Lake Camping in Denver, Colorado, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Vermillion Hill

1 site · RV, Tent143 acres · Longmont, CO

Discover Vermillion Hill: Where Nature Farming & Camping Community Flourish Vermillion Hill lays in Boulder County, Colorado beneath the Rocky Mountains surrounded by unobstructed views of the front range and beautiful farmlands. Home of organic vegetables and two apple orchards & beautiful grass fields. At the right time of year experience water flowing down the Rough & Ready. At Rough & Ready Camp you can enjoy your privacy and views of the Rocky Mountains with farmlands surrounding your campsite and an open sky at night. Seek refuge under some large trees or setup a hammock in the shade at your personal campsite.

County Line Hobby Farm

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Longmont, CO

A little country in the city best describes our property. It has all the access points whether you want to go to Denver or Estes Park. It is close to downtown Main Street in Longmont, but offers a quiet, country setting with beautiful views. We do have a full plum orchard to the south, and recently started beekeeping to produce our own Colorado local honey. Along with a beautiful sunrise, guests may see hot air balloons launching to the south, sheep and horses to the north and east. The property used to house a saddle store. Because of this set up, it was a perfect environment to offer RV campers and trailers a private, safe and great place to stay. Learn more about this land: 2 sites offer a country setting with city convenience, grocery/gas, hospital in short distance. Every site has its own picnic table, fire pit (yes, you can have campfires), Free Wi-fi, RV 30 amp plug and level ground. Front range access within 20 minutes, 40 minutes from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park. Seasonal access to ski resorts, trails and much more. Property has full view of front range to the west. Minutes away from Union Reservoir to the east. Reservoir amenities include swim beach, dog beach, paddle boarding, kayaking, pontoon rentals & playground. Minutes away from Ute Creek Golf Course to the north. When available, we offer fresh chicken eggs & U pick from our small Damson Plum orchard. Come say Hi to our chickens, and our two pups, Malla & Aspen. Wondering what else Longmont has to offer? Please visit: https://www.visitlongmont.org/ We are looking forward to your stay!

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Acres of Stars

22 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Nederland, CO

Write your description here there are 256 more characters needed. Provide a bit more detail. Be creative and capture the essence pick a special name. Hiking is appreciated by many as a sport and a hobby. A rough estimate is okay! This helps set expectations. Please verify entrance. Thank you in advance.

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Paradise at Ponder Acres

1 site · Tent20 acres · Lyons, CO

Welcome to Ponder Acres. A Rocky Mountain paradise located between the towns of Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado.

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Colorado Lakehouse Living

2 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Loveland, CO

We have updated the camp sites this winter (2022). We just bought this property a year ago and have continued to make improvements to the land. We love what this area has to offer so we decided to share it with our community. Enjoy your stay!

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The Spot!

1 site · RV1 acre · Littleton, CO

We have a quiet spot with 50/30/20 amp service , access to refill water tanks and free high speed fiber internet. It’s a great neighborhood that is very quiet and peaceful. Close to lots of shopping, highway 470 and Wadsworth Blvd. chatfield lake is 1 mile away. You’ll be in the mountains in minutes. Trails for bike riding or walks.

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Camp Wilder

5 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Nederland, CO

Welcome to Camp Wilder! We are an off-the-beaten-path camp offering peace and solitude. The main cabin is very special to my family and me. It was passed down as a mining claim from my grandmother who founded it in the '60s. The vision for the land was simply perfect. A small 10 x 10 cabin with the whole mountain to explore and whoever they wished to bring with them. The town of Nederland is 10 minutes down the road where you can fish at Baker Reservoir. Lots of fun little stores in town to keep the family busy. Wildlife is everywhere up by the cabin/campsite with lots of great things to look for around the magical town of Nederland! The cabin sleeps up to 8 with the futon downstairs being very comfortable and cots upstairs in the loft for more sleeping area. Bring your sleeping bags to stay cozy at night. There are lanterns inside to light up your night with a wood stove to keep you warm at night. The ground around it is sloped so you may have a hard time setting up any tents around the cabin. The grocery store is in Nederland where you can buy food, Coleman green propane bottles and wood. Don't forget to take some water with you. There is a 3 burner Coleman stove to cook on with limited pots & pans as well as silverware Road disclaimer, the road to the cabin is one lane dirt road. The drive up to the cabin is pretty good but the turn onto the single dirt road to the cabin has a slight dip, if you have a low-clearance car it may bottom out when you are turning so be careful. No Trailers. They will not be able to turn around once there. Recommend vehicles with AWD. We are @ 10,000 feet and it is a slight hike to the cabin. When leaving please make sure both door locks are locked, put the key in the lock box and mix the code for the next camper.

