Best camping near Howard
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Howard, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Point Barr
Good
4.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°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 84: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#2
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
4.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 84: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#3
Salida East
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Salida East camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#4
Hecla Junction
Fair
19.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Hecla Junction camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#5
Hecla Junction - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Hecla Junction is a popular camping area located within the Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area in Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#6
Five Points - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Five Points Campground in Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area, Colorado, offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) along the scenic Arkansas River. Reservations…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#7
Alder Creek Campsites
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Alder Creek Campsites is a popular camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated amidst serene natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
Vallie Bridge
Good
3.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°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 67: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#9
Ohaver Lake
Fair
17.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Ohaver Lake camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado and offers a delightful camping experience. Situated in the San Isabel National Forest, this campground…
Why 68: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#10
O'Haver Lake Campground
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
O'Haver Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, this campground offers a wide range of…
Why 68: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#11
Coaldale Campground
Good
6.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#12
Coaldale
Good
6.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#13
Hayden Creek
Good
6.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#14
Hayden Creek Campground
Good
6.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#15
Hayden Creek CG
Good
6.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
Camping near Howard
The Howard area has 17 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 Howard
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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