Colorado Camping Areas
The Crags Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountains. Located in the Pike National Forest, nearby attractions include the Garden of the Gods rock formations, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The campground offers basic amenities, including vault toilets and drinking water, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 17 campsites available, some of which can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet in length. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to a thriving gold rush town, but is now designated as a wilderness area. The best time of year to visit is in the summer months when temperatures average in the mid to high 70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. The area is also popular for fall foliage viewing in September and October. Overall, the Crags Camping Area is a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the natural beauty of Colorado's mountains. Get driving directions.
The Crags
The Crags Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountains. Located in the Pike National Forest, nearby attractions include the Garden of the Gods rock formations, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The campground offers basic amenities, including vault toilets and drinking water, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 17 campsites available, some of which can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet in length. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to a thriving gold rush town, but is now designated as a wilderness area. The best time of year to visit is in the summer months when temperatures average in the mid to high 70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. The area is also popular for fall foliage viewing in September and October. Overall, the Crags Camping Area is a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the natural beauty of Colorado's mountains. Get driving directions.
THINGS TO DO
Point of Interest |
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Bottomless Pit Observation Site |
Garden Park - Cleveland Quarry |
Twelve Rec Site |
Weather Forecast
Fishing Destinations
Berkeley Lake
Colorado
Standley Lake
Colorado
Barnum Park Lake
Colorado
Ken Mitchell Park Pond
Colorado
Crystal Creek Reservoir
Colorado
Manitou Lake
Colorado
Exposition Park Pond
Colorado
Sterne Pond (Kids Only)
Colorado
Faversham Park Pond
Colorado
Harper Lake
Colorado
South Platte Park Ponds (Littleton Flood Plain Ponds)
Colorado
Thornton Gravel Ponds #2 & #3
Colorado
Homestake Fishing Site
Colorado
Prospect Park Lakes (Wheatridge)
Colorado
Kendrick Reservoir
Colorado
Lowell Ponds
Colorado
Main Reservoir
Colorado
Carl Park Pond
Colorado
Elaine T. Valente Open Space
Colorado
Grasmere Lake
Colorado
Civic Center Park Lake (Thornton)
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Colorado
Pomona Lake
Colorado
Smith Lake - Washington Park
Colorado
Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell)
Colorado
Bear Creek Ponds
Colorado
Watson Lake (Littleton)
Colorado
Webster Lake
Colorado
Tom Frost Reservoir
Colorado
Jim Baker Reservoir
Colorado
North Catamount Reservoir
Colorado
Johnson Reservoir
Colorado
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Colorado
Grandview Ponds
Colorado
Eaglewatch Lake
Colorado
Strortia Springs Reservoir
Colorado
East Reservoir
Colorado
Lake Beckwith
Colorado
Camenisch Park Pond
Colorado
Upper Tule Lake
Colorado
Palmer Lake
Colorado
Pomona Lake Number 2
Colorado
Fishing Is Fun #11
Colorado
Marshall Reservoir
Colorado
Loc Amora Pond (Josh`S Pond)
Colorado
Monument Lake (El Paso County)
Colorado
Hunters Glen Lake
Colorado
Meadow Park Lake
Colorado
Wellington Lake
Colorado
Platte Canyon Ditch
Colorado
Croke Reservoir
Colorado
Centennial Park
Colorado
Union Square Ponds
Colorado
Lambertson Lake
Colorado
South Platte River
Colorado
Siena Reservoir
Colorado
Chatfield Reservoir
Colorado
Fishing Is Fun #12
Colorado
Gallup Reservoir
Colorado
Smith Reservoir (Lakewood)
Colorado
Clear Creek Pond
Colorado
Ketring Lake
Colorado
Fishing Is Fun #10
Colorado
Harriman Lake
Colorado
Garfield Lake
Colorado
Crown Hill Lake
Colorado
Nichols Reservoir
Colorado
Adams County Fairground Lakes
Colorado
Rosemont Reservoir
Colorado
Rotella Park Pond
Colorado
City Park Lake (Denver)
Colorado
Lake Arbor
Colorado
Twin Lakes Park Ponds
Colorado
Overland Park Pond
Colorado
Westminster City Park Pond
Colorado
Pine Valley Ranch Pond
Colorado
Little`S Creek Pond
Colorado
Cheesman Reservoir
Colorado
Cherry Knolls Pond
Colorado
Soda Lakes
Colorado
Sloan Lake
Colorado
Arvada Reservoir
Colorado
Skaguay Reservoir
Colorado
Bowles Grove Pond
Colorado
Hine Lake
Colorado
Chatfield Lake
Colorado
Mcreynolds Reservoir
Colorado
Huston Park Lake
Colorado
Redtail Lake
Colorado
Community College Pond
Colorado
Thornton Rec Ctr Lake (Carpenter)
Colorado
Birdland Lake (Jack B. Tomlinson Park)
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Lake
Colorado
Brush Hollow Reservoir
Colorado
Ketner Lake
Colorado
Strontia Springs Reservoir
Colorado
Lake Isabel
Colorado
Balsam Park Pond
Colorado
Ward Road Pond
Colorado
Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake
Colorado
Rampart Reservoir
Colorado
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Colorado
Deadmans Creek
Colorado
Talbott Irrigation Reservoir
Colorado
Stearns Lake
Colorado
South Catamount Reservoir
Colorado
Mason Reservoir
Colorado
Marston Lake
Colorado
Vanderbilt Lake
Colorado
Mckay Lake
Colorado
Progress Park Pond
Colorado
Viele Lake
Colorado
Spratt-Platte Lake
Colorado
Engineers Lake
Colorado
Louisville (Warembourg) Fishing Pond
Colorado
Blue Heron Lake
Colorado
Hyland Ponds
Colorado
Redstone Park Pond
Colorado
Garland Park Lake (Lollipop Lake)
Colorado
Ridgeview Park Pond
Colorado
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Fourmile Creek At Orodell
USGS 06727500 |
1 cfs |
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward
USGS 06722500 |
5 cfs |
Boulder Creek Near Orodell
USGS 06727000 |
16 cfs |
Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co
USGS 06715000 |
15 cfs |
Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200 |
24 cfs |
Big Dry Creek At Mouth Near Fort Lupton
USGS 06720990 |
71 cfs |
North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk
USGS 06718550 |
6 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Ouzel | 13 | 6,285 ft | |||
Colorado | 81 | 7,806 ft | |||
Springdale | 13 | 9,304 ft | |||
Thunder Ridge | 21 | 9,216 ft | |||
Devils Head | 21 | 8,856 ft | |||
Osprey | 13 | 6,217 ft | |||
Jackson Creek | 9 | 8,179 ft | |||
Flat Rocks | 19 | 8,245 ft | |||
Platte River | 10 | 6,333 ft | |||
Meadow Ridge | 19 | 9,177 ft | |||
Indian Creek | 11 | 7,562 ft | |||
Lone Rock | 20 | 6,410 ft | |||
South Meadows | 64 | 7,897 ft | |||
Painted Rocks | 18 | 7,836 ft | |||
Trail Creek | Numerous | 7,844 ft | |||
Wildhorn | 9 | 8,856 ft | |||
Mueller State Park | 90 | 9,313 ft | |||
Farish Military - USAF Academy | Numerous | 9,083 ft | |||
The Crags | 17 | 10,120 ft |