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Lone Rock Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Bailey, CO

Lone Rock Retreat is 50 acres of meadow, forest, ponds, and rocky inclines at the base of the 9,000 ft Lone Rock. You can explore it all in any season. The ponds are stocked with fish and ready for paddle boarding, paddle boating, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing on the dock. Walking/hiking trails are plentiful throughout the property. Find a little peace close to civilization but not too close.

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William L.’s Land

2 sites · Lodging44 acres · Idaho Springs, CO

Vermillion Hill

1 site · RV, Tent143 acres · Longmont, CO

Discover Vermillion Hill: Where Nature Farming & Camping Community Flourish Vermillion Hill lays in Boulder County, Colorado beneath the Rocky Mountains surrounded by unobstructed views of the front range and beautiful farmlands. Home of organic vegetables and two apple orchards & beautiful grass fields. At the right time of year experience water flowing down the Rough & Ready. At Rough & Ready Camp you can enjoy your privacy and views of the Rocky Mountains with farmlands surrounding your campsite and an open sky at night. Seek refuge under some large trees or setup a hammock in the shade at your personal campsite.

Colorado Lakehouse Living

2 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Loveland, CO

We have updated the camp sites this winter (2022). We just bought this property a year ago and have continued to make improvements to the land. We love what this area has to offer so we decided to share it with our community. Enjoy your stay!

FourFigs Farm

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Longmont, CO

Serenity uniquely situated in the middle of hundreds of acres of County Open Space farmland, our micro-tiny house is seated at the edge of our heart-shaped pond in the back corner of our five acre farm. Unobstructed views of the Front Range and Longs Peak, songs of prairie birds and the occasional Blue Heron or Osprey fishing for dinner in the pond, endlessly brilliant sunsets, and the glimmer of a night sky full of stars await you in this peaceful retreat.

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TinyDenCo - As seen on TV!

1 site · LodgingDenver, CO

Hidden in an eclectic and upcoming area of Denver and minutes from downtown, our backyard hosts our beautiful, chic tiny house on wheels. At roughly 330 square feet, this gem has everything the visiting traveler needs to receive a genuine Colorado experience. From the locally harvested beetle-kill pine accents to the sound of chickens roosting nearby, this cozy home is a perfect hideaway to explore the simplicity of tiny living, while enjoying all that Denver has to offer.Our home was recently featured on an episode of FYI's Tiny House Nation as the 300 Sq. Ft. Poker Night House. It is located in the backyard of our main home.Check-in is self-sufficient if necessary but if we are home, we will happily greet you and show you the ropes. There is a BBQ pit and yard/hammock available for use as well. We have backyard chickens that roam the property during daylight hours, and they love visitors.Learn more about this land:Hidden in an eclectic and upcoming area of Denver and minutes from downtown, our backyard hosts our beautiful, chic tiny house on wheels. At roughly 330 square feet, this gem has everything the visiting traveler needs to receive a genuine Colorado experience. From the locally harvested beetle-kill pine accents to the sound of chickens roosting nearby, this cozy home is a perfect hideaway to explore the simplicity of tiny living, while enjoying all that Denver has to offer.The spaceOur home was recently featured on an episode of FYI's Tiny House Nation as the 300 Sq. Ft. Poker Night House. It is located in the backyard of our main home. There is also enough room to "ditch" the tiny and set up tents outside, for a true "glamping" experience!

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8000 feet high and looking east 🌅

1 site · Tent3 acres · Evergreen, CO

Just minutes from I-70! Pitch your tent or hang your hammock in the beautiful ponderosa pines. Driveway is at 8,000 ft elevation so camping will be around 7,900ft. Sites are secluded and tucked into the sides of the mountain with easy access to vehicles (parked in driveway). Two sites available one with better views and one with better tree coverage. Amenities include potable water, WiFi, access to electronic and gas grills, picnic tables, beautiful sunrises 🌅, and modern out house. We have wildfire restrictions in affect often so please be mindful. 25 minutes to Denver 15 minutes to Red Rocks and Golden 5 minutes to Idaho Springs 10 minutes to Hot Springs 20 minutes to Central City 45 minutes to A-Basin/Keystone

