Tent Camping Near Cheyenne, WY
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Best Tent Sites Near Cheyenne, WY (5)
1. Upper Blaire Dispersed Camping
Buford, Wyoming4 Reviews•9 Photos•125 Saves- Pets
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2. Comanche Peak View Campground
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado4 Reviews•11 Photos•276 SavesComanche Peak Wilderness, named for its prominent 12,702 foot peak, was added to the National Wilderness Preservation System by the United States Congress in 1980. Elevations within the Comanche Peak Wilderness range from 8,000 to 12,702 feet.
Located within the Roosevelt National Forest, this 66,791 acre wilderness area features lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and spruce-fir forests below expanses of alpine tundra. Many scenic trails provide access to the area that borders the north and east sides of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Camping and campfires are prohibited within 200’ feet (or more if posted) of all lakes, streams and trails to protect water quality, sensitive vegetation and to help assure solitude. Thin soils and mountain vegetation are easily damaged by fire and fires scar rocks and soil. Use a stove, a fire pan or an existing fire ring when and where fires are allowed.
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3. Cache la Poudre River
Bellvue, Colorado1 Review•1 Photo•15 SavesThe Cache la Poudre is Colorado's only nationally designated Wild and Scenic River. Starting high in the peaks of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park along the Continental Divide, the river flows down a rocky canyon through the Roosevelt National Forest, dropping 7,000 feet in elevation along the way. Many recreational opportunities abound along and on the river, incluidng scenic drives, camping, picnicking, fishing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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4. Lory State Park Backcountry
Bellvue, Colorado1 ReviewLory has six back country campsites. All six campsites are a minimum 1 hour hike from the nearest parking lot. All campsites are now available for reservations. Remember that Lory DOES NOT ALLOW CAMP FIRES, however camp stoves are okay. All campsites are primitive and you must pack in and out all necessary items, including water.
Camping at Lory State Park is in the back country only, meaning there are no campgrounds, car camping or RV camping available. These primitive sites can be accessed by at least a 2-mile, one-way hike. The back country sites are a good training ground for Scouts and other groups who want to train for longer backpacking and camping trips. There is no water, restrooms or tent pads at these sites and fires are prohibited. Small camp stoves are permitted. Call the park at (970) 493-1623 for back country camping information.
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5. Horsetooth Mountain - Backcountry Site 2
Masonville, Colorado1 Review•5 Photos•47 SavesThe scenic 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (consisting of Culver, Soderberg, and Hughey Open Spaces) covers elevations from 5,430 to 7,255 feet. Its 29 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails connect to the Blue Sky Trail and Lory State Park trails.
The outstanding Horsetooth Rock is a familiar local landmark visible from the plains. This open space is also known for Horsetooth Falls in the spring, and for tremendous Front Range views. Drinking water is available at the trailhead. Please carry enough for your hike or ride.
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space requires entrance permits, is open year round, and is located west of Horsetooth Reservoir, 4 miles from Fort Collins and 12 miles northwest of Loveland. Horsetooth Mountain Trailhead is open 24 hours a day; Soderberg Open Space Trailhead is open sunrise to sunset.
Camping is allowed in the backcountry only at designated sites and is prohibited in the parking lot. You must register using the backcountry logbook near the Horsetooth Mountain entrance. (First come, first served.) Check in with a ranger if you have any questions.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Cheyenne
496 Reviews of 5 Cheyenne Campgrounds
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Russell R.
Guide
Vedauwoo Campground
Moose Beaver and rocks
Loved this place. Great rocks, great locations great wildlife.
Yes you can hear the Interstate but it's great wondering where the semis are off to at sunset.
Loads of cones to get fire started and don't miss the beaver pond. It's got beavers and moose!
Facilities limited but great and clean
- OOlivia B.
Traveler
Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne
Beautiful piece of Wyoming
This place is a fantastic spot to lay your head! It is exactly as represented in the description. We did have a bit of noise from some very late arrivals that set up nearby, but it was otherwise an absolute joy to stay here. Any food your heart could desire is a short and easy drive away.
- SSven B.
Scout
Cache la Poudre River
Employee Site
This is not a campsite this is mishawaka owned land. There is a campsite there for employees by the flags in the trees
- MMichael
Ranger
Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet
Relaxing lake side near water
Sites are fairly close together strung out along the lake edge. In September, lake level is purposefully lowered about 20 feet from summer levels. None the less, you can still launch a canoe from your campsite or fish. Just need to walk down to water edge. Pit toilets. Water available. Flush heads at launch ramp (third of mile walk) and visitor center(about 2 miles) T-Mobile coverage nearly non existent with just sporadic 1 bar LTE. 5G at visitor center. Camp store across road. Fair amount of traffic on road, but not annoying.
- CChristopher H.Traveler
Vedauwoo Wagon Road
A fine place to camp
Stayed here 2024/09/11. Easy access, well marked and well separated dispersed campsites. Good views. Only downside was distant traffic noise from I-80. Would stay here again.
