Best camping near Basalt
32 campgrounds · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Basalt, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 32 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Chapman
Good
14.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Chapman Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Collegiate Peaks and the Sawatch Range. The area is ideal for hiking, fishing…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Chapman Campground and Group Campground
Good
14.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Chapman Campground and Group Campground is a popular camping area located in Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
Gypsum Campground
Good
17.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gypsum Campground is a popular camping area located in Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides well-maintained…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
Gypsum Campsite
Good
17.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gypsum Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#5
Gypsum Rec. Site
Good
17.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gypsum Rec. Site is a popular camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers several amenities to make your stay comfortable, including picnic tables, fire rings, vault…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Yeoman Park
Good
12.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Yeoman Park camping area is a picturesque camping destination located in Colorado, USA. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Gore Range and…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#7
Yeoman Park Campground
Good
12.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Yeoman Park Campground is a peaceful and scenic camping area located in Colorado. This campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#8
Elk Wallow Campground
Fair
14.9 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Elk Wallow Campground in Colorado's Pike National Forest offers 12 established first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations or permits needed). There’s a small fee per…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#9
Elk Wallow
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Elk Wallow in Colorado offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites—so it's first-come, first-served with no reservations or permits required, and no camping fees. There…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#10
Gypsum
Good
17.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gypsum Camping Area in Colorado is a well-equipped and popular campground for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers a range of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#11
Fulford Cave
Good
13.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Fulford Cave Campground in Colorado offers 7 first-come, first-served established campsites and nearby dispersed camping. No reservations or permits are needed, but a small fee…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#12
Fulford Cave Campground
Good
13.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Fulford Cave Campground in Colorado offers 7 established first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets—no water, hookups, or reservations…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#13
Dearhamer Campground
Good
8.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Dearhamer Campground is located in the beautiful state of Colorado, offering campers a memorable outdoor experience. The campground provides several amenities, making it an ideal…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#14
Dearhamer
Good
8.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Dearhamer Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#15
Silver Bar
Good
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Silver Bar Camping Area is located in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado and is surrounded by stunning views of the mountains and valleys. Nearby points of interest include…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
Camping near Basalt
The Basalt area has 32 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Basalt
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.