County Line Hobby Farm

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Longmont, CO

A little country in the city best describes our property. It has all the access points whether you want to go to Denver or Estes Park. It is close to downtown Main Street in Longmont, but offers a quiet, country setting with beautiful views. We do have a full plum orchard to the south, and recently started beekeeping to produce our own Colorado local honey. Along with a beautiful sunrise, guests may see hot air balloons launching to the south, sheep and horses to the north and east. The property used to house a saddle store. Because of this set up, it was a perfect environment to offer RV campers and trailers a private, safe and great place to stay. Learn more about this land: 2 sites offer a country setting with city convenience, grocery/gas, hospital in short distance. Every site has its own picnic table, fire pit (yes, you can have campfires), Free Wi-fi, RV 30 amp plug and level ground. Front range access within 20 minutes, 40 minutes from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park. Seasonal access to ski resorts, trails and much more. Property has full view of front range to the west. Minutes away from Union Reservoir to the east. Reservoir amenities include swim beach, dog beach, paddle boarding, kayaking, pontoon rentals & playground. Minutes away from Ute Creek Golf Course to the north. When available, we offer fresh chicken eggs & U pick from our small Damson Plum orchard. Come say Hi to our chickens, and our two pups, Malla & Aspen. Wondering what else Longmont has to offer? Please visit: https://www.visitlongmont.org/ We are looking forward to your stay!

Acres of Stars

22 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Nederland, CO

Write your description here there are 256 more characters needed. Provide a bit more detail. Be creative and capture the essence pick a special name. Hiking is appreciated by many as a sport and a hobby. A rough estimate is okay! This helps set expectations. Please verify entrance. Thank you in advance.

Paradise at Ponder Acres

1 site · Tent20 acres · Lyons, CO

Welcome to Ponder Acres. A Rocky Mountain paradise located between the towns of Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado.

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William L.’s Land

2 sites · Lodging44 acres · Idaho Springs, CO

Lone Rock Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Bailey, CO

Lone Rock Retreat is 50 acres of meadow, forest, ponds, and rocky inclines at the base of the 9,000 ft Lone Rock. You can explore it all in any season. The ponds are stocked with fish and ready for paddle boarding, paddle boating, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing on the dock. Walking/hiking trails are plentiful throughout the property. Find a little peace close to civilization but not too close.

Vermillion Hill

1 site · RV, Tent143 acres · Longmont, CO

Discover Vermillion Hill: Where Nature Farming & Camping Community Flourish Vermillion Hill lays in Boulder County, Colorado beneath the Rocky Mountains surrounded by unobstructed views of the front range and beautiful farmlands. Home of organic vegetables and two apple orchards & beautiful grass fields. At the right time of year experience water flowing down the Rough & Ready. At Rough & Ready Camp you can enjoy your privacy and views of the Rocky Mountains with farmlands surrounding your campsite and an open sky at night. Seek refuge under some large trees or setup a hammock in the shade at your personal campsite.

Camp Wilder

5 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Nederland, CO

Welcome to Camp Wilder! We are an off-the-beaten-path camp offering peace and solitude. The main cabin is very special to my family and me. It was passed down as a mining claim from my grandmother who founded it in the '60s. The vision for the land was simply perfect. A small 10 x 10 cabin with the whole mountain to explore and whoever they wished to bring with them. The town of Nederland is 10 minutes down the road where you can fish at Baker Reservoir. Lots of fun little stores in town to keep the family busy. Wildlife is everywhere up by the cabin/campsite with lots of great things to look for around the magical town of Nederland! The cabin sleeps up to 8 with the futon downstairs being very comfortable and cots upstairs in the loft for more sleeping area. Bring your sleeping bags to stay cozy at night. There are lanterns inside to light up your night with a wood stove to keep you warm at night. The ground around it is sloped so you may have a hard time setting up any tents around the cabin. The grocery store is in Nederland where you can buy food, Coleman green propane bottles and wood. Don't forget to take some water with you. There is a 3 burner Coleman stove to cook on with limited pots & pans as well as silverware Road disclaimer, the road to the cabin is one lane dirt road. The drive up to the cabin is pretty good but the turn onto the single dirt road to the cabin has a slight dip, if you have a low-clearance car it may bottom out when you are turning so be careful. No Trailers. They will not be able to turn around once there. Recommend vehicles with AWD. We are @ 10,000 feet and it is a slight hike to the cabin. When leaving please make sure both door locks are locked, put the key in the lock box and mix the code for the next camper.

The Spot!

1 site · RV1 acre · Littleton, CO

We have a quiet spot with 50/30/20 amp service , access to refill water tanks and free high speed fiber internet. It’s a great neighborhood that is very quiet and peaceful. Close to lots of shopping, highway 470 and Wadsworth Blvd. chatfield lake is 1 mile away. You’ll be in the mountains in minutes. Trails for bike riding or walks.

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Lakeside camping near Denver guide

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If you're looking for a camping experience near Denver, Colorado with a lake, Hipcamp has over 178 options available. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or hooking up your RV, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like Camp Wilder (120 reviews), Redstone Ridge RV Ranch (98 reviews), and Sherwood Creek Camp and Glamp (58 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and trash services, you'll have the comforts of home while enjoying activities such as biking, wind sports, and whitewater paddling. Prices start as low as $17 per night, with an average price of $75 per night.