Discover the best campgrounds in Colorado with climbing

United States
—
Colorado

94% (7524 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Colorado

Under $50

12 top campgrounds in Colorado with climbing

97%

(644)

The High Desert Ranch Colorado

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Moffat, Saguache

This land was part of a large ranch in the 1980s. The main ranch is still up and running but this parcel was used for many purposes over the years. After over a year of clean up we are happy to be able to open the gates and welcome guests to our little valley ranch. Recently Featured in USA Todays Ten Best! Our property has 360 degree mountains views with the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range as our back yard. Nearby you can find many different trail systems for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking to jeeping, ATV or dirt biking and equestrians - you can find it all! We are surrounded by ranch land and state land with Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. We also offer accommodation for those with livestock, just make sure you chat with us in your initial message. We are also close to BLM, and National Forest as well as several hot springs and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bear with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!

Little Scraggy Camp

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents95 acres · Pine, Jefferson

The Little Scraggy Camp is located on 95 acres of an historic 160-acre ranch that was homesteaded by our family in the 1890’s, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This totally off-grid ranch is surrounded by Pike National Forest, yet has easy access from a paved road. We offer several accommodations and glamping sites, as well as sites for moderate sized RVs, travel trailers, tents, and hammocks. Additionally, we have sites for small groups (up to 14 people) and large groups (35-200 people). Potable drinking water is available from onsite 270-gallon water tanks. Portable toilets are only a short walk away from sites. Friendly dogs are welcome to enjoy your campsite off leash, but please clean up after your dog. If your pet has any aggressive tendencies, it must be leashed. Recently added is a 4 hole disc golf putting course for you to practice your shots or try your hand, with 4 sets of discs provided. We also have a cornhole toss game at both the glamping/rv camp area and tent/rv area. We are an ideal basecamp for the casual or dedicated trail enthusiast. The ranch itself has several trails and easy trail loops to explore within and just outside of the ranch’s fence lines, with direct access to the 9.5-mile Little Scraggy Trail and Segment #3 of the Colorado Trail. Just 3.5 miles away is the Little Scraggy Trailhead, where you will find easy access for biking, hiking, or horseback riding on the many other trails of the Buffalo Creek area. Additionally, we have an extensive network of hiking and horse trails that avoid conflicts with mountain bikers. You might prefer rock climbing Little Scraggy or fishing the gold-medal waters of the South Platte River canyon below Cheesman Dam and the waters near Deckers. For a day trip, Wellington Lake is only 30 minutes away for no-wake water sports. Many people enjoy kayaking on the North Fork of the South Platte downstream from nearby Buffalo Creek. This is a working ranch where we raise and train horses and ponies. Our particular interest is in carriage driving, and we offer driving experiences upon request. Our site called Mountain Horse Camp, provides 3 individual porta-panel horse corrals. There is limited cell service.

Sage View Ranch

24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents11 acres · Paonia, Delta

After traveling the US in our motorhome for almost 5 years my husband Scott and I know the value of a smiling face and a helping hand after a day (or week) of travel. Exploring and experiencing this amazing country, its diversity and incredible people enhanced our lives in so many ways. In mid 2017 we found out our first grandchild was on the way. Long story short we parked the RV and parked ourselves here in Paonia, CO. In December of that year, we moved onto this amazing property full time and started the long list of fix ups (the list is still long). lol We are blessed to have our two adult sons and (aforementioned) grandson living on this property with us. Our philosophy is to live in the moment as the present is the gift. Whether enjoying a sunrise or a sunset or anytime in between you’ll likely find us outside most days. In that, we love all that nature has to offer including fresh fruits and veggies, animals, beauty and fragrances. Sage View Ranch is being created with the desire to have people experience the natural rustic beauty and magic of Paonia. Scott and I look forward to meeting you :)

from

$25

/ night

100%

(82)

Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

from

$45

/ night

94%

(479)

Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

7 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · Clifton, Mesa

We moved here in 1997The home has had major remodels done on it.The lake is an old gravel pit to make road base for local road construction.The buoys in the lake are scuba projects from the local college CMU, and hold lots of fish. Other nesting platforms are for our local Geese and they hatch out in April-June.We airbnb a room or 2 in our home as a shared facility and have airbnbs in Northern Ca and Baja.Our home is off limits for campers as we need to respect the space for our other airbnb guests.But in an emergence please call, cell service works fine.

