Best camping near Fairplay
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fairplay, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Weston Pass
Good
13.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Weston Pass camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Weston Pass Campground
Good
13.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Weston Pass Campground, located in Colorado, offers a tranquil camping experience with its beautiful surroundings and convenient amenities. The campground provides several…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Kite Lake
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Cold night · low 35°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kite Lake camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The campground…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Kite Lake Campground
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Cold night · low 35°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kite Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 12,000 feet, this campground offers breathtaking views of the…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#5
Handcart
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Handcart camping area is a popular campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable and convenient. The…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Fourmile
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Fourmile Travel Management Area near Buena Vista, Colorado, offers primarily dispersed camping with some established sites—no reservations or permits needed, and it's free…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Boreas Pass Section House
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Cold night · low 36°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Boreas Pass Section House camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a unique camping experience. This campground is known for its historical significance as it…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#8
Hall Valley
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Hall Valley Camping Area is a scenic campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated in close proximity to the city of Denver, it offers a convenient escape into…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#9
Jefferson Creek
Fair
15.3 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jefferson Creek Campground in Colorado offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a scenic, forested setting near Jefferson Lake. Reservations are recommended…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#10
Jefferson Creek Campground
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jefferson Creek Campground in Colorado offers 17 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a scenic, forested setting near Jefferson Lake. Reservations are not…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#11
Horseshoe
Fair
6.6 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Horseshoe camping area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by the beauty of nature. This campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 69: live conditions (fair) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#12
Kenosha Pass Campground
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kenosha Pass Campground in Colorado offers established campsites (no dispersed camping within the campground). Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov; fees are typically…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#13
Michigan Creek
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Cold night · low 36°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Michigan Creek camping area is a picturesque campground located in Colorado. Situated in a stunning natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. The…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
Michigan Creek Campground
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Cold night · low 36°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Michigan Creek Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in the heart of nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#15
Lodgepole - Jefferson
Fair
14.9 mi away
· Cold night · low 37°F — near freezing· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in the Pike National Forest, the Lodgepole Jefferson Camping Area offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby points of interest include the…
Why 69: live conditions (fair) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
Camping near Fairplay
The Fairplay area has 24 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 Fairplay
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.