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  1. Cotopaxi
96% (2983 reviews)

In Cotopaxi, you’ll find over 600 mountain camping options, with rugged peaks and winding trails right on your doorstep. Prices start at $13 a night, with most sites averaging around $50. If you want showers, toilets, and a campfire at the end of the day, you’re covered. Climbing, hiking, and swimming top the list of things to do here—expect long ridge walks, hidden creeks, and plenty of boulders to scramble. Local favorites include High Peaks Campground (335 reviews), Frenchman's Creek Ranch (186 reviews), and Sweetwater River Resort (155 reviews). This isn’t just a place to pitch a tent—it’s a basecamp for mountain adventure, with the terrain to match.

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Sweetwater River Resort

1. Sweetwater River Resort

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72 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Cotopaxi, CO
Sweetwater River Resort is located right on the Arkansas River, 30 minutes from Canyon City and 30 minutes from Salida where Hwy 50 follows the river through Bighorn Canyon. Skiers, we are only 40 miles from Monarch Ski Resort. We do offer fly fishing lessons and fly rod rentals on arrival. Sweetwater is the perfect getaway for anglers, hikers, rafters or nature-lovers. You’ll find uncrowded sites to unwind on our private 1/2 mile stretch of the Arkansas. At night you’ll find the clearest skies around, perfect for stargazing. Experience a range of accommodations at Sweetwater River Resort, from budget-friendly cabins to glamping tents to old-timey cabins and RV sites. For larger groups, we offer a spacious house overlooking the Arkansas River, all just a short distance from the river itself. Sweetwater is a short drive from 45 miles of 4x4 and ATV trails at Texas Creek, the Arkansas Headwaters Hiking Area, Vallie Bridge, Loma Linda, Lone Pine, Hayden Creek, Royal Gorge and Rainbow Trail near Westcliffe. It's the perfect base for river rafting trips throughout the season as well as a private stretch of blue-ribbon water for trout fishing. Come stay with us and experience all that Sweetwater River Resort has to offer!
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Crystola Creek under Pikes Peak

4. Crystola Creek under Pikes Peak

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6 sites · RVs, Tents · Woodland Park, CO
Wilderness forest mountain beauty 5 mi off Hwy 24. Nearby attractions are Pikes Peak Highway and GardenOfGods +more. Park RV on Asphalt gravel or open grass meadow. Hike or Mountain Bike through forest to Catamount Lakes. 9600' elevation. Moose Bear Mountain Lion Bobcat Deer Coyote Turkey Squirrel regularly visit, fantastic for photographers so don't leave food or trash out, and these beautiful creatures are incentive to keep your pet on a leash. Hike mountain bike and snowshoe our 40+ acres, stay put to relax, or adventure hike or mountain bike to Catamount Lakes, or all the way up Pikes Peak! Fish at Catamount Lakes 6 miles away. Mile long driveway has steep parts. No hookups. Bring Your Own Toilet. Pack it in. Pack Out All Trash. Filter creek water to drink. Bear Proof your Trash inside your car/RV, don't leave in your tent, don't leave garbage outside your RV. Consider freezing wet garbage. Your 4G and 5G cell phone data at top of driveway Asphalt turnaround is faster than our HughesNet wifi. Fresh water spigot on our house only for guests helping 2 hours a day (if staying more than 1 day), and on limited basis with owner pre approval. Not necessary, but please consider helping us move light pine branches 1 hours a day in exchange for staying longer w/o fees, message host. 5 sites total avaliable. 2 sites on top flat asphalt turnaround at end of driveway have great view of Pikes Peak. 3 sites below have fantastic wildlife views but Pikes Peak can't be seen. #1 Spectacular view site of Pikes Peak, photo of RV, 40' max. Slides ok both sides. Asphalt. #2 Awesome view site of Pikes Peak, photo of pale blue Subaru Outback, 40' max. Slide on 1 side ok. 3 sites 1/4 mile below are over 100' apart, packed rough matted grass, or weed whipped grass, and tire tracks show flattest spots. You'll pass these spots driving to top asphalt turnaround. #3, Woodsy Pull Through site, 22' rig, no slide outs. #4 Creekside 4WD site, 4 wheel drive only, slide outs ok both sides, 36' max but bumpy!!! So 22' recommended. #5 Aspen Meadows 4WD site, 4 wheel drive only, slide outs ok both sides, 36' max but bumpy!! So 22' recommended. Best Sites for Solar Panels on Rooftop: #1 Early AM - PM #2 AM - PM #3 bad #4 AM - early PM #5 Midday best but some Aspen coverage
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M Lazy C Ranch