Talking Rocks

21 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Hesperus, La Plata

Named Talking Rocks because of the sound of the wind rolling over our natural and ancient manufactured depressions in prehistoric ocean beds / coral protrusions. Varying frequencies, bellows, and wailing can be detected easily through the deafening silence. No car, road or machinery can be heard at this remote location.Learn more about this land:An eco-concious, off grid event venue designed to preserve nature and host many campers. A combination of juniper /pinion forest and high desert sage will greet you when you stay in this prehistoric ocean bed / ancient dwelling hotspot.

Mountain View Camping & Stargazing

10 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Calhan, El Paso

Learn more about this land:Right now the property is pretty barren excluding our workshop that we use for a branding business. There is an amazing view of the mountains as well as stars. The property is very peaceful and very little disturbances. The perfect get away from the city! We are 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. Maybe 20 minutes from Ellicott and Callaghan where you can get groceries as well as gas

from

$28

/ night

91%

(33)

Hilltop view at Chavara Ranch

11 sites · Lodging, Tents288 acres · Salida, Chaffee

This historic ranch was settled in the 1880s in the upper Arkansas River Valley. You have hiking access to over 280 acres and the cows, sheep and horses grazing on the pastures. I have owned the ranch since 2005 and have spent my time re-vitalizing this amazing place. There are even several gravesites on the property from the 1880s. Your glamping/camping site is unequaled on top of a ridge that overlooks the Arkansas Valley and the Town of Salida. The other direction looks at the 14,000 ft Mt Shavano and the iconic Angel of Shavano. The yurt-like tents are furnished, the XXL and XL Versions (6m and 5m, respectively) have a queen sized bed, rugs, sitting area, tables and a dresser for your things. The Large version is slightly smaller at (4m) and is furnished with rugs, and arm chair, table, shelves and a fold down futon. Recently added is a central area for all Hipcamp guests that includes an area to play horse shoes and a fire pit. Additional amenities will be added throughout the season!

from

$60

/ night

100%

(4)

Del Norte hay farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Del Norte, Rio Grande

10 minutes north west of Del Norte on N. River Rd.(CR 15). It is an active hay farm . The old building site has several interesting structures including an ancient hand dug well and the remains of a root cellar, potato barn built almost 100 years ago and used for storing potatoes over the winter. We have seven RV parking sites. Each with plenty of room. Six of them are pull through and each greater than 70 feet in length and 30 feet wide. Each parking site is equipped with 30 Amp electrical service only. No water and no sewer. Amazing views on all sides easy access off of a paved road. Only a half a mile away from the Rio Grande river limited public access at the twin Mountain Bridge.

from

$25

/ night

92%

(149)

A-Lodge Boulder

7 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Boulder, Boulder

A-Lodge Boulder is a 30 room lodge just 2 miles above downtown Boulder, Colorado. We are located in a wilderness area of Boulder Canyon, right at the junction with Fourmile Canyon. We have three #vanlife sites and four tentsites for offer on Hipcamp. We have a hot tub, grills, seasonal pool, meeting space, outdoor beer garden, bathrooms and showers for campers and a wonderful trail to Betasso Preserve right from our property. The Fourmile Creek runs through our property along our large lawn area. Great views and you might see bear, deer, elk, moose, foxes, or even a mountain lion! Tent sites are just a short walk, about 100 feet, up to our platforms. We provide the platform for your tent as well as access to all of our lodge's amenities; front desk, lobby, bar & beer garden, fire pits, grills, bathrooms, shower, outdoor common areas, free wifi, etc. Our guests love us too! "First time Hipcamper and A-Lodge visitor here, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re traveling to the Boulder area. The tent platforms were easy to get to and spaced far enough apart for privacy and generally a nice break from setting up a tent on a gravel pad. WiFi was stable throughout my visit and I was able to get some work done before heading home."

from

$65

/ night

Booked 1 time

Kiss The Earth that Birthed You.

