The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Empire, Colorado

If you're looking to go camping near Empire, Colorado with your RV and pets, Hipcamp has over 985 options for you to choose from. Top campsite options include Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), and Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews). These campsites offer amenities such as toilets, showers, and potable water. Popular activities in the area include snow sports, whitewater paddling, and off-roading (OHV). With an average price per night of $48 and options as low as $14, you're sure to find a campground that fits your budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking to go camping near Empire, Colorado with your RV and pets, Hipcamp has over 985 options for you to choose from. Top campsite options include Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), and Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews). These campsites offer amenities such as toilets, showers, and potable water. Popular activities in the area include snow sports, whitewater paddling, and off-roading (OHV). With an average price per night of $48 and options as low as $14, you're sure to find a campground that fits your budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Navi's Sage Run

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49mi from Empire · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Hartsel, CO

**Navi's Sage Run** is a serene escape located in the Old South Park Ranch area of Hartsel, Colorado. Our property is surrounded by the invigorating scent of sage and dotted with native cacti, offering a true taste of Colorado's rugged beauty. Named after our adventurous dog, Navi, who loves to roam and explore, this spot is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Visitors to Navi's Sage Run can enjoy the stunning view of Sulphate Mountain, an ancient volcano that adds a unique touch to the landscape. The area is also home to wild pronghorn, often spotted grazing nearby. For those who love to fish, the Antero Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon offer some of the best fishing in Colorado, with opportunities for ice fishing and catching various species of trout. Whether you're here to fish, hike, or simply relax and soak in the panoramic views, Navi's Sage Run is your gateway to the natural wonders of Hartsel. Come experience the tranquility and beauty that Navi enjoys every day, and create your own adventures in this breathtaking landscape.

2. Evergreen Van Life / Zen Garden

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23mi from Empire · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Evergreen, CO

My husband and I bought this property in 2010 after selling our beach house in California. We have adapted to mountain life with the change of seasons and so much wildlife here in Colorado. I even had a close encounter with a bear! It was about twelve feet away from me; we looked at one another and I said, "Oh, hello." After several seconds it simply turned around and walked away. I was surprisingly calm and so was the bear. We frequently have deer and elk visiting our property along with squirrels and chipmunks. We especially enjoy the hummingbirds that show up in May. I created a garden with their favorite flowers so they have their own little sanctuary here. We have a seven-year-old chocolate lab names Yogi who loves people and friendly dogs. He loves to go on hikes and swim in lakes.

3. Observatory At South Park

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46mi from Empire · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Fairplay, CO

Observatory At South Park! THE UNIVERSE AWAITS With an incredable Night Sky, The Observatory at South Park is located on 5.37 acres in Harstel Colorado. According to web site Darksitefinder.com, The Observatory at South Park location is rated Dark Blue! That's the 3rd darkest on their scale with Gray & Black skies to the South & West. Telescope Our main Telescope this year is a custom built well-crafted 13-inch Dobsonian telescope. This scope created by Robert Teeter of Teeters Telescopes has a 13in primary mirror. Stay Up with us! See Planets, Moons, Rings, Star Clusters, Nebulas, Galaxies and more! Outdoor recreation is the maindraw to the area, The pristine South Platt River flows thru Hartsel/South Park offering great trout fishing year round. The South Platt fills 3 awesome Reservoirs, Antero, Spinney, and Eleven Mile State Park with boating, fishing, hiking, biking, swimming. Hunting is also popular on Federal lands and stat wildlife areas.

4. Sasquatch Watch Basecamp

49mi from Empire · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hartsel, CO

Escape the city buzz and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. Unleash your camping spirit and marvel at the breathtaking night sky.

5. River campsite near Estes Park

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49mi from Empire · 1 site · Tent, RV · Estes Park, CO

We own almost an acre of land next to the North Fork of the Big Thompson River in Glen Haven, CO (one of the cutest small towns ever!). Camp right next to the river and feel the peace of the water flowing and the bright stars in the sky. We are located 7 miles from Estes Park and a short 15 minute drive to the east entrances of Rocky Mountain National Park. Crosier Mountain trailhead is right across the street from our land. Walk down and grab the best cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven General Store. Bring your own tents and sleeping bags for one of the best camping spots in town!

Public campgrounds near Empire

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West Chicago Creek Campground

5.8mi from Empire · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Mizpah Campground

5.9mi from Empire · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Robbers Roost Campground

6.4mi from Empire · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

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Clear Lake Campground

7.6mi from Empire · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Be sure to check out the Ghost Town Disc Golf course near Central City!

