Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Colorado

Aarondale

• Wild camping site with dog-friendly pitches on the Santa Fe Trail
• A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
• Barbecues and firepits allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to shops

Shady Grove Campground

• Just off Interstate 70 in eastern Colorado
• Small peaceful park accommodating all sizes of vehicle
• An hour and a half's drive from Denver and Colorado Springs

Aspen Trails RV & Campground

• Family-friendly campground three miles north of Cedaredge
• Four miles from outdoor activities in Grand Mesa National Forest
• On-site café with traditional soda fountain and ice cream parlour

The High Desert Ranch

• Laidback site on a 40-acre ranch 10 minutes' drive from Moffat
• A 10-minute drive to Crestone; several hot springs within half an hour
• Dark sky area for stargazing, with stunning mountain views

Groundhog Lake RV Park and Campground

• Right by the Groundhog Reservoir in the high country of Colorado
• Spectacular mountain views and excellent fishing at the park
• Within 10 minutes' drive of the two-million-acre San Juan Forest

Sage View Ranch

• Large site five minutes’ drive from Paonia, in Colorado wine country
• Needle Rock Trailhead a half-hour drive; fishing an hour and a half
• Resident goats and chickens; views of the Rocky Mountains

High Country RV Park

• Family-friendly site on Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
• One million acres of hunting and wildlife-spotting land within an hour
• Direct access to hiking, riding, ATV, UTV and jeep trails

Goose Creek Ranch

Mountain View Winery

• Quiet, peaceful traditional farm among the Colorado mountains
• A few miles from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Local produce, farm fruit and veg and vineyard wine all for sale

Dolores River Campground

• On the banks of the Dolores river, two miles from Dolores town centre
• On-site fishing pond and direct access to the river for fly fishing
• Dog-walking area, nature trail, fish-cleaning station and social hall

Cross D Bar Trout Ranch

• Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
• Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
• Snack bar and free wifi

Cedar Creek RV Park

• Small, well-maintained and peaceful family-owned park
• Five minutes' drive from Montrose and 20 from the Black Canyon
• Creek, dog-walking area, firewood sales and free vintage golf course

Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park

• Spacious peaceful park set in two million acres of woodland
• Skiing, snowboarding, trout fishing, hiking and horse riding nearby
• Restaurant, bar, shop, private fishing pond, satellite TV, fast wifi

Riverview RV Park

• RV park in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
• Barbecues, picnic tables and fire pits
• Near the Big Thompson Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park

Campe Diem

• Peaceful wild-style campsite in Costilla County, Colorado
• A 10-minute drive from Fort Garland; San Luis 20 minutes
• A 65-acre property with exceptional sunsets, sunrises and stargazing

Goodnight's Lonesome Dove

• Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and Rio Grande National Forest
• Close to South Fork and the Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Sauna, hot tub, miniature golf, fish cleaning area, free film library

Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & Cabins

• RV park on the banks of the Blue Mesa Reservoir
• Fishing licences and tackle available to buy on site
• Near several recreation areas for hiking, mountain biking and climbing