15 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Fountain, El Paso

Located in a rural area in the city of Fountain, between Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Amazing views of Pikes Peak and surrounding mountains in the back drop. This spacious hill side area is a convenient stop just 5 minutes from Interstate 25 and is the gate way to the front range of colorado.

from

$45

/ night

Rancheros Sanderos

12 sites · RVs, Tents36 acres · San Acacio, Costilla

A simple, spacious desert getaway within an hour to Mt. Blanca, the Great Sand Dunes, and the famous Alligator Farm! Escape ambient light and stare at the millions of stars in the sky. Visit Zapata Falls or one of a few Wild Life refuges. Take a look at the UFO watchtower if you dare . Lots of privacy because of the size of the land .

from

$30

/ night

Available this weekend

50%

(6)

Talking Rocks

21 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Hesperus, La Plata

Named Talking Rocks because of the sound of the wind rolling over our natural and ancient manufactured depressions in prehistoric ocean beds / coral protrusions. Varying frequencies, bellows, and wailing can be detected easily through the deafening silence. No car, road or machinery can be heard at this remote location.Learn more about this land:An eco-concious, off grid event venue designed to preserve nature and host many campers. A combination of juniper /pinion forest and high desert sage will greet you when you stay in this prehistoric ocean bed / ancient dwelling hotspot.

Hilltop view at Chavara Ranch

11 sites · Lodging, Tents288 acres · Salida, Chaffee

This historic ranch was settled in the 1880s in the upper Arkansas River Valley. You have hiking access to over 280 acres and the cows, sheep and horses grazing on the pastures. I have owned the ranch since 2005 and have spent my time re-vitalizing this amazing place. There are even several gravesites on the property from the 1880s. Your glamping/camping site is unequaled on top of a ridge that overlooks the Arkansas Valley and the Town of Salida. The other direction looks at the 14,000 ft Mt Shavano and the iconic Angel of Shavano. The yurt-like tents are furnished, the XXL and XL Versions (6m and 5m, respectively) have a queen sized bed, rugs, sitting area, tables and a dresser for your things. The Large version is slightly smaller at (4m) and is furnished with rugs, and arm chair, table, shelves and a fold down futon. Recently added is a central area for all Hipcamp guests that includes an area to play horse shoes and a fire pit. Additional amenities will be added throughout the season!

Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

Mountain View Camping & Stargazing

10 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Calhan, El Paso

Learn more about this land:Right now the property is pretty barren excluding our workshop that we use for a branding business. There is an amazing view of the mountains as well as stars. The property is very peaceful and very little disturbances. The perfect get away from the city! We are 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. Maybe 20 minutes from Ellicott and Callaghan where you can get groceries as well as gas

The High Desert Ranch Colorado

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Moffat, Saguache

This land was part of a large ranch in the 1980s. The main ranch is still up and running but this parcel was used for many purposes over the years. After over a year of clean up we are happy to be able to open the gates and welcome guests to our little valley ranch. Recently Featured in USA Todays Ten Best! Our property has 360 degree mountains views with the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range as our back yard. Nearby you can find many different trail systems for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking to jeeping, ATV or dirt biking and equestrians - you can find it all! We are surrounded by ranch land and state land with Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. We also offer accommodation for those with livestock, just make sure you chat with us in your initial message. We are also close to BLM, and National Forest as well as several hot springs and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bear with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!

from

$28

/ night

Dog-friendly getaways

97%

(644)

The High Desert Ranch Colorado

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Moffat, Saguache

This land was part of a large ranch in the 1980s. The main ranch is still up and running but this parcel was used for many purposes over the years. After over a year of clean up we are happy to be able to open the gates and welcome guests to our little valley ranch. Recently Featured in USA Todays Ten Best! Our property has 360 degree mountains views with the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range as our back yard. Nearby you can find many different trail systems for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking to jeeping, ATV or dirt biking and equestrians - you can find it all! We are surrounded by ranch land and state land with Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. We also offer accommodation for those with livestock, just make sure you chat with us in your initial message. We are also close to BLM, and National Forest as well as several hot springs and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bear with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!

Talking Rocks

21 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Hesperus, La Plata

Named Talking Rocks because of the sound of the wind rolling over our natural and ancient manufactured depressions in prehistoric ocean beds / coral protrusions. Varying frequencies, bellows, and wailing can be detected easily through the deafening silence. No car, road or machinery can be heard at this remote location.Learn more about this land:An eco-concious, off grid event venue designed to preserve nature and host many campers. A combination of juniper /pinion forest and high desert sage will greet you when you stay in this prehistoric ocean bed / ancient dwelling hotspot.

