Best camping near Placerville
34 campgrounds · 34 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Placerville, 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 34 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Telluride Town Park
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
The Telluride Town Park Camping Area is located in the heart of the beautiful mountains of Colorado, offering breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains. The surrounding area is…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#2
Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp
Fair
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp is a secluded camping area located in Colorado. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the state, this camping spot offers a unique and peaceful…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#3
Angel Creek Campground
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Angel Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#4
Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Angel Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado, specifically along Ouray Rd. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#5
Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Located in the state of Colorado, Thistledown Campground is a picturesque camping area situated along Ouray Road. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#6
Thistledown
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Thistledown Camping Area is located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. The campground is surrounded by stunning views of the mountains, as well as…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#7
Four J Campground
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Four J Campground in Ouray, Colorado, offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with reservations recommended during peak season. Fees apply. Amenities include flush…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#8
Amphitheater
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
The Amphitheater camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque experience for campers. Situated in an idyllic natural setting, this campground provides a…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#9
Amphitheater Campground - Ouray RD
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Amphitheater Campground, located on Ouray Road in Colorado, is a scenic camping area offering a range of amenities for visitors. With stunning natural surroundings, this…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#10
Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite
Fair
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado. This campsite offers a serene and natural setting for campers to enjoy. It does not have…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#11
Sunshine Campground - Norwood RD
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Sunshine Campground is a picturesque camping area located on Norwood Rd in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by natural…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#12
Sunshine
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Sunshine Camping Area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This picturesque campground provides well-maintained campsites, toilets…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#13
Mary E Campground
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
The Mary E Campground, located in the state of Colorado, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This campground provides various amenities to cater…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#14
Woods Lake
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Woods Lake camping area, located in Colorado, offers a peaceful and scenic environment for campers to enjoy the outdoors. The campground provides several amenities to enhance the…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#15
Woods Lake Campground - Norwood RD
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Woods Lake Campground, located on Norwood Rd in Colorado, is a picturesque camping area with a range of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. The campground offers tent…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
Camping near Placerville
The Placerville area has 34 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 Placerville
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.