The best private sites RV campgrounds near Cañon City, Colorado

Looking to go camping near Cañon City, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 3,500 options to choose from. Whether you're a fan of glamping, RV camping, or tent camping, there's something for everyone. With options as low as $10 per night and an average price of $37 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites in the area, such as Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews), and Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, campfires, and bringing your pets along. And if you're into wind sports, fishing, or boating, you'll find plenty of opportunities to indulge in your favorite activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Cañon City, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 3,500 options to choose from. Whether you're a fan of glamping, RV camping, or tent camping, there's something for everyone. With options as low as $10 per night and an average price of $37 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites in the area, such as Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews), and Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, campfires, and bringing your pets along. And if you're into wind sports, fishing, or boating, you'll find plenty of opportunities to indulge in your favorite activities.

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1. Camp Two Oasis

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49mi from Cañon City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gardner, CO

A great base camp access to the Sand Dunes,Mt Lindsey, and Blanca Basin. Great biking around the camp.Close to the Huerfano River with a secret spot and trout fishing.We have nice level r.v. or tent sites in valley farm / old.orchard setting with mountain views ,electricity and well water. We provide an outdoor sink at the Pumphouse, and plenty of good well water. , 20 minutes to the top of Laveta Pass and hwy.160, 35 minutes to Lily Lake trailhead via 4wd road,and 20 minutes to the Mosca Pass trailhead to the Great Sand Dunes. A great day trip is hiking from Mosca Pass to the Visitor center at Great Sand Dunes ,explore the creek and dunes down there and then trek back up to your car at Mosca Pass.About a 8.5 mile round trip. Decent cell phone reception here at camp.We have wifi available . Easy and nice bikerides right from camp. ,Camps have fire circles and grill for firepit. .Plenty of mowed grassy areas for the kids. Well behaved pets on or.off a leash are welcome . Be mindfull that your pet does not chase or harrass potential livestock.on neighbor's property . Grassy tent site,near power and water. Pit toilet. Corner Camp or Orchard Camp. Orchard Camp has 20 amp power and fresh water hookup.. Pull through with 50 amp hookup and water hookup for the Camp 2 site for longer setups.Pull through is possible.

2. Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

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41mi from Cañon City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Moffat, CO

Our land is out away from all the noise and lights. You can see the milky way and the stars at night are amazing. then to have the view of the Sangre de Christo mountain range is amazing to enjoy. The surrounding valley has lots to offer from the quant little towns and coffee shops to the home style meals at the restaurants. and all the hot springs are amazing. Your site is overlooking the Sangre de Christo mountain range. The land is Alpine desert with sagebrush and ground cactus and incredible star gazing. There are 2 great hiking trails within a couple miles. There are 3 hot springs within 30 minutes. The Great sand dunes national park is within 1hr. The San Luis valley offers, hiking, mountain biking, ATV trail, Horse back riding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, rafting, refuges for wildlife watching. New for 2024, The flushable toilet and shower are now operational. The shower house is located in the center of the loop with sites 1,2,3 on the south side of the building. It has an on demand water heater, there is also a a flushable toilet located in the same space. An important note about the toilet, Do Not flush anything other than toilet paper please. DO NOT flush feminine hygiene products, napkins or hand wipes or anything other than toilet paper. These type of things plug and burn up the pump while pumping out the tank. This will cause the toilet to be unusable. ATTENTION: THE SHOWER HOUSE AND TOILET WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN AND GETTING WINTERIZED OCTOBER 1ST UNTIL MAY 1ST. No fireworks are permitted at any time.

3. The Nomad Ranch

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47mi from Cañon City · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rye, CO

About a half mile off Highway 69 and two miles outside the tiny town of Gardner, this is the perfect retreat if you are looking for fantastic views of the Sangre de Cristos, Spanish Peaks, and Wet Mountains. Our property is close to hiking, a wolf preserve, Bishop's Castle, thousands of acres of national forest, over 800 miles of dirt roads (with jeep and ATV trails), and within 40 minutes to one of the most quaint and best kept secret towns in Colorado, Westcliffe. We are about 30 minutes northwest of Walsenburg, CO and about 40 minutes southeast of Westcliffe, CO. Maximum RV length is 30 ft. No hookups are provided for RVs so please plan to be self contained during your stay. We also offer a small dry cabin (no running water or electricity) which is perfect for those looking to not get quite as close with nature. We also offer tent camping!

4. Life Skills Creative Art of Living

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40mi from Cañon City · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Crestone, CO

Creative Art of Living is located high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Nearby Hiking trails and Spiritual Centers are some of the main attractions. Hot Springs are within a half hour drive from the community of Crestone, where we have local shops and art galleries, restaurants, 2 grocery stores and even a gas station. This site is for campers, vans, cars, and includes use of main house for shower, cooking and laundry. Thank you!