5. M Lazy C Ranch

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30 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Lake George, CO
Step into the boots of a cowboy and ride into the old west, the way it used to be! Ride off into the old west at our world-famous historic guest ranch built in the 1900's. Camping sites, cabins, primitive camping, pet friendly, and ATV friendly. Here, we do things the cowboy way…the way it used to be! Bring your horses or ride one of ours. With views of magnificent Pike’s Peak and surrounded by over 350,000 acres of Pike National Forest, soak in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains while you relax in your cabin or RV site. We offer a taste of the real old west at our famous Old West Colorado guest ranch. Listen to the sounds of the wind through the Ponderosa Pines, Elk bugle echoes through the hills, howls of coyotes in the distance, deer moving nearby. It's peaceful but never silent. Come visit the ranch’s 115-year history. Started as a homestead back in 1906, M Lazy Ranch is now a thriving guest ranch and cowboy playground. M Lazy C Ranch is the ideal location for a family trip, time with friends, romantic horse rides and more. Our original turn of the century Cabins dating back to that time period, have been lovingly restored. Not your typical dude ranch. We are flexible and offer a multitude of options to choose from. We also offer RV sites, Equestrian RV Sites, an Arena, Cabins, Weddings, Hunting, Fishing, Events, and more! Surrounded by 350,000 acres of Pike National Forest on three sides provides our guests with unlimited riding potential and amazing views. Ride horses on our property for a perfect relaxing gateway the whole family can enjoy. Sit on the porch of your very own piece of heaven, relax, put your feet up, and stay awhile.
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Florissant Farms

6. Florissant Farms

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3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Florissant, CO
Florissant Farms – Private Retreat in the Pines Escape the crowded campgrounds and enjoy wide-open spaces at Florissant Farms! Nestled on 18 acres, our property offers both a glamping tent perched at the top of a gentle hill and a Shop Spot RV site with full hookups. This is a working homestead with a large garden, where my dog Rio happily roams and keeps me company while I work on projects. In the summer months, fresh produce from our garden is sold at the local farmers market by my girlfriend, Jamie—guests are welcome to enjoy the harvest when available. Glamping Tent: Secluded, quiet spot with views of the surrounding hills Fully furnished with comfortable bedding and outdoor seating Access to walking paths, the farm field, the nearby park, and an entire forest behind the tent Shop Spot RV Site: Full hookups for water, sewer, and electricity Plenty of room for your rolling home, family, and pets Low-traffic location next to the shop for privacy and peace Guests have the entire lower yard and farm field to explore, plus direct access to the park (gates may be locked after market season). Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, space to roam, or a taste of farm life, Florissant Farms is the perfect getaway.
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High Peaks Campground

8. High Peaks Campground

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22 sites · RVs, Tents · Moffat, CO
Welcome to the San Luis Valley; the largest Alpine Valley in the world! San Luis Valley is a region in south-central Colorado with a small portion overlapping into New Mexico. The valley is approximately 122 miles long and 74 miles wide, making it the largest alpine valley in the world. It extends from the Continental Divide on the northwest rim into New Mexico on the south. This campground sits close to the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. I encourage binoculars or even a telescope to view wildlife and check out the Rockies and then the night sky views! Looking to submerse yourself in nature? The Sangre de Cristo Range in Colorado contains the following 14ers: Blanca Peak, Challenger Point, Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Culebra Peak, Ellingwood Point, Humboldt Peak, Kit Carson Peak, Mount Lindsey, and Little Bear Peak. Great Sand Dunes are visible from every site. With unlimited mountain views, beautiful starry night skies, come see the Milky Way, Eclipse, even Meteor showers!!! History: this land was originally part of a large cattle ranch in the 1980s. The main ranch is still up and running but this parcel was used for many purposes over the years. In 2021, we were featured in USA Todays Ten Best for star gazing! My property has 360 degree mountains views with the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range as our back yard. Nearby you can find many different trail systems for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking to jeeping, ATV or dirt biking and equestrians - you can find it all! You will be surrounded by BLM land, BACA land, and Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. Be sure to bring extra bug spray and protection needed against biting insects such as flies, gnats, and mosquitoes. For those bringing your pets, they MUST be on a leash/lead at all times. While I do not have much cactus on my property, I do have an abundance of greasewood (Chico brush) which is very thorn-like if stepped on. Accommodations for those with livestock or horses, just make sure you chat in advance your initial message. Close to BLM, and National Forest as well as 3 hot springs within 20 miles and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bear with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!
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Twin Bridges Campground

