95% (6K) • 365 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Golden
Arapaho Valley Ranch
1. Arapaho Valley Ranch
94%
(509)
39mi from Golden · 133 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.
Property Description Disclaimer: The amenities, features, and services displayed in photos on our website or promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. AVR does not guarantee the availability, condition, or quality of these amenities at the time of your visit, and they are subject to change. AVR reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any feature or service without notice at any time. Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to book and stay at Arapaho Valley Ranch.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$88
/ night
North Shore RV Park & General Store
2. North Shore RV Park & General Store
95%
(78)
42mi from Golden · 20 sites · RVs, Lodging
Located west of Loveland, Colorado, next to Carter Lake, North Shore RV Park and General Store offers full 20/30/50 amp, water and sewer sites along with cabin rentals for those seeking something a little different. One may enjoy the many amenities offered that include laundry facilities, fire ring/grill, trash services, general store to name a few. Spend the day outside enjoying outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, canoeing, stargazing, waterskiing and wildlife viewing. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are a short 45 minutes away, shopping, hiking, and wild life such as elk, moose, bears, and many restaurants to enjoy. For Rocky Mountain National Park you must book online for a timed entrance in advance. Go to www.nps.gov to book. Whether it’s for a night or two, we hope to see you soon!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Bar 29 Ranch
3. Bar 29 Ranch
97%
(19)
45mi from Golden · 2 sites
This property is nestled in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado and named after our livestock brand, Bar 29. We have chickens, goats, pack burros (training to be beverage burros - Davey and George), and a mustang (Whiskey) on-site along with horses/cows bordering the property. We are 28 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River Visitor Center, 7 miles from Carter Lake, 7 miles to downtown Loveland. We have a level area in front of the barn that is ideal for RVs or travel trailers with access to electricity and a yard water hydrant. Hosts use the barn daily.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$50
/ night
Backyard Oasis
4. Backyard Oasis
90%
(10)
45mi from Golden · 1 site
This charming historic farm property was established in 1901 by the Derby family, now owed by Artists Amy and Joshua.
Our historic farm house is on one half of this large, half-acre lot with giant trees all around, at the edge of historic Downtown Loveland, near the old Feed and Grain building, Artspace Artist Lofts, and historic warehouses, once the town pea-cannery buildings.
Dog friendly and secure with a tall wooden privacy fence. Tree swing, fire pit, picnic table, and shaded seating area provided.
With large trees for shade in the summer, the lot is south-facing for soaking up the warm sunshine from fall to spring.
Shops, restaurants, bars, movie theater and axe-throwing downtown, all within walking distance.
Old Fairgrounds Park has a playground, skatepark, trails along the river, and an off-leash dog park, just down the hill on Railroad Ave.
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Riverview RV Park and Campground
5. Riverview RV Park and Campground
92%
(48)
47mi from Golden · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Riverview RV Park and Campground is set in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Big Thompson River. The quiet countryside setting of our family-oriented park, with its gorgeous surroundings and charming wood carvings, is a favorite for groups or a romantic getaway.
Hidden beneath the cottonwoods at 5100 ft elevation, Riverview RV Park and Campground is near the Big Thompson Canyon entrance. We are 30 minutes from the beauty of Estes Park and 20 minutes from unique shops, art district, and numerous family friendly activities within Loveland and Ft Collins. Cheyenne and Denver are about an hour’s drive from Loveland on I-25.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$42
/ night
95% (6K) • 365 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Golden
Arapaho Valley Ranch
1. Arapaho Valley Ranch
94%
(509)
39mi from Golden · 133 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.
