Established Camping
Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (CO)
About
National Forest
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Overview
Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.
Recreation
The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.
Facilities
There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
GuideBeautiful sites, a bit noisy from highway
Nice little campground, especially if you want to hike at Golden Gate Canyon but not stay there. A lot of highway noise at night.
TravelerSpot 21-tent/car campers
Nice campground overall with nice staff. Map is completely inaccurate. Spot 21 is wedged between 20 & 22 so you are basically camping with strangers. You park close to your allotted plot, but as car campers you have no privacy/ not directly next to your vehicle. Upper 30s spots overlook a highway. Campsites mostly wooded but short walks to beautiful views. Pet friendly. Very clean vault toilet bathrooms. Facility advertises water provided, but we did not see where we could access any water. Firewood available for sale.
RangerGreat hiking nearby, just 5 miles from Casinos
Nice campground with many choices & great hiking nearby! Along the Peak to Peak Highway (119). There are 2 drawbacks - very close to the highway, and not on any water - creek, etc. Other than that it's a very nice Nat'l Forest Campground. Great for a stayover a few nights! Approx. 20 miles North of I-70.
Location
Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (CO) is located in Colorado
Directions
From Interstate 25 in Denver, go west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn onto State Highway 119, heading toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway approx. 5 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.
Coordinates
39.8416667 N
105.4941667 W