Best camping near Jefferson
36 campgrounds · 36 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Jefferson, 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 36 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Spruce Grove - Lake George
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Spruce Grove - Lake George camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground provides a range…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Molly Gulch
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Molly Gulch camping area, located in Colorado, is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a serene camping experience. This campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Green Mountain
Fair
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Green Mountain camping area in Colorado offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the state, this campground provides a range of…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Green Mountain Campground
Fair
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Green Mountain Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Nestled in nature's lap, it offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Meadows Group Campground
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Meadows Group Campground, located in Colorado, is a stunning camping area surrounded by nature's beauty. This campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. It…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Buffalo
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Buffalo Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Activities nearby include hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. The campground…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Wigwam
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Wigwam camping area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a picturesque and serene environment for campers. This campground boasts several amenities to make your stay…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Xanadu
Fair
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Xanadu camping area, located in the beautiful state of Colorado, offers a serene natural environment for campers to enjoy. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Kelsey Campground
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Kelsey Campground in Colorado offers 17 established, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations required. Fees are typically around $22 per night. Amenities include vault…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Kelsey
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Kelsey Campground, near Lake George, Colorado, offers 17 established campsites in a ponderosa pine forest with scenic views of South Park. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Designated Campsite
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Designated Campsite is a backcountry camping area located near Ken Caryl in the foothills of Colorado. This primitive site offers backcountry camping opportunities in the scenic…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Round Mountain
Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Round Mountain camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Lone Rock
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Located just south of Westcliffe, Colorado, the Lone Rock Camping Area provides campers with stunning views of the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range. Nearby points of…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Kenosha Pass Campground
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Kenosha Pass Campground in Colorado offers established campsites (no dispersed camping within the campground). Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov; fees are typically…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Platte River Campground
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Platte River Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated on the banks of the Platte River, this campground offers an array of amenities to…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Jefferson
The Jefferson area has 36 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 Jefferson
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.