Best camping near Lakewood
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lakewood, 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 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rifleman Phillips Group Campground
Good
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Rifleman Phillips Group 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…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 127 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#2
Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Aspen Meadow, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado, offers campers a picturesque and serene camping experience. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 120 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Tipi Village
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Tipi Village Camping Area in Colorado is a unique and picturesque campground located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The campground boasts stunning views of Mount Elbert…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 480 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#4
Standley Lake
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Standley Lake Camping Area, located in Colorado, is a picturesque destination offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a serene and natural setting…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 480 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Bear Creek Lake Park
Fair
5.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Bear Creek Lake Park is a popular camping destination located in Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 464 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#6
Clear Creek RV Park
Fair
6.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Clear Creek RV Park is located in Georgetown, Colorado, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valley. The park has 100 campsites with full hookups, free…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 412 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#7
Chatfield State Park
Good
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Chatfield State Park camping area is a popular destination for camping enthusiasts in Colorado. The park offers scenic views of the mountains and the lake, with plenty of nearby…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 363 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#8
Gennessee ropes camp spot
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Genesee Ropes Camp Spot, located near Genesee Park just west of Denver, Colorado, offers primarily dispersed camping—there are no established campsites, reservations, or fees…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 261 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#9
Idylease Campground
Good
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Idylease Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of convenient…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 138 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Cherokee Group Site
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Cherokee group site camping area in Colorado is a great spot for groups with stunning mountain views. There are plenty of nearby activities like hiking and fishing as well as…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 413 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#11
Chief Ouray Group Site
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Chief Ouray Group Site camping area in Colorado is a beautiful spot surrounded by stunning mountain views. There are a variety of nearby activities, including hiking, fishing…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 414 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#12
Arapahoe Group Site
Fair
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Arapahoe Group Site is a popular camping area located in Colorado. This scenic campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. It provides…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 412 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#13
Cherry Creek State Park
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Cherry Creek State Park camping area in Colorado offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and is surrounded by a scenic reservoir. Visitors can enjoy activities such as…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 379 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
Camping near Lakewood
The Lakewood area has 13 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 Lakewood
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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