Best camping near Cotopaxi
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cotopaxi, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Five Points - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Five Points Campground in Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area, Colorado, offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) along the scenic Arkansas River. Reservations…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Point Barr
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Point Barr camping area is a beautiful campsite located in the state of Colorado. It is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and a range of amenities that make camping a…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a picturesque camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This camping area…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park
Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park is a beautiful camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. There are picnic…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Royal View Campground
Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Royal View Campground is an RV park located near Cañon City in south-central Colorado. Situated at approximately 5,300 feet elevation in the Arkansas River valley, the campground…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Prospectors RV Resort
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Prospectors RV Resort is an RV park located near Cañon City in central Colorado at an elevation of approximately 5,300 feet. The resort caters to recreational vehicle travelers…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Lake Creek
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Lake Creek camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#8
Vallie Bridge
Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 77°F
The Vallie Bridge Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the Yampa River. Located near the town of Hayden, there are plenty of nearby…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#9
Oak Creek
Good
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Oak Creek camping area, located in Colorado, offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The campground provides tent and RV sites…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#10
Coaldale Campground
Good
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Coaldale Campground, located in the state of Colorado, offers a picturesque camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#11
Coaldale
Good
10.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Coaldale Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of the mountains and valleys. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming in the nearby Arkansas River. The…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#12
Hayden Creek
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Hayden Creek camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable stay. There are flush…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#13
Hayden Creek Campground
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Hayden Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#14
Hayden Creek CG
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Hayden Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, this campground offers a serene and tranquil…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#15
Alvarado Campground
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Alvarado Campground, located in Colorado, offers campers a delightful outdoor experience surrounded by natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 50: 10 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cotopaxi
The Cotopaxi area has 16 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 Cotopaxi
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.