Best Glamping near White River National Forest

White River National Forest is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. White River National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in White River National Forest, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Glamping Sites Near White River National Forest (38)

    1. Sylvan Lake Campground — Sylvan Lake State Park

    12 Reviews
    White River National Forest, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 328-2021

    $28 - $190 / night

    "Located 15 miles south of Eagle off of I-70 in the White River National Forest sits Sylvan Lake State Park."

    "Beautiful 42 acre lake with great hiking path around it. Great for fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, camping, snowshoeing around the lake, cross country skiing."

    2. Gold Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    13 miles
    Website

    "On the river, and backed up to trees and a rock face and the most secluded. The rest were sort of out in the open."

    "It is next a big creek and has some good 4x4 trails near it. I thought some of the sites were a little close to each other. There are trees between the sites, but you can see right through them."

    3. Dearhamer Campground

    8 Reviews
    Meredith, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $29 / night

    "There was no electric and no cell service with t-mobile. We had a great time and I’m sure we will go back again!"

    "Stay away from camp grounds 4 & 7 is you can. They are the only ones with no tree coverage."

    4. Halfmoon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    12 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."

    "Got there around 5pm on a Friday (9/9) and there was no one else there. A few more campers showed up on Saturday morning, but it wasn’t ever fully booked at any point this weekend."

    5. Camp Hale Memorial

    12 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $25 / night

    "The spot was awesome, close to a creek, fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, decent size so you could have a few tents on site."

    "The campsites were very spacious and overall the entire campsite, (including bathrooms) was very clean and well maintained."

    6. Baby Doe

    17 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $29 - $33 / night

    "Great spot on the East side of the lake, Not far from the town of Leadville where there is a Safeway, places to eat and places to shop."

    "The only time we noticed them was when they shut down a party — by talking to them, nicely, past 10pm quiet hours. We were less than 100 yds from their site."

    7. Peak One Campground

    34 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $28 / night

    "This campground is located in the town of Frisco, CO, but feels like being in the wilderness. Shopping and restaurants are 10 minutes from the Campground. Very clean campground."

    "Just a few miles off I-70, in Frisco, CO, is the location of Peak One Campground. This is a very clean campground, and the only one around Lake Dillon with flush toilets and sinks."

    8. Sawatch Base Camp

    3 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    21 miles
    +1 (970) 396-0423

    $199 / night

    "🌲✨ 

    From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning surroundings—the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure."

    "Overall the location and amenities here were great. It could have been better cleaned (lots of leftover dog hair from previous guest)."

    9. Collective Vail

    1 Review
    Bond, CO
    18 miles
    Website

    $99 - $429 / night

    "I want to extend a warm welcome to your host, Greg. "

    10. Turquoise Lake Primitive Camping

    5 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    23 miles
    Website

    "The area is gorgeous and quick access to tons of off roading trails. People around are respectful, and there are tons of spots to camp at without feeling too close together. We had a blast."

    "Pulled in late and found a site, explored the lake and campground the next morning. Beautiful views and people."

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Glamping Reviews near White River National Forest

248 Reviews of 38 White River National Forest Campgrounds


  • Isabelle K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Piney Crossing Primitive Campground - CLOSED

    Car camping options galore

    This became a favorite car camping spot of mine while living in Vail, Colorado. The lake is situated in White River National Forest and is accessible only for a few months during the summer via Red Sandstone Road. I have seen 2wd sedans drive up this road, however I would definitely recommend something with high clearance and 4wd if possible as the roads up there are not well maintained. There are plenty of first come, first serve USFS campsites near the lake, additionally there are quite a few service roads off of Red Sandstone Road that provide access to miles of additional dispersed campsites. It is hard to find a spot to camp without a breathtaking view of the Gore Range from Piney. In addition to camping, there are hiking trails near the lake and the privately owned Piney River Ranch offers horseback riding, boat rentals, fishing, a restaurant, and other lodging options. This area is also known for the moose that frequent the area, be sure to keep your distance if you are lucky enough to spot one! If you are interested in camping at Piney in the early summer or fall, you may first want to call the Minturn Ranger’s Station at 970-827-5715 to check on the closure status of Red Sandstone Road.

  • N
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Peak One Campground

    Beautiful and Convenient

    This campground is located in the town of Frisco, CO, but feels like being in the wilderness. Shopping and restaurants are 10 minutes from the Campground. Very clean campground. This is the only campground around Lake Dillon with flush toilets and sinks. There is walk up access to the lake for kayaks and paddle boards. A few camp sites have direct access to the lake. This campground is part of the White River National Forest and is managed by CLM with 2 camp host couples on site who are very helpful. Make reservations in advance, especially for weekends, because it fills up quickly.

  • Karl G.
    Aug. 28, 2017

    Halfmoon Campground

    Halfmoon Campground - Dispersed

    Halfmoon Campground is located at the end of Notch Mountain Rd (forest Rd 707) near Minturn, CO in White River National Forest. It has the essentials - fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and lots of shade. However, I found the dispersed campsites on the way up to the campground more desirable - they were free, had a view, and had no neighbors. Dispersed camping is allowed along 707 within 300 ft of the road centerline. There are maybe 10- 20 sites - you can see the fire rings from the road. I chose a site about 2/3 the way up the road in a clearing with a view of the mountains across the valley. I could see the back side of Vail Ski Resort from there. The best part about the site were the stars at night - I saw multiple shooting stars. One thing that wasn't so great was the proximity to the road. I wouldn't say the road was busy, but a car does drive by occasionally. Especially early in the morning, because there are trailheads at the end of the road by the campground. You can hike to the summit of Mt of the Holy Cross or to various lakes from there.

