Catch the mountain vibe while RV camping near Idaho Springs.
Between Silverthorne and Denver, rambunctious Clear Creek cuts a tumbling path through the forests and hills near Idaho Springs, making it one of Colorado’s hot spots for whitewater rafting. After spending a day on the river, head to the historic downtown to find a bounty of local restaurants and shops or take one of the winding hiking trails into the Rocky Mountain peaks. RVers will find dispersed camping and primitive campgrounds in Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests. Nearby Golden Gate Canyon State Park has RV sites with electric hookups. Denver’s Chatfield, Bear Creek Lake, and Cherry Creek state parks offer full and partial hookups and views of the foothills. RV resorts with more amenities may be found near Idaho Springs or by venturing further to Breckenridge, Granby, Golden, and Denver, where plush resorts offer pools, free wifi, organized activities, and more.