5. Camp Penguin at WPR

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24mi from Cañon City · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Cañon City, CO

Learn more about this land: Note: NO FIREWORKS or GUNS are allowed to be used on the property. #WanderingPenguinRanch #CampPenguin #LifeOnTheMountain Don't forget we're at over 9,000 feet elevation and temperatures and weather conditions can vary greatly. Be prepared for all seasons!!! Camp fire usage depends on current weather conditions at the time of visits in addition to any state/county restrictions that may be in place (host approval required)!!! IF there are no restrictions and fires are allowed, we have firewood bundles and/or starter packs for purchase at $10/bundle/pack. We also have two propane fire pits available for rent (see "extras"), or you are welcome to bring your own. If you have purchased wood and there are restrictions/bans, we will gladly apply your wood purchase the rental of a propane pit. Propane fire pit usage may also be restricted by current conditions or state/county restrictions! Fresh eggs are available for purchase (when the girls are cooperating) by the dozen, or half dozen (see "extras"). You are welcome to go "visit" the chickens. Their coop is next to the large blue shop/barn. *UPON ARRIVAL at the property, please WAIT INSIDE our main gate (unless otherwise directed via prior communication with host). The host(s) will meet you there shortly after passing through the gate and direct you to your site. ----------------------- Camp Penguin at Wandering Penguin Ranch (facebook.com/CampPenguin) in southern Colorado is about a 3 hour drive from the Denver metro area, two hours from Colorado Springs and just under an hour north west of Canon City. We provide a variety of site options to choose from including tent sites, car/van/truck sites, and rustic trailer site options - all with NO amenities (NO electric/septic/water, etc). Additional vehicle parking on the property can be accommodated for groups with more than one vehicle. Please provide type of camper/tent and number of vehicles at booking so hosts can help direct you to the best site option available. Guests can relax around our small pond or roam freely around our 35-acre property. There is both hiking and fishing at Badger Creek only a short drive away. Waugh Mountain State Trust Land is another hiking option and is also just a short drive up the road (*NOTE: the State of Colorado now requires a valid hunting/fishing license to access state trust lands)! Additionally, we are about 45-90 minutes away from a variety of alternative adventures! Some of these include Salida, Cripple Creek, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Paradise Cove Swimming Hole, Florissant Fossil Beds, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Manitou Incline, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, several rafting/zipline and Jeep tour companies, Westcliffe, Bishop Castle and Canon City including Skyline Drive, Tunnel Drive, Royal Gorge Train, Museum of Colorado Prisons and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Any of these can be done as a day trip or visited while on your way here, or home. (*NOTE: some of these attractions are free, some require a fee and some are seasonal. To avoid disappointment, PLEASE do your own research prior to arrival)! Guests need to be self-sustaining to camp here as there are no facilities nearby (gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.)! But, if you are looking for a peaceful, quiet getaway to commune with nature, a chance to see wildlife and simply relax.... We're your place - book your visit now!!!

6. Cliffs Edge campsite

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9mi from Cañon City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Rockvale, CO

Welcome to cliffs edge campsites. Almost glamping, you will have a fantastic experience while staying in our spacious and comfortable bell tents. Sitting by the provided gas fire pit and watching the clouds pass over the Pikes Peak range is a time to remember forever. This extremely unique space allows campers to enjoy city lights below, and incredible stars lighting the sky above. Enjoy over 160 acres of unspoiled Colorado front range wilderness. Backed up against billions of acres of national forest, these woods have had little human contact until the campsites were erected in 2022. End of the road privacy for these Rugged cliff top campsites with awesome views of Pikes Peak and surrounding areas. Behind locked gates, enjoy privacy and piece of mind Within the Locke Mountain Vineyards private ranch. Rarely used Private access to San Isabel national forest, groups can follow an old mining road, perfect for miles of mountain hiking and sure adventure for all. Less than one hour drive to the Royal Gorge, Pueblo reservoir, and other local attractions. Endless hiking and exploring of the canyons on the 160 acres of private property. Bring your binoculars to to enhance the vistas from camp, or even a spotting scope for long range game viewing. Golfers Driving range is great fun. Feel free to smack the provided golf balls into the abyss for max distance. Also the golf ball scavenger hunting in the canyon below can keep the kids busy for hours. Truly a destination campsite, worth a few nights stay. This place is Sweet!!! Notes -No fires what so ever! Fire danger is extremely high in this area. - Although we are only forty miles from the Sand Dunes park, it is a four hour drive to get there, so maybe not the best area to stay if the dunes are on your list. - Days in the summer can get pretty hot and shade is hard to come by, so plan a day trip to Florence river park, (about 30 minutes drive)and hop in the Arkansas river and cool off. - this is a wilderness area and all Colorado wildlife is present.

