Established Camping
Rifleman Phillips Campground — Golden Gate Canyon
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
Rifleman Phillips Campground near Golden Gate Canyon is surrounded by forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Visitors can explore Golden Gate Canyon State Park and enjoy hiking trails and fishing spots nearby.
Description
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Rifleman Phillips Group Campground is located at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Summer temperatures can vary from a high of 80 degrees during the day to nighttime lows in the 40s. The campground is located in a 50-year-old stand of lodgepole pine and is restricted to tents only. The facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and areas for dispersed camping. There is a hand pump well and a vault toilet. Electricity is not available. There is parking for 15 vehicles. No trailers allowed - other than 2 small supply trailers. There are two major trails leading from the campground. They will take you to interesting places such as Forgotten Valley, Dude's Fishing Hole, City Lights Ridge and Frazer Meadow. Your group is always welcome to attend the weekend campfire programs at Reverend's Ridge where pay showers and laundry are also available
Reservation Info
The earliest that bookings can be made is exactly 6 months in advance of the first day of camping.
Location
Rifleman Phillips Campground — Golden Gate Canyon is located in Colorado
Directions
TRAILERS AND MOTORHOMES: From Denver, take I-70 west to US-6 west to Hwy 119. Go through Black Hawk, CO and continue north on Hwy 119 for 16 miles to Gap Road. Turn right on Gap Rd 1 mile to Reverend's Ridge Campground. NOTE: Gap Road will be the 2nd Golden Gate sign you will see heading north on Hwy 119. ALL OTHER VEHICLES: From Denver, take I-70 west to Golden to Hwy 93, Hwy 93 north 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Canyon Road, left on Golden Gate Canyon Rd 14 miles to the park visitor center. Pass the visitor center and turn right on Mountain Base Rd just past Kriley Pond. At the top of Mountain Base Rd, turn left, then a quick right into Reverend's Ridge Campground. Please click this link for a 2-page driving map to the park: [http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Documents/GoldenGateRegionMap.pdf]( http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Documents/GoldenGateRegionMap.pdf )
Address
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
Coordinates
39.86708986 N
105.403926 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 34 min from Boulder
- 47 min from Denver
- 1 hr 19 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 22 min from Fort Collins