- Jill M.Scout
Vedawoo Dispersed Sunset Camp
Vedawoo
Beautiful please to see the sunset
- Jacob D.Guide
Dutch George Campground
Serene and georgeous
Amazing campsite. Plenty of spots directly next to the river and beautiful views all around.
The fishing is excellent on this stretch of water as well.
- LLorene N.Guide
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Dispersed Camping
Enjoyable views
Stayed here over a weekend and wanted to stay longer. Pulled our 33’ travel trailer and there were good spots off the road.
Sophie B.Guide
Lost Lake Dispersed
secluded and private
had to drive pretty far on some dirt roads to get to the location maps took us too. also checked to see if there was service before going and said we would on verizon but not exactly true. there was some service at the sight we stayed at, 1 bar, but most of the road/sights there was nothing. not that odd for dispersed camping but just something to note.
we only saw one car drive in while we were there and saw a set up not too far from where we stayed but besides that didn’t hear or see anyone. very beautiful area and saw lots of deer on the drive in and drive out.
very good experience if you’re used to dispersed camping or being far from anyone else.
- jjohn F.Guide
Curt Gowdy State Park Campground
Weekday stay summer
Semi-dispersed. My site GP153 is not level. Need level blocks! Entrance right to the lake for water sports. Easy hiking trial to loop the lake at your campsite. Fire ring was allowed even with high fire warning and fire bans south in CO.
Martin W.Traveler
Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
Large, beautiful, and affordable campground with water access... but with limitations
Huge campground with countless beautiful sites. Even if you arrive after sunset, you will definitely find a very nice spot here. The camp host is super nice and friendly. She invited us to go kayaking on the lake, lent us all the equipment for free, and we had a wonderful time with her.
It could really be the perfect campground... but there are two issues to consider:
- As others have mentioned, freight trains run regularly across from the campground and are incredibly loud. So definitely sleep with earplugs!
- The restrooms are swarming with flies. I've never seen so many—each restroom has 50-100 flies. It's a shame because this problem could be easily managed.
Still, 5/5, as everything else here is truly more than perfect.
MickandKarla W.
LegendCurt Gowdy State Park Campground
Lots of Space Between Sites
As you enter Cheyenne there are plenty of signs directing you to Curt Gowdy State Park. Our GPS agreed with the park instructions to take us out of Cheyenne on I-25 then onto Happy Jack Rd, which leads you up the mountain to the State Park. The signage was less plentiful as we turned left and passed under the big Curt Gowdy State Park sign over the road. We followed the road up to the visitors’ center and registered then proceeded as told down to Tumbleweed pull-through site 24, which was water and electric. As we got into the Tumbleweed area, we realized our door would be facing the road and the utilities by pulling in that direction. So we decided to pull in the opposite direction, which we had to go back up and make a tighter right turn to get us back on the road to put us into the pull-through with utilities on the driver’s side. We were then able to pull into site T24 with no issues. This gravel site is at a bit of a downhill angle, but we were able to auto-level. The pad was plenty long enough for our 40’ 5th wheel and F450. The water and electric(50 and 30 AMP) were more toward the back of this pad, but we had no problem reaching to hookups. The water pressure was around 40 psi. We got 1 bar on Verizon, but there was a clear shot either north or south for satellite. In our case, north for Starlink. We had a cement pad with a concrete picnic table plus a nice-sized fire pit off to the side. We were not too far from the reservoir with a nice lake view from the right/door side of the site. We were here in the middle of the week and the park and campground were about 3/4 full, but by Thursday the CG was filling up and the reservoir much busier with boats and jet skis. We enjoyed our stay here to include some pretty good shore fishing for trout.
- jjohn F.Guide
Vedauwoo Wagon Road
Summer stay
We stayed at site 7, big enough for our caravan of 3 campers. Very spacious! Great views and nice center fire pit!
- EEric P.Ranger
Vedauwoo Campground
July camping overnight
Headed to Colorado and had this gem picked out way ahead of time. Came mid week and found a spot. This place is awesome. One of the most amazing views of any campground we have stayed at. Lots of opportunities for van, small RV , and tent camping . Will stay here again. Vault toilets, bring your own water, there are fire pits tables and cell reception is good
Danielle S.Scout
Poudre Canyon Road Camp
Dog Owner Warning
We liked the spot and the view was pretty but it was too close to the road AND twice our dog had some kind of reaction. Honestly, it looked like he was high. He started out looking sleepy and swaying as his eyes became heavy. He was very lethargic with dilated pupils. The first time we thought it was heat stroke so we took extra precautions but our third night there both of our dogs exhibited the same symptoms. Our smaller dog was barely responsive and we thought he was going to die. We never found out what it was...no ticks either.
Laura C.GuideVedauwoo Wagon Road
Easy Access, great site
We were driving through the area and needed a quick/easy place to camp for the night. Even in mid-July, we were the only people there. Spots are labeled well, with great fire pits at every sight. Rock formations were awesome. We nestled behind a rock and couldn’t even hear the traffic by nearby road. Definitely planning another trip soon
Gary E.ScoutLost Lake Dispersed
Peace and Quiet
We came up on a Friday afternoon and found a really nice spot right away. Camp sites have a good amount of room, spaced to allow privacy, and easy to get in and out of. Peaceful and quiet, surrounded by mountain views. loved it all the way around.