Stories from the community

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Zachary

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

The campsite was perfect for our one night stay near Crestone. Our host was super easy to communicate with and even made some really helpful local suggestions in the area to visit. I would definitely recommend booking here. I look forward to another trip in the spring.

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Taylor

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

Great host, made everything easily available. Anything you needed Paul was there for you. Site 4 was great and easy to get to. Only like 50 minutes from the Dunes. Will be coming back!

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Ffion

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

all of the comments are true! paul is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. the bathroom is great & so is the campsite. so peaceful with a wonderful view of the stars!!

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jon

September 2025

24 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Camp Two Oasis

My wife and I resently stayed with John at Corner Camp. What a beautiful location and safe and welcoming place to spend the weekend. Great access to Huerfano gulch and Mount Lindsey.

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Alex

September 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

We had a wonderful stay! The hosts were fantastic, the camp site was clean, and the pond was a lot of fun to fish.

Carlo

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

Beautiful place to reset. Tim and Lori are lovely people! Tim was so helpful when we set up our trailer. Our kids had a great time running around!

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Jessica

September 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

Such a beautiful and private location. Our kids had a blast exploring and feeding the fish in the pond. A must-visit if you are in the area - you won’t want to leave! The hosts are kind and helpful and take such good care of the grounds. We will be back!

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Danielle

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

Paul and Robin are excellent hosts! You can tell they have a real passion for the region and for helping others explore it. The remote land provided beautiful sunset, stars, sunrise and wildlife viewing. All amenities (restroom, firewood, sites) are all just as listed. Highly recommend!

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Jacquelin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

We love coming and hanging out here! It’s so peaceful and non pretentious. This was our second visit and it is the place to go to clear your head and just be. And Paul is super cool.

Jessica

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

Knowledgeable host, friendly, and great place to stay!

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Phil

September 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Two Oasis

Great spot. Very private. Has everything you need!

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Meg

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Two Oasis

This was a perfect stopover on our way to Great Sand Dunes National Park! The camp was very well maintained and the directions were easy to follow. We were treated to an unbelievable sunset, a gorgeous starry night, and stellar views to wake up to. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

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Matt

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Two Oasis

Cool little space tucked away in a remote area of the state. It was very quiet and peaceful, and the scenery was spectacular.

Natalie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

Tim and Lori were amazing hosts! They greeted us at the gate upon arrival and drove us to our site. Lori gave us homemade chocolate chip cookies, doggie bags with treats, a goodie bag for my kids to play with and fish food! They were available whenever we had any questions. The property is beautiful and spot 4 was the perfect spot for my family of 5 and our 2 dogs! We absolutely recommend this camp and 100% plan to come and stay again!

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Matthew

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

This is the second time that my Brother and I have stayed at Tim and Lori's place, and we love it here! The views are stunning and they are very accommodating! I have referred many friends and family to go here for their future camping trips! We will be back again!

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Jeffrey

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

Awesome place! Super private and great views. Close to Dunes and other trails. Paul was great and gave a tone of advice. Highly recommend.

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Rose

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

We had a great time tent camping here! Paul was very nice and welcoming and answered all the questions we had. The views were gorgeous, both during the day and at night with the star gazing!

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Danielle

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

Absolutely amazing! From the views to the privacy and quick access to a shower and toilet when needed it was perfect for our family. My kiddos are already asking when we can go back. Thank you Paul for your wonderful hospitality! :)

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Robin

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Two Oasis

This campsite was surrounded by beautiful views and no one to bother you. John, the host was super chill and friendly, even gave me some fresh green beans from his garden. There is great hiking nearby and a river for you and your dogs to play in. Definitely recommend. Thanks John!

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Heather

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Penguin at WPR

This is an amazing property. We came once before in July this year, and decided to invite our friends who brought their daughter (our daughters best friend, and our 4 year old sons favorite person) for her first camping trip. We had the area around the pond to ourselves, the girls (both 8 years old) had a magical time. All of us grownups had a great time too. The goodies for the kids and our dog were so much fun. We realized we dont really need to bring anything to entertain our kids next time. The place was fascinating to them. At one point the girls jumped into the pond together, it was truly an adventure! The kids are begging us to stay there a month next time.... if only that were feasible! We also took a hike up a hill to see one of their other campgrounds. It was amazing, although I'm not sure our car would make the trek. I love this place, it is such a gift that Tim and Lori have chosen to share their beautiful property so that families can have a much needed retreat. I cant wait to go back next year.