Best camping near Penrose
61 campgrounds · 61 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Penrose, 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 61 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area in Colorado is a beautiful camping spot surrounded by stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The area is close to several points…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
Good
13.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Skagway Reservoir Dispersed Camping is a tranquil camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers primitive camping opportunities with minimal amenities. As…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Wye
Good
17.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Wye camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled in nature's lap, this campground provides various amenities to ensure a…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 109 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 11
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 11 is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Firstly, the…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#5
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 12
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 12 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 13
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 13 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers several amenities to make your stay comfortable and…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 14
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 14 is located in Colorado and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as restrooms and drinking…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 15
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 15 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 16
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 16 is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Sand Gulch Campground
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides clean restrooms…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Sand Gulch Campground Accessible Campsite 8
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Accessible Campsite 8 is a delightful camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers several amenities to ensure a…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 1
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 1 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled in a stunning natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 10
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 10 is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities that make it a great destination for campers. The…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 4
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 4 is a popular camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 5
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 5 is an idyllic camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Penrose
The Penrose area has 61 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 Penrose
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.