Property Description Disclaimer: The amenities, features, and services displayed in photos on our website or promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. AVR does not guarantee the availability, condition, or quality of these amenities at the time of your visit, and they are subject to change. AVR reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any feature or service without notice at any time. Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to book and stay at Arapaho Valley Ranch.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$88
/ night
North Shore RV Park & General Store
2. North Shore RV Park & General Store
95%
(78)
42mi from Golden · 20 sites · RVs, Lodging
Located west of Loveland, Colorado, next to Carter Lake, North Shore RV Park and General Store offers full 20/30/50 amp, water and sewer sites along with cabin rentals for those seeking something a little different. One may enjoy the many amenities offered that include laundry facilities, fire ring/grill, trash services, general store to name a few. Spend the day outside enjoying outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, canoeing, stargazing, waterskiing and wildlife viewing. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are a short 45 minutes away, shopping, hiking, and wild life such as elk, moose, bears, and many restaurants to enjoy. For Rocky Mountain National Park you must book online for a timed entrance in advance. Go to www.nps.gov to book. Whether it’s for a night or two, we hope to see you soon!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Bar 29 Ranch
3. Bar 29 Ranch
97%
(19)
45mi from Golden · 2 sites
This property is nestled in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado and named after our livestock brand, Bar 29. We have chickens, goats, pack burros (training to be beverage burros - Davey and George), and a mustang (Whiskey) on-site along with horses/cows bordering the property. We are 28 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River Visitor Center, 7 miles from Carter Lake, 7 miles to downtown Loveland. We have a level area in front of the barn that is ideal for RVs or travel trailers with access to electricity and a yard water hydrant. Hosts use the barn daily.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$50
/ night
Backyard Oasis
4. Backyard Oasis
90%
(10)
45mi from Golden · 1 site
This charming historic farm property was established in 1901 by the Derby family, now owed by Artists Amy and Joshua.
Our historic farm house is on one half of this large, half-acre lot with giant trees all around, at the edge of historic Downtown Loveland, near the old Feed and Grain building, Artspace Artist Lofts, and historic warehouses, once the town pea-cannery buildings.
Dog friendly and secure with a tall wooden privacy fence. Tree swing, fire pit, picnic table, and shaded seating area provided.
With large trees for shade in the summer, the lot is south-facing for soaking up the warm sunshine from fall to spring.
Shops, restaurants, bars, movie theater and axe-throwing downtown, all within walking distance.
Old Fairgrounds Park has a playground, skatepark, trails along the river, and an off-leash dog park, just down the hill on Railroad Ave.
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Riverview RV Park and Campground
5. Riverview RV Park and Campground
92%
(48)
47mi from Golden · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Riverview RV Park and Campground is set in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Big Thompson River. The quiet countryside setting of our family-oriented park, with its gorgeous surroundings and charming wood carvings, is a favorite for groups or a romantic getaway.
Hidden beneath the cottonwoods at 5100 ft elevation, Riverview RV Park and Campground is near the Big Thompson Canyon entrance. We are 30 minutes from the beauty of Estes Park and 20 minutes from unique shops, art district, and numerous family friendly activities within Loveland and Ft Collins. Cheyenne and Denver are about an hour’s drive from Loveland on I-25.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$42
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Haley
October 2025
38 ft travel trailer
Easy to find and plenty of space to set up camp. The host was friendly and helped us get settled in, which made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend!
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Kerri
October 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
The camp post at the store were very friendly and helpful. As this was our first time RV camping. Other campers were very helpful also.
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Maxim
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Well run commercial campground between Loveland & RMNP. Ours & most sites by us had just 50A & 20A electric. We were promised a 30A site so they lent us a converter (great staff esp maintenance guy). Water was great but pressure varied, next time we'll use their water to fill our tank then use our pump for consistent pressure. Sites were a little small but our 30' trailer fit easily. Some sites had big class A's & 5th wheels w/6 slide outs. Staff spread out campers so our neighboring sites were vacant half the week we were there. Beautiful perimeter trail along the river & nice dog park. Very quiet & friendly place, ~20 minutes to a Safeway in Loveland but still has that out-in-the-woods feel. 45 minutes to Estes Park & a bit under an hour to Rocky Mountain National Park. Lots of cabins & RV parks in this area but this one is back in the woods so no noise from US34.
