Best camping near Empire
70 campgrounds · 70 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Empire, 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 70 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Indian Springs Campsites
Good
14.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Indian Springs Campsites is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Kelly Dahl Campground
Good
19.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 90: live conditions (good) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Empire City RV Parking
Good
5.4 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Empire City RV Parking in Colorado offers established RV campsites in a historical mining area near Silverton. It's a simple, no-reservations, no-fee camping area primarily for…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 65 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Georgetown Lake
Good
5.5 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Georgetown Lake in Colorado offers primarily established campsites at the Guanella Pass Campground, with limited dispersed camping nearby. Reservations are recommended via…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Echo Lake - Idaho Springs
Good
12.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Echo Lake Campground near Idaho Springs, Colorado, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov; fees are typically…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Site 41
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Situated in the beautiful state of Colorado, Site 41 camping area offers an array of amenities for campers to enjoy. With multiple independent sources verifying the information…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Site 42
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Site 42 camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained sites for both tents and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#8
Site 43
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Site 43 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. The campground…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#9
Site 44
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Site 44 camping area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated in a serene and tranquil setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#10
Site 45
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in the beautiful state of Colorado, Site 45 camping area is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#11
Site 46
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Site 46 camping area, located in Colorado, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. This campground provides essential facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#12
Site 47
Good
13.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Site 47 camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque natural setting for campers to enjoy. The campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#13
Byers Creek
Good
9.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in the stunning Arapaho National Forest, the Byers Creek Camping area offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The campground has 17 primitive…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Pickle Gulch Group Campground
Good
14.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Pickle Gulch Group Campground is a popular camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides picnic…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#15
Mizpah Campground
Fair
1.0 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Mizpah 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 make your camping…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Empire
The Empire area has 70 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 Empire
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.