Colorado Camping Areas

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Colorado offers a plethora of camping options, each with its unique amenities and attractions. In the state, four notable camping areas worth exploring are Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Maroon Bells, and Mesa Verde National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a camper's paradise, with numerous campgrounds offering various amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Some campgrounds, like Moraine Park, offer reservation services, while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The best time to visit is from June to September when the weather is mild, and wildlife sightings are common. Hikers can enjoy stunning trails like the Bear Lake Trailhead, while wildlife enthusiasts can spot elk, deer, and even the elusive mountain lion.

Great Sand Dunes National Park boasts unique camping experiences amidst towering sand dunes. Piñon Flats Campground provides amenities such as fire pits, flush toilets, and even showers. Reservations are accepted, but a limited number of sites are available for walk-ins. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall when temperatures are milder. Adventurers can hike the dunes, sled or sandboard down them, or even explore the nearby Zapata Falls.

Maroon Bells, near Aspen, is a stunning camping area known for its breathtaking scenery. Although camping is not permitted at the Maroon Lake, nearby campgrounds like Silver Bell and Silver Queen offer amenities such as toilets and potable water. Reservations are available at some campgrounds, but availability can be limited. The best time to visit is from mid-June to early October when wildflowers are in bloom and fall foliage paints the landscape. Hikers can enjoy the Maroon Bells Scenic Loop Trail, while photographers can capture the iconic reflection of the peaks in Maroon Lake.

Mesa Verde National Park provides a unique camping experience, allowing visitors to explore ancient Native American cliff dwellings. Morefield Campground offers amenities like showers, a laundromat, and a camp store. Reservations are accepted and recommended during the peak season. The best time to visit is from May to October when the weather is favorable for exploring the ruins. Visitors should be cautious while hiking in the park, as some trails can be steep and rugged.

With these four camping areas offering diverse landscapes and attractions, Colorado promises unforgettable experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Get driving directions.

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Fishing Destinations

Timber Lake - Rmnp

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Leazenby Lake

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Reynolds Lake

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Skyscraper Reservoir - Ipwa

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Meeboer Lake

Wyoming

Loomis Lake - Rmnp

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Estes Lake

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Charlie Taylor Water Wheel Park

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Long Draw #2 Fishing Site

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Willow Creek Fishing Site

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Sherwin Lake

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Bob Lake - Ipwa

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Frigid Lake

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Hassell Lake

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Slater Lake

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Fishing Is Fun #7

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Lake Envy - Ipwa

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Long Lake (Hell Canyon) - Ipwa

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Rainbow Lakes - Ipwa

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Chinn`S Lake

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Lily Lake - Rmnp

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Heart Lake - Jpwa

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Fishing Is Fun #12

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Byron Lake

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Devil`S Thumb Lake - Ipwa

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Zimmerman Lake

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West Lake Day Use Area

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Mills Lake - Rmnp

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Lost Lake - Jpwa

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Lake Edith

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The Loch - Rmnp

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Glass Lake - Rmnp

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Pear Lake & Creek - Rmnp

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Game Check Trailhead

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Sprague Lake - Rmnp

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Silver Dollar Lake

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Fishing Is Fun #4

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Crystal Lake - Rmnp

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Frozen Lake

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Bill Moore Lake

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Alsop Lake

Wyoming

Indian Meadows Fishing Site

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Dowdy Lake

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Sandbeach Lake - Rmnp

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Fifth Lake - Rmnp

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Joe Wright Fishing Site

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Fay Lake

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Lake Isabelle - Ipwa

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Jenny Lake - Ipwa

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Peterson Lake (Nederland)

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Deep Lake - Ipwa

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Fourth Lake - Rmnp

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Coney Lakes - Ipwa

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Chambers Lake

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Monarch Lake

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Loch Lomond Lake

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Urad Reservoir - Upper

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West Lake

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Central City Park Pond

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Banana Lake - Ipwa

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Idaho Springs Reservoir

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Woodland Lake - Ipwa

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Columbine Lake - Ipwa

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Hutcheson Lakes - Rmnp

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Arrowhead Lake - Rmnp

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Shelf Lake

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Trap Lake

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Lawn Lake - Rmnp

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Upper Diamond Lake - Ipwa

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Lake Solitude - Rmnp

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Lake Haiyaha - Rmnp

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Summit Lake

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Yankee Doodle Lake

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Thunder Lake - Rmnp

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King Lake - Ipwa

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Storm Lake - Ipwa

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Neva Lakes - Ipwa

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Creedmore Lake Fishing Site

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Mitchell Lakes - Ipwa

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Long Draw #1 Fishing Site

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Long Draw #3 Fishing Site

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James Peak Lake

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Gibraltar Lakes - Ipwa

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Cone Lake

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Comanche Lake

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Lost Lake (Cameron Pass)

