Best camping near Boulder
71 campgrounds · 71 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Boulder, 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 71 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Patiya
Fair
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Patiya is a beautiful first-come-first-serve camping area in Colorado with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. There are plenty of nearby activities, including…
Why 100: 203 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Boulder County Fairground
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in Longmont, Colorado, the Boulder County Fairgrounds Camping Area offers beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. The area is known for its outdoor activities such as…
Why 100: 176 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Gordon Gulch Dispersed Camping Area
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gordon Gulch Dispersed Camping Area, near Nederland, Colorado, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed camping with ~15 numbered sites—no reservations or permits needed…
Why 100: 132 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Glacier View Ranch
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Glacier View Ranch in Colorado offers established campsites with some group and RV sites (no hookups); dispersed camping is not available. Reservations are typically required…
Why 100: 129 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Tipi Village
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Tipi Village Camping Area in Colorado is a unique and picturesque campground located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The campground boasts stunning views of Mount Elbert…
Why 100: 619 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Standley Lake
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Standley Lake Camping Area, located in Colorado, is a picturesque destination offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a serene and natural setting…
Why 100: 619 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Rifleman Phillips Group Campground
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Rifleman Phillips Group Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 154 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Sourdough Springs Campground
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Sourdough Springs Campground is a small tent camping facility with 10 sites located near Golden, Colorado at 7,425 feet elevation. Operated by Jefferson County Open Space, the…
Why 100: 388 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
LaVern M. Johnson RV Park
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
LaVern M. Johnson RV Park is an RV park operated by the Town of Lyons near Longmont in northern Colorado. Located at approximately 5,400 feet elevation, the park offers RV camping…
Why 100: 129 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Meadow Park
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Meadow Park camping area is a popular destination located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 128 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
West Magnolia
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The West Magnolia camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground provides a range of…
Why 100: 126 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Aspen Meadow, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado, offers campers a picturesque and serene camping experience. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 100: 144 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Kelly Dahl
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Kelly Dahl Campground, near Nederland, Colorado, offers 46 established sites (no dispersed camping), nestled in a ponderosa pine forest at 8,600 feet. Reservations are recommended…
Why 100: 131 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Kelly Dahl Campground
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Kelly Dahl Campground in Colorado offers 46 established campsites nestled in a peaceful ponderosa pine forest near Nederland. Open mid-May to mid-September, it requires…
Why 100: 130 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Loop J 88-97
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Loop J 88 97 Camping Area is located in Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby points of interest include the Rocky Mountain…
Why 100: 138 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Boulder
The Boulder area has 71 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 Boulder
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?
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.