• How many campsites are there in Colorado?
    • Colorado has more than 13,000 campsites, managed by both private and public enterprises.
  • What types of campsites are available in Colorado?
    • Campsites range from:
      • Primitive sites with no water or other basic facilities
      • Full-service sites offering electrical hookups, laundry, and shower facilities
  • How much land is available for camping in Colorado?
    • There are 14 million acres of state-run parks that cover:
      • Mountains
      • Lakes
      • Rivers
      • Valleys
  • When is the off-season for public campgrounds in Colorado?
    • Most public campgrounds are at high altitudes and offer minimal support during the winter off-season, which typically runs from mid-October to mid-May.
  • Are pets allowed at Colorado campsites?
    • Pets are allowed at some campsites but not in areas where they may impact local wildlife.
  • What is the camping ethos in Colorado’s conservation areas?
    • All campers should follow the "leave no trace" principle to help preserve the natural environment.

1. Arapaho Bay Campground

Arapaho Bay Campground
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2. Aspen Glade Campground

Aspen Glade Campground
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3. Camp Dick

Camp Dick
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4. Cascade Campground

Cascade Campground
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5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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6. Crawford State Park

Crawford State Park
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7. Difficult Campground

Difficult Campground
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8. Jefferson Creek Campground

Jefferson Creek Campground
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9. Lathrop State Park

Lathrop State Park
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10. May Queen

May Queen
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11. Mountain Park Recreation Area

Mountain Park Recreation Area
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12. Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park
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13. Painted Rocks Campground

Painted Rocks Campground
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14. Pawnee Campground

Pawnee Campground
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15. Platte River Campground

Platte River Campground
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16. Rainbow Lakes Campground

Rainbow Lakes Campground
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17. Redstone Campground

Redstone Campground
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18. Reverends Ridge Campground

Reverends Ridge Campground
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19. Ridgway State Park

Ridgway State Park
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20. Rim Rock Campground

Rim Rock Campground
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21. Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park
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22. Saddlehorn Campground

Saddlehorn Campground
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23. State Forest State Park

State Forest State Park
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24. Sylvan Lake State Park

Sylvan Lake State Park
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25. Tunnel Campground

Tunnel Campground
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