Lake Camping Near Craig, Colorado, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking to go camping near Craig, Colorado and enjoy a scenic lake? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 90 available options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your lake adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin with a view like Little Cabin with a view, a secluded spot at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road, or a lovely lake view at Lovely Vega Lake View, you'll be able to find the perfect accommodation for your camping trip. These top campsites have received rave reviews, with Little Cabin with a view boasting 108 reviews, Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road with 81 reviews, and Lovely Vega Lake View with 50 reviews. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities such as cooking equipment, toilets, and the ability to bring your pets along. When it comes to activities, you can enjoy boating, paddling, and hiking. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready to experience an unforgettable camping trip near Craig, Colorado.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Craig

Looking to go camping near Craig, Colorado and enjoy a scenic lake? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 90 available options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your lake adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin with a view like Little Cabin with a view, a secluded spot at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road, or a lovely lake view at Lovely Vega Lake View, you'll be able to find the perfect accommodation for your camping trip. These top campsites have received rave reviews, with Little Cabin with a view boasting 108 reviews, Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road with 81 reviews, and Lovely Vega Lake View with 50 reviews. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities such as cooking equipment, toilets, and the ability to bring your pets along. When it comes to activities, you can enjoy boating, paddling, and hiking. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready to experience an unforgettable camping trip near Craig, Colorado.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Craig

1. Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

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34mi from Craig · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

The Ute Lodge was homesteaded in the 1930’s by Joe Fox who after leaving the military came west to settle in the White River valley. Joe was known for his friendliness, hospitality and wild stories. Today you might find much of the same. From Joe’s day to today it is a place where families come together to get away. The Ute Lodge is now owned by Karl and Mona Maser who celebrated 20 years of ownership summer of 2019! All summer our cabins are filled with guests from all over the US as well as international travelers. One of our favorite things about the summer is our weekly potlucks where we all share an outdoor meal. All of our visitors have a standing invitation to join us around the community campfire at night. From our beautiful private lake (where you can paddle-board, kayak and fish), to immediate access to the Papoose and Crooks Park Trails on National Forest land, as well as the vast variety of wildlife that roams around, you can find what you need here to unplug and get away from it all.

2. Yampa River State Park

48 sites · Hayden, Colorado

Bring your raft and fishing gear to this expansive state park on the Yampa River.

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3. White River National Forest

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1193 sites · Fulford, Colorado

Unspoiled scenery and year-round recreation abound in the nation’s most visited national forest.

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4. Steamboat Lake State Park

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182 sites · Steamboat Springs, Colorado

A relaxing oasis with plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor fun.

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Electrical hookup

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5. Pearl Lake State Park

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36 sites · Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Fish to your heart’s content at this laidback alternative to Steamboat Lake State Park.

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6. Stagecoach State Park

89 sites · Oak Creek, Colorado

Fish for trout and pike at this reservoir-side park—you can even borrow tackle.

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Electrical hookup

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7. Medicine Bow National Forest

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505 sites · Laramie, Wyoming

Let the wild unspoiled natural world be your healer, and what better place to do that than Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The forest is a whopping 2.9 million acre outdoor playground extending from northern Colorado to central Wyoming, and has got something for everyone and for every season. The diverse area also comprises the Thunder Basin Grasslands as well as numerous mountain ranges with huge elevation changes and diversity in terrain and wildlife. The area offers ample hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and riding (among other activities). In the winter come for snow sports and see everything in a different light. Lots of options for developed camping and even more for dispersed wilderness camping, mean you can really spend some time here exploring. Come and get your medicine!

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Public campgrounds near Craig

Headquarters

18mi from Craig · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yampa River State Park

North Fork Campground

32mi from Craig · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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East Marvine Campground

36mi from Craig · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Marvine Campground

36mi from Craig · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Dutch Hill

37mi from Craig · 73 sites · Tents, RVs · in Steamboat Lake State Park

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Sunrise Vista

37mi from Craig · 109 sites · Tents, RVs · in Steamboat Lake State Park

Himes Peak Campground

37mi from Craig · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Yurts

40mi from Craig · 2 sites · in Pearl Lake State Park

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Lower Loop

40mi from Craig · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pearl Lake State Park

Upper Loop

40mi from Craig · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pearl Lake State Park

Camp site 004. Near water, bathrooms. On side of the campground. Surrounded by trees. Bring your bug spray and wash bins. Very ashy/dusty ground here.

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Shepherds Rim Campground

40mi from Craig · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Trappers Lake / Horse Thief Campground

40mi from Craig · 7 sites · in White River National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Anne

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

If you are looking for something very remote with full hook ups this is a great place to stay. This is a farm on private property. We were left alone the 3 nights we stayed. If you have scrapes left from a meal, you can feed them to the pigs. We would come back.

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Jim

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

Oh my. Mona, Martina, Carl are amazing. We had a great time here.

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John

August 2025

45 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

So peaceful and beautiful. Great trails for some hiking and the pond was a great place to spend some time. Loved sitting outside with morning coffee and listening to the creek and animals. Loved hearing the horses, ducks, chickens and pigs. She was nice and a pleasure to talk too and her 2 dogs are so friendly and sweet. Was very helpful and helped accommodate us with our 45’ foot rig. Had a nice area with a sand box, swings, basketball and games and an area for bonfire. Well worth the visit!

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Courtney

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

8 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

Home on Wheels is a truly sweet and special place. Hosts Mona, Carl and Martina could not be nicer. It was so fun to enjoy the farm life, pet the horses, feed the pigs our scraps, listen to the chickens, play the games and sit by the community fire. We mainly hiked and fished all over the gorgeous area. We will be back!

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Merilyn

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

We really enjoyed the lake for paddle boarding and the riding trails! Very relaxing and comfortable

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Caleb

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

Gorgeous views, plenty to do, extremely welcoming friendly hosts. The most beautiful and one of the most affordable campsites in the state, will definitely be coming back.

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Tayea

June 2025

Tent

2 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

This camp site is absolutely beautiful and Mona and Karl are just the kindest! My friend and I went on a camping trip during early June and were the only ones staying on the site(besides host). Everyone was so friendly and accommodating! We were able to go paddle boarding and Karl helped us set everything up. We had great conversations with both Mona and Karl and they are both great people to talk to. This was my first time using Hipcamp and I can say that it went very well. I’m already planning to bring my family out here asap!!