Standley Lake Regional Park, near Westminster, Colorado, is a solid choice for those looking to camp close to the city while enjoying the great outdoors. The campground offers spacious sites, perfect for tents, RVs, or even glamping, making it a versatile spot for different camping styles.

One of the highlights here is the stunning lake, which provides a beautiful backdrop for your stay. Visitors rave about the mountain views and the chance to rent paddleboards and kayaks for some fun on the water. As one camper put it, “5 stars because of the lake, Mountain Views, and it not being far from town.”

While the campground has its quirks, like limited bathroom access during peak times, many appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the commitment to preserving the natural surroundings. You can expect to see wildlife, including nesting bald eagles, which adds a unique touch to your camping experience. 

If you’re looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle, Standley Lake is a convenient option. Just remember to bring your earplugs if you’re tent camping, as some campers have noted that noise can carry in the evenings. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, this campground offers a mix of nature and accessibility that many find appealing.

Whether you commune with nature in a tent or prefer the comfort of a camper or motorhome for your nature sojourn, Standley Lake has plenty to offer. Standley Lake offers individual campsites and Deluxe Bell Tent rentals by reservation only. Reservations can be made beginning in January of each year. There are sixty-six (66) camp sites available for reservation and six Deluxe Bell Tents. The main campground accommodates RV units, camp trailers and tents. The park offers two permanent restroom facilities with free outdoor showers and drinking water. There are also self-serve water-fill spigots located in the campground. Each campsite features a fire pit and picnic table for your use. 

Public camping is available May 1 through Sept. 30.  There are no hookups and no dump station available at Standley Lake, although the City of Westminster does operate a dump station that accepts discharge of wastewater from the kitchens and personal sanitary conveniences of recreational vehicles for a fee. The station is located at the Big Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, 13150 Huron St. Camping is available only in designated sites and camping passes must be displayed on campsite post at all times. There are several ADA accessible campsites and the Deer Bell Tent is also ADA accessible.

Standley Lake Regional Park

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Westminster, CO has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Colorado camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Westminster and user-submitted reviews.

Westminster

The Best Camping Near Westminster, Colorado

This campground was very plain. The campsites were wide-open, meaning there was little privacy. The restrooms were mostly clean, but we couldn't find any showers. There are 12 first come, first serve campsites, and the rest must be reserved. We loved seeing lots of stars at night.

Simple campground

Was pretty unimpressed with this campground. We showed up without reservations and there were many open sites but the only ones available without a reservation were in the middle of a field and shared a driveway with the site next door. So, no privacy. Wind was pretty intense since we were in the middle of the field, make sure if you have a tent it is well tied in. Most of our stakes came out despite being hammered in, we relied on luggage in the tent to keep it down.

Open field

We got site 47, which is labeled as an RV site, but it is NOT suitable for pop up campers. the site doesn’t have even a hint of a levelable spot. the rangers weren’t very helpful the first night, and we had to speak with the head ranger to get permission to setup on our friends site, #46, which is a great size and worlds more level! You can’t swim/wade in the lake unless you’re participating in water sports, so that’s a bummer. they do have canoes, paddle bikes, and paddle boards for rent though. It’s an easy site to get to, and is in the middle of the Denver suburbs.

First time Pop Up Camping

Tranquil exotic oasis right smack in the middle of Suburban Arvada! Who would have known!?

But here I am sneaking off in the morning with a paddle board and kayak atop my car to get in a morning of lovely peaceful Zen Joy in the designated "Quiet" waters on the Northwest shores of Standley. Views of Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks can be seen to the West. I paddle with my friend and large smiles in the calm waters, heading toward Bird Island- you can hear the ruckus of Cormorants, Grebes, Heron, and others birds all marking their space. It almost feels like I am in Costa Rica or someplace exotic! I love watching them in flight with their wings expanded, coming in for a landing, sometimes awkward but always interesting. Inside the visitor center there is a large "Eagle Cam" TV with live footage of the endangered Bald eagles nesting their eaglets. Several times a day if you're patient you can view them being fed. Something to see. If you don't have a paddle craft they rent them there. You can rent a kayak, a paddle board, a canoe, or a paddle bicycle on a pontoon! Take a friend and a picnic for a lovely day on this beautiful lake right here in Arvada. Your worries fall away and you can experience the joy in nature around you. Maybe weird but true!

Oasis in the heart of the burbs!

Standley Lake is great it’s the best summertime camping place anywhere for locals in Arvada and Westminster Colorado

I don’t know how you could not like a place with a huge lake that bald eagles nest beside￼. With a rookery, this is the spot for bird enthusiasts!

Nesting Bald Eagles

5 stars because of the lake, Mountain Views, and it not being far from town. Rent a floatation device or bring your own and enjoy the warmth on the lake☀️


Really amazing and open campground with Mountains and City Life not far away!

Talked to someone on phone said it was $30.00 a night and had to be booked online and no same day bookings.

Call in for info

The sites are really big and the person who took our reservations was so kind. The ranger crew is serious about conserving the area’s natural eco system, but still very inviting and kind! 

Customer service and conservative 

Tends

The campsites are very large. There’s no hook ups for water, electric or dump sites although there are water spigots that can be used to fill fresh water. The shower is an outdoor shower. Seems like there’s almost always a spot open during weekdays. 

Great place close to Denver

Stayed two nights in July.  Apparently quiet time is just a phrase here — multiple groups around us were loud well past 10pm but nobody came around to check.  Bathroom access was an issue in the AM due to only one stall. 

Not a lot of shade, ground kinda pebbly.  If you’re looking for a quick post up near Denver or Boulder, sure.  If you’re looking for peaceful camping, you could do far better.  I suppose it’d be different in an RV, but tenting wasn’t good. 

Either way, if you stay here, bring good earplugs.  




Depends on What You’re Aiming For

If you are used to RV sites or KOA you will be ok with this. 
On a scale of 1-5 here are my impressions. 
1. Site cleanliness. 5
2. Bathrooms 5. Running H20 
3. Convenience 2. They lock the gates at 10pm. 
4. Electric 1
5. Water hookups none 1
Overall esthetic 2. The lake is nice. The rest of the area is well compacted dirt with some scattered trees. 
City/road noise 2. 


Nice but no privacy 

We had two vehicles we camped in and used one of the tv pull through spots. Trying to reserve online was a bit of a challenge (may have been user error) but I was able to call and the ranger I talked was very helpful in getting a reservation day of and answering all the questions I had. Perfect for a spontaneous overnight trip, we were wishing we would have brought paddleboard and fishing gear but next time! Bathrooms were clean even with all the camper everyone was very nice and quiet!

Overall great! 

The lack of trees here is concerning. I did admire the beautiful water. The  ramp is very short and you cant go into the water. If you planned on taking the kiddos :( 

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