The best waterside campgrounds near Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado

Breathe in the steam at Hot Sulphur Springs—a charming mountain town just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. The springs are among the oldest in Colorado (and the nation). First discovered by the Ute and Arapaho peoples, they fill 20+ natural pools. When you're not soaking, get outside and enjoy some of the adventure Grand County has to offer. Ready to find your mountain base camp? Plenty of RV and tent camping spots await at Rocky Mountain National Park. Just drive up Highway 40 to reach the 415 square miles of rugged mountain beauty. Gawk up at 12,000-foot peaks from 300 miles of hiking trails. South of Hot Sulphur Springs, you come to Arapaho National Forest. The mountain wilderness hosts more than 15 campgrounds with mountain views. Of those, the South Fork and Sugar Loaf campgrounds are the easiest to access from Hot Sulfur Springs. Want to camp close to town? Most RV parks and resorts are in larger cities such as Grand Lake. But you can always make camp at Pioneer Park. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, this convenient spot boasts a handful or RV and tent sites. Enjoy trout fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or a round on the disc golf course. Hot Sulphur Springs is a popular destination in every season—just not for camping. Snow falls heavy in the Rockies, so most campgrounds are only open May through October. For prime camping conditions, head out from June to August. The warm weather and wildflower blooms can't be beaten.

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1. Gondola Village at Holy Cross

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50mi from Hot Sulphur Springs · 4 sites · Lodging · Red Cliff, CO

Gondola Village at Holy Cross is a little sanctuary in the mountains between Vail, Leadville, and Aspen. There is little nearby except for the next door Holy Cross Wilderness, with a lifetime worth of trails, lakes, and peaks to explore -- all only two hours from Denver. Gondola Village at Holy Cross has direct access that many dream of to Colorado's water wilderness, and some of the best backcountry skiing, hiking, scrambling, backpacking, and fly fishing in the Summit Vail Eagle Aspen area. Our modern alpine cabins are some of the cutest cabins you'll step foot in, complete with a mix of amenities to make your wilderness stay a bit more comfortable. Gondola Village at Holy Cross is at 11.5k feet above sea level (believed to be the highest altitude Hipcamp in the world). Gondola Village at Holy Cross has been featured on Discovery Channel’s Reclaimed, Airbnb's OMG! Fund, Arch Digest, and the site of many product shoots. The managers of this property have worked in yurt, ADU, and cabin construction and hospitality for many years and have brought together some of the best Scandinavian and modern design with a mining town aesthetic. The trip up can be challenging (only off-road, winch / locker equipped vehicles dare try the 759 Holy Cross City jeep road, others will need to hike in at least 2.5 miles), but the views and cabins are well worth the trek. Snow free season tends to be June 15 an October 30 annually, and outside of this guests should be prepared for up to 11 miles of over-snow travel with no cars allowed (a bit less depending on snow coverage in the shoulder seasons from May 21 - early June and late October - November 21)

Breathe in the steam at Hot Sulphur Springs—a charming mountain town just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. The springs are among the oldest in Colorado (and the nation). First discovered by the Ute and Arapaho peoples, they fill 20+ natural pools. When you're not soaking, get outside and enjoy some of the adventure Grand County has to offer. Ready to find your mountain base camp? Plenty of RV and tent camping spots await at Rocky Mountain National Park. Just drive up Highway 40 to reach the 415 square miles of rugged mountain beauty. Gawk up at 12,000-foot peaks from 300 miles of hiking trails. South of Hot Sulphur Springs, you come to Arapaho National Forest. The mountain wilderness hosts more than 15 campgrounds with mountain views. Of those, the South Fork and Sugar Loaf campgrounds are the easiest to access from Hot Sulfur Springs. Want to camp close to town? Most RV parks and resorts are in larger cities such as Grand Lake. But you can always make camp at Pioneer Park. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, this convenient spot boasts a handful or RV and tent sites. Enjoy trout fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or a round on the disc golf course. Hot Sulphur Springs is a popular destination in every season—just not for camping. Snow falls heavy in the Rockies, so most campgrounds are only open May through October. For prime camping conditions, head out from June to August. The warm weather and wildflower blooms can't be beaten.

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1. Gondola Village at Holy Cross

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50mi from Hot Sulphur Springs · 4 sites · Lodging · Red Cliff, CO

Gondola Village at Holy Cross is a little sanctuary in the mountains between Vail, Leadville, and Aspen. There is little nearby except for the next door Holy Cross Wilderness, with a lifetime worth of trails, lakes, and peaks to explore -- all only two hours from Denver. Gondola Village at Holy Cross has direct access that many dream of to Colorado's water wilderness, and some of the best backcountry skiing, hiking, scrambling, backpacking, and fly fishing in the Summit Vail Eagle Aspen area. Our modern alpine cabins are some of the cutest cabins you'll step foot in, complete with a mix of amenities to make your wilderness stay a bit more comfortable. Gondola Village at Holy Cross is at 11.5k feet above sea level (believed to be the highest altitude Hipcamp in the world). Gondola Village at Holy Cross has been featured on Discovery Channel’s Reclaimed, Airbnb's OMG! Fund, Arch Digest, and the site of many product shoots. The managers of this property have worked in yurt, ADU, and cabin construction and hospitality for many years and have brought together some of the best Scandinavian and modern design with a mining town aesthetic. The trip up can be challenging (only off-road, winch / locker equipped vehicles dare try the 759 Holy Cross City jeep road, others will need to hike in at least 2.5 miles), but the views and cabins are well worth the trek. Snow free season tends to be June 15 an October 30 annually, and outside of this guests should be prepared for up to 11 miles of over-snow travel with no cars allowed (a bit less depending on snow coverage in the shoulder seasons from May 21 - early June and late October - November 21)

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Stories from the community

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Frasier

October 2025

2 nights at Gondola Village at Holy Cross

Relaxing cabin in the mountains! Make sure not to over pack so you can actually enjoy the hike up to the cabin!

Jessica

September 2025

2 nights at Gondola Village at Holy Cross

We loved this special little village. It's a very well-kept cabin and has everything you could need. The hike in was a bit tough, but well worth it and very straightforward! We were able to see lots of wildlife and enjoy time at the nearby lake. There's a marmot that runs around the abandoned town and plenty of pika in the surrounding area. Will remember this trip for a while.

Whitney

August 2025

1 night at Gondola Village at Holy Cross

What an absolute GEM of a spot! Went up for a little solo retreat, and the cabin had absolutely everything I needed for a cozy camping experience but with a roof over my head and all camping basics provided plus a little more! I hiked over to Cleveland Lake, enjoyed the cozy cabin at night, and woke up to a stunning sunrise. It’s a relatively accessible spot, meaning you don’t have to hike very many miles to get there, but you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere in only the best way. Would absolutely come again!!!

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Ruth

June 2025

2 nights at Gondola Village at Holy Cross

Such a cozy and peaceful cabin! Perfect for a quiet getaway—remote enough to feel like an escape, but still super comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, which made the whole experience seamless. Would absolutely come back!