10. Twin Bridges Campground

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16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Coaldale, CO
Overnight, Seasonal, and Extended Stay Camping, we are open year-round. We have 30/50amp sites (shade and partial shade) around our lake, 20 amp in the "upper campground," and dry camping (full facilities) along the Arkansas River (Gold Medal fishing) with access for all campers for fishing and floating. Many of our sites are great for star-gazing, watching meteors, looking for fireflies, and seeing the birds zip on by. We are conveniently located on Hwy 50, in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and have all sorts of rental options for your outdoor adventure needs. Whether you want to pitch a tent, try out the glamping experience, enjoy the convenience of an RV, or rent one of our fully equipped RVs, we have the perfect spot for you. We have four entrances marked by sail flags into the campground, two by the lake, one near the bathhouse, and one by the post office (on our property). The map of the Arkansas River has our campground listed! Adventure awaits with home to the highest mountain peaks in Colorado and the river and 102 miles of Trout Gold Medal Water. There is access to white water rafting, guided fishing, and fishing lessons. There are at least 5 hot springs within 60 miles of Twin Bridges Campground. Salida is considered the white-water rafting capitol of the US by some and has a whitewater park and surfing wave. Salida area is also home to a ton of hiking (14'ers anyone?) and mountain biking trails. The Royal Gorge is a quick 30 minute drive with restaurants and other fun near Canon City. The Sand Dunes are 90 minutes and Monarch Ski Area is 45, we have some of the best bird watching! Warbling Vireo, Western Wood-peewee, Cassin's Kingbird to name a few.
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Back of main house

13. K-Bar Ranch

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(44)
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Guffey, CO
K-Bar Ranch is a small hobby farm situated on over 20 acres of beautiful, rolling grassland sprinkled with pine trees and offering breathtaking views in every direction. Just off of CR102, we are conveniently located to the little town of Guffey and are only 3 miles from the wildly popular Guffey Gorge. Additionally, Eleven Mile Reservoir, The Royal Gorge, gambling at Cripple Creek, the Colorado Wolf Sanctuary, the Florissant Fossil Beds and many more areas of interest and recreation are within an easy drive. You can open camp here and be completely off-grid or you can park near our barn and have access to electricity and wifi. We also offer Glamping Overnights in Gypsy, an adorable tiny camper with a double bed, sofa, 2 burner cooktop and everything you need to have a comfortable stay while still having a camping experience! Glamping stays are still largely off-grid with a "Luggable Loo" and an outdoor Joolca shower (upon request). Our large 5m Bell Tent offers plenty of room whether you just want to stretch out or if you're traveling with family or friends. If you want to upgrade your experience, we offer Romance Packages with charcuterie boards, a bottle of bubbly, chocolate covered strawberries and can create unforgettable special occasions since we are in the wedding/events industry! Wanting to get engaged? Looking to elope? We can do that! Ask us for details! We will be adding more off-grid accommodations in the future so stay tuned for updates! We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Mini Donkeys, Chickens and 2 Livestock Guardian Dogs. *Please be aware that the dogs are working dogs and you WILL hear them bark at night as they are doing their job in deterring predators. We are excited to share our beautiful property with Happy Campers from everywhere!
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Twisted Sisters Farm

17. Twisted Sisters Farm

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(134)
3 sites · RVs, Tents · Florissant, CO
I bought this land to move from Houston Learn more about this land: In by 2PM, out be 1:30OM. I widened the gate and moved my mailbox for easier access. Butane fire rings allowed on private property during a fire ban . Camp anywhere on 60 acres. In one direction there are rolling meadow. Another rocky outcropping. Look to the south and you’ll see the BLM land that shares my fence line. If you want access to town you’re there. You choose how you want to feel. In the woods, in the forest, on huge rocks, flat land or turn around and see CR 1 ( 1/4 mile driveway). Forty five minutes west of Colorado Springs, ten miles to Divide for grocers. One half mile to ice, gas, pizza etc.  It is first come first serve with the sites.  Two that are near trees for large RVs.  One up higher works for pull thru trailers.  Plenty of room in the pasture.  I just got my first negative review referring to it being dry prairie land.  Some  pictures are from late last summer..  We haven’t had enough rain yet for it to green up.  Also it can be windy.
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The stars at New Sky Ranch are truly out of this world and visible every night as long as it isn't too cloudy