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Makennah
September 2025
20 ft campervan
Was a good spot to park for the night. The host was very accommodating for a last minute stay. A good spot if you're passing through the area
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Adam
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
It was actually our first time staying at an RV park, but it was a great experience. Was very clean and had every hookup we needed. Was also nice to be so close to Carter Lake. Also, the bar next door was a cool spot. Would stay again!
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Phillip
September 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With kids
The park was well maintained and had the feel of being in the deep woods. Although you could see a peek of the highway through the trees you could only hear the river.
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Erica
September 2025
29 ft travel trailer
Very helpful when backing in. Fire pit and picnic table available. Water and electric hookups were great. We paid for the dump station but didn’t end up using it and they gave us a refund for it. Very nice people and nice fenced in yard. It is right beside a train track, but that didn’t bother us since we were used to that already.
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Emily
September 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
Perfect spot exactly as advertised. Great distance from Loveland. The host was very accommodating and the donkeys were very entertaining!
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esther
August 2025
39 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Riverview RV Park had easy accessibility to Rocky Mountain National Park and any service needed was within 7 miles. It was far enough from Loveland, CO to be away from the congestion. It was a very pleasant place to stay.
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Pilar
August 2025
16 ft car
We were unable to stay at the ranch due to the weather and us not wanting our tent to be wet. We were able to pick up our farm fresh eggs and Martin was great communicating with us. We were disappointed the weather changed our plans.
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Irene & Tim
August 2025
18 ft campervan
Debbie was lovely and very accommodating of our late check-in. The facility was neat and clean, and we were even lucky enough to see a small herd of deer next to our site. Thanks, Debbie!
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Kurt
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
We spent three nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground and found the accommodations to be just fine. We had a small snafu regarding power (thought we were getting 30A, but the pedestals were 50A or 20A only), but the camp store loaned us a dogbone adapter so we could fully power our coach.
The entrance to the campground is IMMEDIATELY off the highway, which is convenient ... but be aware this is one of the main highways to Estes Park and there WILL be traffic noise. The entrance is also on a bend, so pull out onto the highway decisions will need to made quickly!
Our full hookup site backed up to the Big Thompson River, which was a lovely mountain stream. The site was reasonably level, and there are restroom and shower facilities available to campers. There is also a surprisingly well stocked store located on the grounds, which services travelers and a number of full-time and/or full-season residents who you will share the campground with.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Riverview and would recommend it. It's convenient location - halfway between Loveland, CO and Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park - made it a great choice for us as we like to dump our coach and go exploring from there. And there are PLENTY of places to explore from this location.
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Nick
August 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great campsite and excellent staff! Would definitely stay here again!
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Scott
August 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
Stayed in a motorhome. Nice spot, friendly hosts, and nice short walk to restaurants and shops in the center of Loveland.
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Leon
August 2025
30 ft Class C
Group trip
Very nice campsite. Host is easy to work with. Recommond
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Opalgurl
August 2025
25 ft Class B
With pets
Beautiful setting on the Big Thompson River, sites are clean and shaded with fire rings, picnic tables, water and electric. Lovely maintained paths for dog walking.
Employees are friendly, helpful and professional.
Conveniently located near Estes Park and Horsetooth Reservoir.
Loved my stay here and plan to return whenever I’m in the area.
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Leon
July 2025
30 ft Class C
With kids
A nice Rv site has everything you need. Super friendly staff.
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Ilene
July 2025
28 ft fifth wheel
Excellent customer service - sites were comfortable and river view was wonderful
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Heather
July 2025
23 ft travel trailer
Communication with the host was great. Facilities were well kept. Our spot was super nice and we even had a heard of deer come through!
Having the Wind Jammer right there was a fun perk as well! Definitely will be coming back!
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Phil
July 2025
38 ft Class A
Amazing spot! Right on the river. Friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place
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