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100% (23) • 19 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Lake
Hart Family Farm
1. Hart Family Farm
98%
(29)
28mi from Grand Lake · 1 site
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Lyons Colorado is a perfect spot to both enjoy the urban amenities of Boulder and Denver but still have great access to Rocky Mountain National Park and the great escape of the wilderness.Hart Family Farm was started in 2013 after the epic 1,000 year flood re-created the landscape of the St Vrain Valley. Working toward self-sustainability, we strive to have as healthy a landscape as we can possibly support.
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$54
/ night
Granby Mountain Horse Ranch
2. Granby Mountain Horse Ranch
100%
(3)
12mi from Grand Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Horse ranch and nature conservation area. We have a pond you can float in and horses and mules who live here, as well as elk and pronghorn, and a bear. Dogs are welcome! We love dogs! Off leash is fine as long as they don’t chase the horses (and keep in mind that the mules do chase dogs). There is a gas firepit and a gas grill, sitting areas, a port a potty. There is a flat graded area for tents with a picnic table. We ask that there are no fires except for gas (we are still traumatized by the East Troublesome Fire that was 200,000 plus acres. We did not burn here and we’d like to keep it that way. We also ask that there is no loud music because this is the wild animals’ home first, and the antelope and elk have new babies. We are very close to Granby for the grocery store, restaurants, and the Granby Flying Heels Rodeo. We are nearby to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Hot Sulfur Springs Resort, Lake Granby and Fraser/Winter Park and all that Grand County Colorado has to offer. Also close by is Granby Ranch for downhill mountain biking and golf. We are about two hours from Denver. If you want to camp but don’t want to be stuck in a crowded campground with noisy neighbors, we’d love to have you! Follow us on Facebook for tons of videos and pictures! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Js2d8MaZz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Rocky Mountain National Park
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
97%
(176)
National park 8.6mi from Grand Lake · 553 sites
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park
4. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
95%
(22)
State park 35mi from Grand Lake · 135 sites
A lovely outdoor getaway with miles of trails and several camping options just outside Denver.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Boyd Lake State Park
5. Boyd Lake State Park
100%
(4)
State park 43mi from Grand Lake · 138 sites
Swim, fish, jet ski or kayak in this urban lakeside park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Vrain State Park
6. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 45mi from Grand Lake · 78 sites
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
100% (23) • 19 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Lake
Hart Family Farm
1. Hart Family Farm
98%
(29)
28mi from Grand Lake · 1 site
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Lyons Colorado is a perfect spot to both enjoy the urban amenities of Boulder and Denver but still have great access to Rocky Mountain National Park and the great escape of the wilderness.Hart Family Farm was started in 2013 after the epic 1,000 year flood re-created the landscape of the St Vrain Valley. Working toward self-sustainability, we strive to have as healthy a landscape as we can possibly support.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$54
/ night
Granby Mountain Horse Ranch
2. Granby Mountain Horse Ranch
100%
(3)
12mi from Grand Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Horse ranch and nature conservation area. We have a pond you can float in and horses and mules who live here, as well as elk and pronghorn, and a bear. Dogs are welcome! We love dogs! Off leash is fine as long as they don’t chase the horses (and keep in mind that the mules do chase dogs). There is a gas firepit and a gas grill, sitting areas, a port a potty. There is a flat graded area for tents with a picnic table. We ask that there are no fires except for gas (we are still traumatized by the East Troublesome Fire that was 200,000 plus acres. We did not burn here and we’d like to keep it that way. We also ask that there is no loud music because this is the wild animals’ home first, and the antelope and elk have new babies. We are very close to Granby for the grocery store, restaurants, and the Granby Flying Heels Rodeo. We are nearby to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Hot Sulfur Springs Resort, Lake Granby and Fraser/Winter Park and all that Grand County Colorado has to offer. Also close by is Granby Ranch for downhill mountain biking and golf. We are about two hours from Denver. If you want to camp but don’t want to be stuck in a crowded campground with noisy neighbors, we’d love to have you! Follow us on Facebook for tons of videos and pictures! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Js2d8MaZz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Rocky Mountain National Park
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
97%
(176)
National park 8.6mi from Grand Lake · 553 sites
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
4. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
95%
(22)
State park 35mi from Grand Lake · 135 sites
A lovely outdoor getaway with miles of trails and several camping options just outside Denver.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Boyd Lake State Park
5. Boyd Lake State Park
100%
(4)
State park 43mi from Grand Lake · 138 sites
Swim, fish, jet ski or kayak in this urban lakeside park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Vrain State Park
6. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 45mi from Grand Lake · 78 sites
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Sara
October 2025
With kids
We had such a wonderful greeting from Sara’s grazing sheep, her dog Yogi and her cat Salty. It took only minutes for my son to join her daughter on the family’s swing-set.
We had intended to “glamp” somewhere close to Estes Park, and the Burro fit the bill! The tiny space heater made the camper cozy on the cold nights, and we had access to her walk-in basement restroom and shower (even if we opted not to shower because we like to “rough it” on camping trips).
After a day of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, my 8-year-old could not wait to “get back to the farm”, and spend time with all the animals. Sara’s daughter Rose even treated my son to a riding lesson on a pony for a very reasonable price.
We also enjoyed the nearby creek just at the back of her property and an excellent recommendation to a nearby park.
Additional perk is that my little loved to pet the animals in the morning while I was getting breakfast or dinner ready. Always something to do at this beautiful location!
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Darko
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Hart Family Farm
Staying at Burro on Sara’s property was amazing. Having opportunity for shower in the house and staying in the privacy of the backyard was a great combination for my wife and me. Camper was clean, just enough for two of us on a great location. Close to the main road, yet secluded. Short drive to the restaurants, grocery shops, coffee shops, bakery and trails. Sara was a great host and we would stay at her place again anytime. Excellent communication.
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Elizabeth
August 2025
2 nights at Hart Family Farm
I loved the location and landscape views I had while camping at Sara's. It was private but there were other people and animals around. I made friends with a handsome orange kitty while there and love watching the chickens free ranging around the grounds. Nice stay. Thank you.
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Paige
August 2025
16 ft car
This was such a fun place to stay at! I loved waking up to the horses and other animals nearby. Brooke was a great host and I would absolutely stay here again.
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allegra
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Hart Family Farm
Warm welcome from the host to meet all the animals on the farm. Cozy, small space as pictured. Access to indoor bathroom. Great stay!
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Angela
August 2025
Tent
We loved our visit!! Spent time hanging out with Popcorn the mule. He was so sweet! Totally peaceful and private. The doggies loved running, playing, and swimming.
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Cornelis
August 2025
Tent
How cool is it to be greeted by horses when you arrive or wake up in the morning. We were looking for something away from touristic camps and this met our needs just fine. Basic but quiet.
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