom and showers. Great scenery and amazing night sky view.
Cameryn C.Scout
Garden of the Gods RV Resort
Nice campsite close to attractions
Enjoyed my site! Felt secluded enough in the tent sites.
- CCarlos H.Guide
Smith Creek Campground
Great area for camping and hiking
There are several spots for tent camping in the Smith Creek Campground. Great area to hike and climb. Great stream that runs most of the year.
- DDiane R.Traveler
Cripple Creek KOA
Serene
Very beautiful campground! Great staff, clean restrooms. Beautiful views. Tent sites are awesome!
- MMadilyn H.Scout
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground
👍🏽
Stayed a couple nights at a tent site and it was really nice set up.
Kevin C.GuideGreat Sand Dunes Oasis
Great easy camping
Super friendly staff. Tent camp parked with Sprinter RV . Great sunset view. Close to Great Sand Dunes. Super clean bathrooms and HOT showers! Bit of a walk but worth it
- bbrandon W.Guide
Red Canyon Park
Great stay very close to Canon City
This was my first time solo tent camping. It went well. The space had a fire ring and picnic table. I might have been the only person at the park and it was quite peaceful!
- Katie D.Scout
Cotopaxi-Arkansas River KOA - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Better options out there
In my opinion this place is kind of rundown and dumpy. Maybe it hasn’t been maintained bc of covid closures? Idk either way I wasn’t impressed. We had a tent site. The tent sites were small and along a cliff with the Arkansas below. Our “large” tent site barely fit our big cabin tent, with enough room to park our vehicle. Our tent was literally a foot away from the road you pull in on. We had 2 young kids with us and I would not call it very kid friendly. We were Constantly having to keep an eye on them. Either they fall off a cliff into the river or worry about them getting into the main 2 way camp road that huge rvs and trucks drive by on. It was very hard to “relax” while kids were trying to play. The sound of the river at night was nice that’s about it. The encounters I had with staff weren’t great. A bit rude and unhelpful. I feel the prices are high considering you can’t use any amenities advertised due to covid restrictions. There were a lot of “rules” they had I haven’t encountered in other campgrounds. There are much prettier/nicer campgrounds along the Arkansas River I would stay at.
- Caryl D.Traveler
Mueller State Park Campground
Exceptional Fall Scenery
Wonderful walk-in tent camping site in the Turkey Meadow loop. Could view the Aspen trees in full color with Pikes Peak in the background. Peaceful and relatively private the week I was there.
Zahru A.
Ranger
Lone Duck Campground and Cabins
Nice little stop of
On our way down from 100-mile overlook one Colorado. We stopped off and got a spot at lone duck.
Very quiet & very clean 🧼 camp. I definitely recommend stopping here. Reservation only. And it seems to be always full. I was there on Thursday Friday and we were the last tent site to set up.
Brick M.Scout
Rincon Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Beautiful location but...
We tent camped here in late September. Beautiful location with well-kept sites and bathrooms. However sites are close to the road and we could hear the traffic all night. Probably best suited for RVs and quick spot to camp.
jbishop ..GuideCheyenne Mountain State Park Campground
True authentic camping
Amazing view and location. The walk in tent sites offer a fire pit, lockout food box for bears, picnic table and camp tent area. The bathrooms were not up kept well and very cold. Showers are coin operated.
Melissa L.Traveler
Piñon Campground — Lathrop State Park
Nice campgroup
A little close together and close to the highway. Expect some traffic noise throughout the night. Large park with fishing, hiking and more. Picnic tables (some with shelters), fire rings and vault toilets available thoughout the tent camping site, rv hookups and playground also available.
Kelsey L.RangerPiñon Campground — Lathrop State Park
Easy stop for the night with nice amenities
Main building offers nice amenities including small museum exhibits about the local area and ample information on the area as well. Sites are nice though fairly close together. Cost $25/night for a tent site.
- Kara D.Traveler
Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
Beautiful location
Tent sites are on the hill and have lovely views. The tent pads are pretty small though. They are great for 1-2 people, but we are a family traveling with pets, so we have a larger tent. Nice community feel. Lots for kids to do. Close to rafting, Royal Gorge and other attractions.
- TroyScout
Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
KOA
I've got a slide in camper was given a tent site in the far back corner of the campground. Staff was AMAZING...they'de give my wife rides to the pool and were extremely courteous and friendly. Going back next weekend.
Ashley F.RangerColorado Springs KOA
Grabbing a quick cabin
Me along with four other friends spent several days tent camping around the Colorado Springs area. On our last night of travel, our camping plans fell through and we needed to find a convenient place late at night to rest. We ended up at the KOA and took advantage of one of their adorable little cabins. All five of us spent the night, actually pretty comfortably, and got a great night's sleep. All and all a very positive experience at the KOA's wonderful, clean facilities.
Whitney J.Scout
Sand Gulch Campground
Sleep at the Base of the Crag
Located right off Shelf Road climbing area, this is the best spot to stay for a weekend on the rocks. Spots are open to multiple tent sites and are relatively cheap. Even better, there's a vault toilet...but you can expect a line.
Dee D.ScoutMueller State Park Campground
Great Place to Camp and Hike
We camped for several nights in our Airstream, and our family camped at a tent site close by. The campground itself it beautiful. You cannot imagine the scenery that this campground gives you. It is quiet, with beautiful trails for hiking.
Stoney P.GuideRocky Top Motel & Campground
Loved it here
$25 a night for tent camping. That’s a small price to pay for all of the amenities that rocky top offers! The staff is great! The location is amazing! Woodland park is literally a 2 minute drive away. Strong cell service. Friendly neighbors. Everything about this site is good! You’ll love it!
- CCarol J.
Legend
Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great for tent camping not rvs
We had site 68 and 70. Site 70 had trees that made it hard for RV . I would recommend this campsite for people who tent camp. RV sites are challenging to get into and some sites have no room for tow vehicle. Campsites are close to each other. Nice to be close to Sand Dunes.
- JJane U.Traveler
Crags Campground
Perfect solitude!
This is a place my husband often hiked growing up. We were one of the last campers of the season. It was a chilly 25 degrees at night, but with good gear our tent camping experience was amazing! We had a great hike and a great chat with the camp host. We will be back!!!
Guide to Wetmore
Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Colorado, Wetmore offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.
Tent campers should check out Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites
- The Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites provide a scenic drive alongside a creek, perfect for those who enjoy breathtaking views and a rugged camping experience.
- With no permit required and free camping, this spot is ideal for budget-conscious campers looking to immerse themselves in nature.
- The area is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $7
- At Shelf Road Sites, you can enjoy a well-reviewed camping experience for just $7 a night, complete with picnic tables and fire rings.
- The Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park offers free camping, making it a great choice for those looking to save while enjoying the outdoors.
- For a unique experience, consider Hummingbird Ranch, where prices may vary, but the stunning views and peaceful atmosphere are priceless.
Local activities to enjoy while tent camping
- Explore the climbing opportunities at Shelf Road Sites, where you can hike directly from your campsite to the climbing walls.
- Take a scenic drive through Phantom Canyon, known for its beautiful landscapes and secluded spots perfect for relaxation.
- Enjoy fishing and hiking at Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park, where you can immerse yourself in the serene environment and catch some brook trout.
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