18. New Sky Ranch : Eco-building + Art

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11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Saguache, CO
New Sky’s bones are those of an old settler’s homestead in the San Luis Valley that dates back to the early 1900’s. Nestled up against the Rio Grande National Forest, it is a high mountain desert oasis that holds the original dance hall of the county and a whole lot of history. New Sky Ranch is a wild, wild place. We are not only off grid, but also nestled in a large natural caldera (meaning a volcano that has collapsed on itself) and are right next to national forest. This means that we can experience all 4 seasons in a single day - having extreme winds and rain in one moment, and clear summer skies the next! We invite you to not only be prepared for this, but to lean into the experience as this unique high alpine environment can be one of the most inspiring and epic places on earth. We are currently fixing up what is already on the property for an eco-experiential retreat as well as a space for like minded artists to take refuge and create magic on the land. We currently have our workshop and studio space up and running as well as the first of several livable structures completed - an 100 year old rehabbed miners cabin using Hempcrete and other natural materials, complete with a communal outdoor kitchen. We also have begun hosting our first artist/maker residents who are using the shop space and land to bring their own creations to life. Over time, we have dreams of permaculture farming, eco building workshops, community collaboration, and the ability to host gatherings – however, we are committed to taking it all one step at a time and allowing only what is meant to be to unfold. For now it is simply our home, a maker space for art and experimental eco building, a gathering spot for friends and a quiet Hipcamp spot.
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Shanahan Goat Ranch

19. Shanahan Goat Ranch

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1 site · RV, Tent · Johnson Village, CO
Enjoy the privacy of this wonderful goat farm situated just northwest of the Overlook Campground in Buena Vista, Colorado. It sits at 8500 feet with spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks, 10 minutes from downtown Main Street, countless hiking trails, and rafting companies! This property backs up to BLM and connects with the Midland bike trail system. This property is unique due to the close proximity to dairy goats, and the ability to tour the farm if you so choose. The camping spot is in a secluded area of the property with easy access parking, and away from the main house. There is a 6-person tent set up near an old loading shed with a queen sized cot, an available metal fire pit, wood, and plenty of space to spread out or pitch additional tents. Plenty of rock outcroppings surround the space to give you your own private retreat. Please note that our road does include passing our neighbor on your way up. Directional rock cairns lead the way to this fun space! Goat tours are available upon request. On occasion the goats free range on the property and may pass by this space. If you want to camp in privacy and enjoy the idea of staying near a working goat farm, with chickens, guinea fowl & a rooster you will likely hear, the ability to quickly get into BLM and hike the many trails then this is place for you!
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Pronghorn Oasis

20. Pronghorn Oasis

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1 site · RV, Tent · Johnson Village, CO
A new Hipcamp site in only its 2nd season, on one of the most unique properties in Park County. With just a single Hipcamp site on a large 40 acre property and no neighbors nearby, you'll enjoy a private camping experience in one of the most scenic locations in Colorado. The property is partially wooded, and there is a spectacular view from the top of a prominent hill on the property which is some of the highest ground for miles in all directions. Upon completion of the City of Aurora's Wild Horse Reservoir in the 2030's, this will be a "waterfront" property. On site picnic tables (the tan colored bench can fold into a table) and a porta-potty are provided. The campsite is equipped with a unique dual purpose wood/propane fire ring - bring your own propane to enjoy campfires while burn bans are in effect. Great hiking opportunities may be found right on the property, and numerous nearby seldom used dirt roads provide exceptional mountain biking opportunities. Close to recreational opportunities in Buena Vista and Salida, as well as Antero, Eleven Mile, and Spinney Mountain Reservoirs. A level site with great access, and can accommodate large RV's and campers. And keep your eyes out - you might just see some Pronghorn passing through the property! Directions from the town of Hartsel: Proceed 2 miles South on State Hwy 9. Turn right (South) on CR 53. Stay right at the fork at 1.3 miles. At 3.9 miles, turn left (East) onto lightly used Shawnee Trail (Note: On occasion due to County grading on CR 53, there will be a small mound to drive over as you enter this left turn). Proceed about one-quarter mile (and past the the POSTED NO TRESPASSING sign just inside the property entrance) to the campsite a bit further on the left.
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