The best waterfall campgrounds near Colorado Springs, Colorado

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a preference for being near waterfalls, you're in luck. We have over 770 options available specifically in the Colorado Springs area that offer access to stunning waterfalls. With options starting as low as $25 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventure. Some top campsites in the area include Rocky Mountain Glamping (114 reviews), Creekside Paradise (110 reviews), and Vein Of Gold (50 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, pet-friendly areas, and the ability to have campfires. And if you're looking to make the most of your time outdoors, popular activities in the area include biking, horseback riding, and climbing. So get ready to explore the beauty of Colorado Springs and its stunning waterfalls with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a preference for being near waterfalls, you're in luck. We have over 770 options available specifically in the Colorado Springs area that offer access to stunning waterfalls. With options starting as low as $25 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventure. Some top campsites in the area include Rocky Mountain Glamping (114 reviews), Creekside Paradise (110 reviews), and Vein Of Gold (50 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, pet-friendly areas, and the ability to have campfires. And if you're looking to make the most of your time outdoors, popular activities in the area include biking, horseback riding, and climbing. So get ready to explore the beauty of Colorado Springs and its stunning waterfalls with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Yakalo Ranch

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10mi from Colorado Springs · 7 sites · Tents · Colorado Springs, CO

"It's Real Rustic Out Here" This is NOT Glamping, this is the Real Rustic Camping Experience :) - And winter is Here; start revving up for our winter camping experience ❄️☃️🌨️ Stay is one of our homestead cabins outfitted to give you a taste of the past or pitch your tent and enjoy your time with fresh running water from surrounding springs and a glowing campfire. ***Yakalo Ranch (outfitter private land) is currently undergoing site improvements with Pikes National Forest, however we will accept reservations on a case by case basis.*** Yakalo Ranch a Hike-in, Hike-out experience focused on the core principle of "Leave No Trace" to "Pack it in, Pack it out", hence our motto: "It's Real Rustic Out Here" Beautiful Mountain Ranges, Natural Springs and Creeks, Amazing Rock Formations, Endless Trails, Exploring, and tons of Recreational Activities, wild strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and figs right at your fingertips. Points of Interest: Makayla Meadow - Hike - Moderate - Disbursed Camping - Guide Required - Snow Sledding area Vultures Point - Hike - Hard - Disbursed Camping - Guide required Roy's Ridge - Hike - Hard - Disbursed Camping - Guide required Walter's Historic Well - Hike - Easy Historic Pipeline Trail - Hike - Easy Stonehenge's Table - Hike - Moderate Ponderosa Pine Forest - Hike - Moderate Sleeping Giant Trail - Hike - Moderate BigFoot Forest - Hike - Moderate - Disbursed Hanging Tents Camping - Guide Required

2. K-Bar Ranch

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35mi from Colorado Springs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Guffey, CO

K-Bar Ranch is a small hobby farm situated on over 20 acres of beautiful, rolling grassland sprinkled with pine trees and offering breathtaking views in every direction. Just off of CR102, we are conveniently located to the little town of Guffey and are only 3 miles from the wildly popular Guffey Gorge. Additionally, Eleven Mile Reservoir, The Royal Gorge, gambling at Cripple Creek, the Colorado Wolf Sanctuary, the Florissant Fossil Beds and many more areas of interest and recreation are within an easy drive. You can open camp here and be completely off-grid or you can park near our barn and have access to electricity and wifi. We also offer Glamping Overnights in Gypsy, an adorable tiny camper with a double bed, sofa, 2 burner cooktop and everything you need to have a comfortable stay while still having a camping experience! Glamping stays are still largely off-grid with a "Luggable Loo" and an outdoor Joolca shower (upon request). Our large 5m Bell Tent offers plenty of room whether you just want to stretch out or if you're traveling with family or friends. If you want to upgrade your experience, we offer Romance Packages with charcuterie boards, a bottle of bubbly, chocolate covered strawberries and can create unforgettable special occasions since we are in the wedding/events industry! Wanting to get engaged? Looking to elope? We can do that! Ask us for details! We will be adding more off-grid accommodations in the future so stay tuned for updates! We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Mini Donkeys, Chickens and 2 Livestock Guardian Dogs. *Please be aware that the dogs are working dogs and you WILL hear them bark at night as they are doing their job in deterring predators. We are excited to share our beautiful property with Happy Campers from everywhere!

3. Pike National Forest

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904 sites · Westcreek, Colorado

A surprisingly diverse landscape sprawled throughout a huge national forest.

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4. San Isabel National Forest

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912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado

Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.

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Electrical Hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Colorado Springs

Thunder Ridge Campground

14mi from Colorado Springs · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Meadow Ridge Campground

14mi from Colorado Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Springdale Campground

17mi from Colorado Springs · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

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The Crags Campground

20mi from Colorado Springs · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Red Rocks Group Campground

21mi from Colorado Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Pike National Forest

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South Meadows Campground

22mi from Colorado Springs · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Pike Community Campground

22mi from Colorado Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Pike National Forest

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Colorado Campground

23mi from Colorado Springs · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

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Painted Rocks Campground

24mi from Colorado Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Blue Mountain Campground

33mi from Colorado Springs · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

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Devil's Head Campground

34mi from Colorado Springs · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Riverside Campground

34mi from Colorado Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike National Forest

Stories from the community

One camper on each side of garage is allowed

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Brian

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

My family and I had an amazing time at Kodies land. The Rv location was great and we really enjoyed getting to see the animals and the common area allowed us to have more space to eat and drink coffee in the morning. Hosts were always accommodating and super friendly. Highly recommend!

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Jordan

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

Mitch and Kodie were so wonderful. The highlight of our stay was not only the views during the day but the INCREDIBLE stargazing at night. Will definitely be coming back !

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Elizabeth

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

Every single person who stayed on the property was an absolute gem! The property itself was beautiful and quiet. Only downside was the dogs barking away but that’s barely a downside.

Jamie

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

Beautiful, quiet land. Had a great time with my toddler!

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Angela

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

Such a fantastic place! I will definitely be back. It was beautiful and so relaxing. The hosts have a great community set up and Mitch was awesome! He gave us a little history lesson on the area, which is really cool 😎. And bonus points for letting us feed and interact with the animals. Never knew I wanted a donkey until now! We were supposed to go take in some sites nearby, but decided to enjoy the camp site instead, so that says something about this place. We’ll be back for sure!

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andrew

May 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to K-Bar Ranch

We got a last minute reservation on Kodie's property and it was an amazing stay! We really enjoyed the community area that had amazing unobstructed views of the mountain peaks. Kodie was gone when we arrived but the individual who was taking care of the property was incredibly personable and amazing. She literally made the trip amazing. Very close are a few beautiful state parks and we enjoyed walking Kodie's property. Our girls absolutely loved being able to spend time with the animals. We brought a travel trailer, had electric hookup, and got water to fill our tanks at their property. The communal area had a grill, a propane fire pit, a large table for eating, and a few relaxing sitting arrangements (including a hammock). Pulling into the area was easy, plenty of spaces to turn around if necessary. The tent area is also nice and secluded. We would highly recommend coming for a weekend.