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Georgetown Lake

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Red Rock Lake - Ipwa

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Steuart Lake

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Eggers Fishing Access

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Chicago Lakes

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Parvin Lake

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Upper Lake & Stone Lake- Ipwa

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Bellaire Lake

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Freewater Bridge Fishing Site

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Lone Pine Lake - Rmnp

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Fall River Reservoir

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Little Echo Lake - Jpwa

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Crater Lakes - Jpwa

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Laramie Lake

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Island Lake - Ipwa

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Copeland Lake - Rmnp

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Lake Caroline

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Shadow Mountain Reservoir

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Murray Lake

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Blue Lakes - Ipwa

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Beartrack Lakes

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Emerald Lake - Rmnp

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Haynach Lakes & Drainage - Rmnp

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Ice Lake

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Lake Hattie

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Browns Lake

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Lake Dorothy - Ipwa

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Forest Lakes - Ipwa

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Roosevelt Lakes

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Ypsilon Lake - Rmnp

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Fishing Is Fun #6

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Lake Nanita & Drainage - Rmnp

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Dream Lake - Rmnp

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Moraine Lake - Ipwa

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Mirror Lake - Rmnp

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Round Lake - Ipwa

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Clayton Lake - Jpwa

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Long Lake - Ipwa

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Ten Lake Park - Rmnp

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Gourd Lake - Ipwa

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Arapahoe Lakes - Ipwa

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Red Deer Lake - Ipwa

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Granby Lake

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Fishing Is Fun #11

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Black Lake - Rmnp

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Crawford Lake (Hell Canyon) - Ipwa

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Ouzel Lake - Rmnp

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Pony Lake - Ipwa

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Rogers Peak Lake (Rogers Pass) - Jpwa

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Gelatt Lake

Wyoming

Odessa Lake - Rmnp

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Comanche Reservoir

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Barnes Meadow Reservoir

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Box Lake & Drainage - Rmnp

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Jasper Lake - Ipwa

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Watanga Lake - Ipwa

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Ranger Lakes

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Pettingell Lake - Rmnp

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Lincoln Lake

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Brainard Lake - Ipwa

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Caribou Lake - Ipwa

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Sodergreen Lake

Wyoming

Philadelphia Mill Site Open Space Park

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Ethel Lake

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Square Top Lakes

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Peacock Pool - Rmnp

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Barker Reservoir

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Jewel Lake - Rmnp

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Joe Wright Reservoir

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Spruce Lake - Rmnp

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Sky Pond - Rmnp

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Left Hand Reservoir - Ipwa

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Crater Lake (Hyslop Lake) - Ipwa

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Fishing Is Fun #8

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Diamond Lake - Ipwa

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Fishing Is Fun #10

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Rock Lake & Little Rock Lake - Rmnp

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Meadow Creek Reservoir

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Creedmore Lakes

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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Betty Lake - Ipwa

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Iceberg Lakes - Jpwa

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Fern Lake - Rmnp

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Lake Verna & Spirit Lake - Rmnp

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Big Thompson River

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Nearby Campgrounds

Camping Area Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Aspen Glen 9 8,694 ft
Bellaire Lake 26 8,665 ft
Arapaho Bay 84 8,337 ft
Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park 26 9,397 ft
Tom Bennett 10 8,963 ft
Pawnee 55 10,354 ft
North Fork Poudre 9 9,159 ft
Grand View 9 10,038 ft
Aspenglen - Rocky Mountain National Park 51 8,227 ft
Long Draw 25 10,059 ft
Big South 4 8,580 ft
West Lake 36 8,254 ft
Glacier Basin - Rocky Mountain National Park 150 8,604 ft
Dowdy Lake 70 8,176 ft
Sleeping Elephant 15 7,865 ft
Big Bend 8 7,717 ft
Moraine Park Numerous 8,111 ft