Pallah B.Guide
Pole Mountain Dispersed Camping
Convenient, Quiet, Lovely
There are only a handful of sites, but we were fortunate to find one. The road was a little rough, but our lifted trailer of 22 feet in length cleared it just fine. There were other campers present. All were very friendly and quiet. There are hiking trails at the beginning of the road. There is also a potable water station and trash disposal at the Summit Rest Area just up the road. There was some trash at our site, but it was minimal, and we picked it up. Someone left us some great firewood, which we appreciated. We were very comfortable here. We stopped at the trailhead to pay the fee. There were envelopes and a pen.
- GGary S.Guide
Mountain Park
Great camping right on the river
Very busy in summer, fcfs campground. Several campsites with most just a few feet from the water. Camp hosts were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful about the area.
samuel C.RangerVedauwoo Wagon Road
Loved it here
Spent a night here with my dog. Very cool rock formations along the road , very big spots, very peaceful and secluded from neighbors, open and beautiful. Will be staying again on my way through.
- MMatt R.Traveler
Pole Mountain Dispersed Camping
Beautiful Scenery and saw a Moose
Coordinates are accurate to camp location spot, it is right off the highway, giving you easy access. I recommend getting there early because minimal site locations. It was a bit windy when we went but found a grouping of trees. We also were lucky enough to see a moose walk right behind our campsite. It stopped and noticed us but eventually walked off.
Tyler S.TravelerLost Lake Dispersed
Amazing spot!
Went there for the weekend of fourth of July, it was super quiet with amazing views and a small lake to paddle-board on .
Cody R.TravelerArapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Dispersed Camping
Great spot
Recently just got back from camping in this area. There weren’t many people when we arrived but they slowly filled in. Our spot was a little on the hill away from everyone and only had a few cars drive by.
- Mariah M.Scout
Fort Collins / Poudre Canyon KOA
Road closed
The road to get to the site was gated off, so I don’t think this site exists anymore.
- llee's freelance M.Guide
Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
Clean campground donation fee accepted
Very nicely run campground and wonderful host. All sites easy walk to or on Reservoir. Trains seemed to whistle through across highway at least 1x every hour until late at night. 🙄 clean bathrooms. Lots of grass area. Locals with their water toys made for happy campers all around. Stayed one nite 6/14/24
- EE. L.Scout
Tie City Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng
Nice campground with interesting weather
This is a quiet place to camp, and most of the sites are well placed and nice. The campsite itself was not extremely busy for a Friday night, but the nearby trailhead is extremely busy and people often drive/bicycle through the campsite.
Be warned: this campsite is above 8,000 ft. In altitude and the weather may change suddenly, especially early or late in the season. The night I was there, we had a 30 minute violent storm, complete with hail so thick you couldn’t see past the car (luckily I was in said car). Nothing was damaged, and the following morning we had blue skies and sun.
While many of the sites are reservable, there are 6 sites at this time (June 21, 2024) that are first come first served (up, from the 3 in an earlier review). This does give walk-ins a fair amount of choice.
America the Beautiful pass gets you 1/2 price.
Timothy N.Guide
Horsetooth Reservoir County Park South Bay
Clean campground with great water access.
Clean and well maintained campground. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our site was well spaced from our neighbors, but other areas were fairly dense. Electric hookup worked, but no water at the site, and "public water" in the area was a broken water fountain. We filled up at the dump station. Shower house was close, only open 6am to 10pm, pay showers minimum $2. Excessive road noise during the day, it did quiet down each night. If we stay here again we will stay nearer to the entrance or get a cabin.
Guide to Cheyenne
Tent camping near Cheyenne, Wyoming offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal escape for nature enthusiasts.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Upper Blaire Dispersed Camping features secluded sites surrounded by boulders and trees, each equipped with established fire pits for cozy evenings.
- Comanche Peak View Campground provides primitive sites with picnic tables and ample firewood, perfect for gathering around the campfire.
- Horsetooth Mountain - Backcountry Site 2 offers a secluded camping experience with a wooden table nearby, enhancing comfort during your stay.
Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts
- At Upper Blaire Dispersed Camping, enjoy hiking and rock climbing in the nearby "Upper Blaire" climbing area, with easy access to scenic trails.
- Comanche Peak View Campground is a great base for exploring the trails of Red Feather Lakes and Lost Lake, avoiding the summer crowds.
- The Cache la Poudre River area is perfect for fishing and enjoying the serene river views, making it a popular spot for nature lovers.
Tent campers like these nearby features
- Lory State Park Backcountry offers beautiful meadows filled with wildflowers, ideal for a peaceful overnight backpacking trip.
- Horsetooth Mountain - Backcountry Site 2 provides stunning views of Horsetooth Reservoir, making it a picturesque spot for photography and relaxation.
- Upper Blaire Dispersed Camping allows for campfires and the chance to spot local wildlife, including roaming cows, adding to the rustic camping experience.
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