25 Places in Colorado You’ll Want to Camp
Colorado is a camping paradise.
Colorado is one state that you absolutely need to add to to your camping bucket list. Home to the Rocky Mountains, pristine alpine lakes, starry skies and (if you go in the next few weeks) some of the most stunning displays of fall foliage you’ll ever see, Colorado is a camping paradise. So where should you begin? There are hundreds of options for camping across the state, so we’ve picked 25 of our favorite campsites to narrow it down for you. You can thank us later. In the meantime, check out the list and get to planning your Colorado camping adventure!
1. Camp at Lower Crystal Lake
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
2. Camp at Kite Lake
Photo: Wil McKay
3. Camp at Guanella Pass
Photo: Eric Schuette
4. Camp and Fish at Loch Lomond
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
5. Camp at Twin Lakes White Star Campground
Photo: Mike Fennell
6. Camp at Heart Lake
Photo: Whitney James
7. Camp at Lost Park Campground
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
8. Camp at Paradise Divide
Photo: Katie Lyons
9. Camp at Timber Creek Campground
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
10. Camp at Alta Lakes
Photo: Andrew Slaton
11. Camp at Brainard Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
12. Camp at Thomas Lake and Summit Mt. Sopris
Photo: Mike Fennell
13. Camp at Stillwater Pass
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
14. Camp at Lost Lake Slough
Photo: Jason Hatfield
15. Camp at South Mineral Campground
Photo: Brittany Weber
16. Camp at Radium Campground
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
17. Camp at Maroon Lake
Photo: Lucas Boland
18. Camp and Fish at Eleven Mile Canyon
Photo: Emily Kent
19. Camp and Fish at Platoro Reservoir
Photo: Johnathan Valdez
20. Camp at Coulson Gulch
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
21. Camp near Little Muddy Creek, Routt National Forest
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
22. Camp at Mosca Campground
Photo: Jon King
23. Camp on the Backside of Buttermilk Mountain
Photo: Mike Fennell
24. Camp in Dream Canyon
Photo: Wil McKay
25. Camp at Moraine Park
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
Cover photo: Ryan Mckinney
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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