Sweetwater River Resort is located near Cotopaxi, Colorado, and features terrain with river access and surrounding hills. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Arkansas River for fishing and rafting, as well as hiking trails in the San Isabel National Forest.

Sweetwater River Resort is a nature-lover’s, outdoor enthusiast’s, fly fishing fanatic’s dream nestled on the banks of the beautiful juniper-lined Arkansas River. You’ll find uncrowded sites to unwind with plenty of river to explore outside the confines of city life. At night you’ll find the clearest skies around, perfect for stargazing.

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Sweetwater River Resort

Cotopaxi, CO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Cotopaxi

The Best Camping Near Cotopaxi, Colorado

Love this campground. Beautiful facing creek. (River).  Zero cell service. Otherwise we would stay for a week or two. Great workers too.

Happy Dogs CBD RV park

Gavin (owner) really made our weekend! He made sure our request was accommodated and exceeded expectations! 

The views are amazing and the rushing water is so peaceful. You can absolutely see stars at night and are surrounded by the mountains. 

Only down side is how remote the tent sites are. Need to go across walking bridge. Made for lugging gear a little exhausting after a weekend of camping. 

Great views, Gavin is so sweet! 

I had a wonderful stay.  Driving in my car.    Didn't have a tent. tenting campground is across a bridge that is only on foot.  They compensated for me camping in a car. 

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