Best camping near Drake
223 campgrounds · 223 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Drake, 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 223 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pinewood Reservoir
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Pinewood Reservoir camping area, located in the picturesque state of Colorado, offers a serene and peaceful camping experience. The campground provides several amenities to ensure…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Flatiron Reservoir
Good
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Flatiron Reservoir in Colorado offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via Larimer County’s website, especially in summer. Fees apply…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 84 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Carter Lake North Side Campgrounds offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lake, with activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking nearby. The campground…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 88 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
North Pine Campground
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
North Pine Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities that make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
Good
6.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping is a popular camping area located in the state of Colorado. It offers a rustic camping experience with limited amenities. There are no designated…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
009
Good
12.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
009 Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to make campers' experiences enjoyable and convenient. The…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 5.0★ from 1 review · 11 logged trips · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Inlet Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Inlet Bay is a popular camping area located at Horsetooth Reservoir in the state of Colorado. The campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir camping area, located in Colorado, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides both tent and RV sites…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rabbit Ears Campsite
Good
7.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Rabbit Ears Campsite, located in the state of Colorado, is a picturesque camping area known for its stunning natural beauty and abundance of outdoor recreational activities…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Carter Lake - South Side Campgrounds
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Carter Lake South Side Campgrounds is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake. The campground offers a variety of…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Peregrine Campsite
Good
8.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Peregrine Campsite is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities that make it an ideal destination for campers…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Hermit Park Open Space
Good
9.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hermit Park Open Space is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Marys Lake - USBR
Good
11.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Marys Lake - Usbr camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
037
Good
11.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
037 Camping Area is a picturesque campground nestled in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
040
Good
11.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The 040 camping area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated in an idyllic natural setting, this campground offers a variety of amenities…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Drake
The Drake area has 223 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 Drake
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.