  • Morgan M.
    Sep. 15, 2021

    Gold Park Campground

    Go for Gold

    Sites were a bit close together but it was still in a beautiful area right on the river. We were very jealous of site #7 it was by far the best of them. On the river, and backed up to trees and a rock face and the most secluded. The rest were sort of out in the open. Definitely far from help so bring some bear spray because we would see some recent bear activity and no cell service. Each site has a food locker which was very convenient along with a fire ring and a picnic table. The grounds had vault toilets but it was very very clean. Lots to do around white river national forest and I would stay here again!

  • Fain H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2017

    Sylvan Lake Campground — Sylvan Lake State Park

    Colorado mountain lake camping

    Located 15 miles south of Eagle off of I-70 in the White River National Forest sits Sylvan Lake State Park. This has definitely been our favorite camping spot since moving here a little over 2 months ago. We camped right on the lake next to the boat ramp (no motorized boats allowed) and the bathhouse. At 8,500 ft the weather can change fast so be prepared especially with rain gear and warm close. The sites that are lake front are a little close together which would be my only complaint but for seclusion literally walk away in any direction. Paddle boarding and fishing were by far the most popular things to do on the lake but we stuck to hiking . There's a trail that follows the lake shore around that is also bike friendly, there's also the West Brush Creek Trail which is in the park and a number of gulch trails in between Sylvan lake and Eagle. On your way out of town be sure to stop in Eagle at the Red Canyon Cafe and Bonfire Brewing for a bite to eat and refreshments!

  • N
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Peak One Campground

    Beautiful, clean and convenient

    Just a few miles off I-70, in Frisco, CO, is the location of Peak One Campground. This is a very clean campground, and the only one around Lake Dillon with flush toilets and sinks. Frisco shopping and restaurants are only 10 minutes away and Summit Medical Center is 5 minutes. Even with the town being so close, when in the Campground it feels like being miles from everything. This campground is part of the White River National Forest and is run by CLM with two camp host couples living in the campground. There is walk up access to Lake Dillon for kayaks and paddle boards, and a few campsites have direct access to the lake. This is a very busy campground so it is best to reserve a spot on-line. Walk up sites are rare, especially on weekends.

  • Jason F.
    May. 8, 2021

    Glenwood Canyon Resort

    Overpriced and underwhelming

    This campground is conveniently located off of I-70 just a few miles from Glenwood Springs in No Name, CO. The staff are pleasant and the office was very clean with some cute souvenirs available for purchase.

    This place is EXPENSIVE. It is not worth the nightly rate. You are paying for the proximity to town and if you reserved a waterfront site, the view. The campsites are tiny, so be prepared to back your travel trailer into a tight spot and make friends with your neighbors. You will be in their campsite while setting up your rig and vice versa.

    The No Name Grill & Bar was still closed when we were here (May ‘21), which was not disclosed on their site. The WiFi is a single unsecured access point near the laundry/bath house that did not work. There is no WiFi available in the actual campground. We had 2 bars of cell coverage on AT&T. Laundry is pricey too; $4/load for washer and $3/load for dryer. There is no vending for detergent or dryer sheets, so pack accordingly.

    As beautiful as it was to be right next to the Colorado river, this place is not at all worth the cost. Save your money and drive the 90 miles to Grand Junction or Fruita for more affordable campgrounds with better amenities.

  • Anthony P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Deep Lake

    Great Views and a Great Lake

    The Deep Lake area of Flat tops Wilderness offers a variety of scenic hikes and drives as well as 4x4 trails and great lake fishing. The drive up to this area is up a dirt road about 10 miles, the road can be a beat beat up in areas. I blew a tire on my truck on the way up. Other than that the drive up is very scenic, you will pass the deep creek overlook and can see Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Vail Ski Resorts all in the same view.

    The campgrounds are very large and spaced out. We went with a large group, 5 cars and many tents and had plenty of room. Some site are able to accommodate an RV or trailers. Sites vary between open and exposed to set against the forest for shaded. Restrooms were located fairly close to our spot and i remember it being one of the cleanest vault toilets i have ever used! Each spot also has a metal fire pit with a grill over top.

    Like i mentioned earlier the Deep Lake area is a great base camp to go out and explore. You will find many people driving off road vehicles around. The fishing in the lake is also very good, the Forest Service stocks the lake every year. Lastly the campground sits at 10.500 ft so it does gets chilly up there even in the middle of summer.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 16, 2023

    Collective Vail

    Authentic and Luxurious Retreat

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. I want to extend a warm welcome to your host, Greg. Life on their ranch includes horseback riding, guided white water rafting, fly fishing excursions, zipline adventures, mountain biking, and as much down time as you need. This is the perfect experience for everyone from families to couples to solo travelers. This is a working ranch, so no pets please. Book your stay today and leave a review here!


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near White River National Forest is Sylvan Lake Campground — Sylvan Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 12 reviews.

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