Little Scraggy Camp

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents95 acres · Pine, Jefferson

The Little Scraggy Camp is located on 95 acres of an historic 160-acre ranch that was homesteaded by our family in the 1890’s, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This totally off-grid ranch is surrounded by Pike National Forest, yet has easy access from a paved road. We offer several accommodations and glamping sites, as well as sites for moderate sized RVs, travel trailers, tents, and hammocks. Additionally, we have sites for small groups (up to 14 people) and large groups (35-200 people). Potable drinking water is available from onsite 270-gallon water tanks. Portable toilets are only a short walk away from sites. Friendly dogs are welcome to enjoy your campsite off leash, but please clean up after your dog. If your pet has any aggressive tendencies, it must be leashed. Recently added is a 4 hole disc golf putting course for you to practice your shots or try your hand, with 4 sets of discs provided. We also have a cornhole toss game at both the glamping/rv camp area and tent/rv area. We are an ideal basecamp for the casual or dedicated trail enthusiast. The ranch itself has several trails and easy trail loops to explore within and just outside of the ranch’s fence lines, with direct access to the 9.5-mile Little Scraggy Trail and Segment #3 of the Colorado Trail. Just 3.5 miles away is the Little Scraggy Trailhead, where you will find easy access for biking, hiking, or horseback riding on the many other trails of the Buffalo Creek area. Additionally, we have an extensive network of hiking and horse trails that avoid conflicts with mountain bikers. You might prefer rock climbing Little Scraggy or fishing the gold-medal waters of the South Platte River canyon below Cheesman Dam and the waters near Deckers. For a day trip, Wellington Lake is only 30 minutes away for no-wake water sports. Many people enjoy kayaking on the North Fork of the South Platte downstream from nearby Buffalo Creek. This is a working ranch where we raise and train horses and ponies. Our particular interest is in carriage driving, and we offer driving experiences upon request. Our site called Mountain Horse Camp, provides 3 individual porta-panel horse corrals. There is limited cell service.

A-Lodge Boulder

7 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Boulder, Boulder

A-Lodge Boulder is a 30 room lodge just 2 miles above downtown Boulder, Colorado. We are located in a wilderness area of Boulder Canyon, right at the junction with Fourmile Canyon. We have three #vanlife sites and four tentsites for offer on Hipcamp. We have a hot tub, grills, seasonal pool, meeting space, outdoor beer garden, bathrooms and showers for campers and a wonderful trail to Betasso Preserve right from our property. The Fourmile Creek runs through our property along our large lawn area. Great views and you might see bear, deer, elk, moose, foxes, or even a mountain lion! Tent sites are just a short walk, about 100 feet, up to our platforms. We provide the platform for your tent as well as access to all of our lodge's amenities; front desk, lobby, bar & beer garden, fire pits, grills, bathrooms, shower, outdoor common areas, free wifi, etc. Our guests love us too! "First time Hipcamper and A-Lodge visitor here, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re traveling to the Boulder area. The tent platforms were easy to get to and spaced far enough apart for privacy and generally a nice break from setting up a tent on a gravel pad. WiFi was stable throughout my visit and I was able to get some work done before heading home."

Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

from

$45

/ night

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

84%

(25)

Rio Grande National Forest

Alpine, Colorado

89%

(72)

San Isabel National Forest

Smeltertown, Colorado

97%

(35)

San Juan National Forest

Rico, Colorado

83%

(41)

Roosevelt National Forest

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

97%

(33)

Gunnison National Forest

Crested Butte, Colorado

94%

(36)

Arapaho National Forest

Tabernash, Colorado

88%

(20)

Uncompahgre National Forest

Grand Mesa National Forest

Cedaredge, Colorado

Camping in Colorado with climbing guide

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience that combines the thrill of climbing with the stunning landscapes of Colorado, we've got you covered. With over 2,130 options available in Colorado that cater to climbers like you, you'll have no shortage of places to explore. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. And with top-rated campsites like Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a great experience. Plus, our campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, toilets, and potable water, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort. So why wait? Start planning your climbing adventure in Colorado today!