Columbine Campground

8.1mi from Empire · 93 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Stories from the community

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Matt

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

1 night at River campsite near Estes Park

Great spot in Dodge City very hospitable good price too

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Matt

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

1 night at River campsite near Estes Park

Great spot enjoyed having it all to ourselves with beautiful small River right there and town of Glen Haven is perfect!

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Rheane

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to River campsite near Estes Park

Right by a river, and a road but it was not noisy for us in a camper van. Porta potty on site. General store down the road but does not open until 9am in September so we didn’t get to go. Scenic drive leading up to the site. We had no cell service so prepare ahead of time!

Parker

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Observatory At South Park

What a cool experience! I hadn’t been able to go star gazing in forever since moving to Denver. Not only does John have an incredible night sky above his land, he’s also incredibly knowledgeable and a bona fide celestial tour guide. Whether you’re coming with curious kiddos or enthusiastic adults, you’ll have a great time.

Lots of space for the kids and dog to run around.

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Christina

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Observatory At South Park

Absolutely loved this experience. Nice small group of people. Large open area with great views. The stargazing combined with the education of what we were seeing was fantastic. Will definitely be doing this again.

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Rachel

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

We LOVED our time at this spot. John is an excellent host, and the property is SO beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend! We'll be back!

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Peggy

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

The experience was so much more than I expected! John is so knowledgeable about the sky! I learned so much when I was just expecting to look at stars.

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brad

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

I had an amazing time staying at this campsite! After the sun went down, we got to use a telescope and learn all about the stars and constellations. It was such a cool experience—peaceful, fun, and really eye-opening. Camping here isn’t just about enjoying nature, it’s also about connecting with the night sky in a way you don’t usually get to. I left feeling relaxed, inspired, and already looking forward to coming back again.

Joseph

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River campsite near Estes Park

Good spot for a big group! A little close to the road but we didn’t notice major traffic and did not disturb us in general. Would recommend

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Grace

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River campsite near Estes Park

I loved camping on this site with some friends! We had 10 total people and it was the perfect size for our group. Easy to find and only 15 minutes from Lake Estes. The picnic table, trash receptacle, and port a potty made our load light for our one night of camping. Heidi was responsive and detailed, and has a great spot with the river. As far as noise, we only heard a few cars pass by when in our tents that weren’t a real bother, but the sound of the water was peaceful to fall asleep to. Listen to the cinnamon bun advice! We wanted more than 6 buns so we had to order the day before (definitely do!). We enjoyed being right by town to walk to grab any last minute needs. Next time I would love to dine at the bed & breakfast in town for dinner. Overall, Heidi was a superhost for us!

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Jeffrey

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River campsite near Estes Park

Great clean site right by the river. Do note, though, that it is only about 45 feet off of the main road, but it is still private due to foliage and descent.

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John

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Had such an awesome time with John out on his property. Everything was perfect from a great place for my dog to run to John walking us through the constellations at night. I’ll be back again!

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Breanna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

The site was beautiful. We happened to go there when a storm was rolling through but John stayed up late to wait for the clouds to pass and showed us some really cool things with his telescope. He was very knowledgeable and it was a great experience.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Great site for our family camping trip! Views were incredible. Our dog loved the open space for running. A cow wandering by woke us up in the morning, which the kids got a kick out of. Would definitely come back again.

Sara

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

We really enjoyed our stay at the observatory. John is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. No light pollution.Great place to learn about space, constelmachines galaxys and star lord's girlfriend. Inside joke.

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Nicholas

August 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Observatory At South Park

What a wonderful stay! The scenery is breathtaking, and it's close to a few state parks. At night the sky is OUTSTANDING. John is an absolute treasure and a wealth of knowledge. You can really tell that he is doing what he loves. I cannot say enough good things, and I will definitely be coming back.

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Emma

August 2025

Tent

1 night at River campsite near Estes Park

great communication and spot! we loved waking up to the steady creek and view!

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Kellan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Observatory At South Park

We had an incredible time at John’s camp. He was not only incredible hospitable and friendly, but his knowledge on astronomy was impressive. We came specifically to see the Perseid Meteor shower and even with a bright moon, we got to see them! The kids were so excited and our time there was absolutely magic. I want to come back when there’s a new moon :)

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Patience

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Awesome landscape; dog was ecstatic to be off leash - we were mostly solo. Clouds rolled in but still had lovely visit with host and his “astronomical” knowledge (pun intended). So cool to see cows and be lulled to sleep by their lowing.

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Noelle

August 2025

25 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River campsite near Estes Park

The overall vibe, bubbling creek and proximity to both Rocky Mtn NP and Estes Park were fantastic. We loved our stay and recommend without hesitation for those with campers, as we had. We had no trouble with noise or traffic over a Fri-Mon stay during the very busy July/Aug season. Loved being able to walk to the General Store and the cinnamon rolls are worth the hype.