The best waterside campgrounds near Hotchkiss, Colorado

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Hotchkiss, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 426 options in the area, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into historic sites, off-roading, or fishing, there's something for everyone. And don't worry about amenities - popular campsites like Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), and Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews) offer showers, potable water, and trash facilities. Plus, with an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $24, you can enjoy a budget-friendly camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hotchkiss

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Hotchkiss, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 426 options in the area, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into historic sites, off-roading, or fishing, there's something for everyone. And don't worry about amenities - popular campsites like Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), and Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews) offer showers, potable water, and trash facilities. Plus, with an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $24, you can enjoy a budget-friendly camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hotchkiss

1. Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

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(701)

43mi from Hotchkiss · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

We moved here in 1997 The home has had major remodels done on it. The lake is an old gravel pit to make road base for local road construction. The buoys in the lake are scuba projects from the local college CMU, and hold lots of fish. Other nesting platforms are for our local Geese and they hatch out in April-June. We airbnb 2 rooms in our home as a shared facility and have airbnbs in Northern Ca and Baja. Our home is off limits for campers as we need to respect the space for our other airbnb guests. But in an emergence please call, cell service works fine. port-a potty is gone for the winter November-April. port-a potty is clean and works great, May- Oct. If you are here in the winter you may use the trees or Mavericks gas station in 1.5 miles away. The first two pets are included at no additional cost. For any additional pets beyond the first two, there is a fee of $10 per pet, per night. Please make sure to add the Pet fee extra accordingly.

2. Colorado river Airstream

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42mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · Lodging

Animal sanctuary farm w alpaca, dogs, goats, pigs, mini horses, chickens, peacocks. Located on the beach of the Colorado river. Large 2 acre lake to fish, paddle board, kayak, canoe or swim. All the animals are rescues that are now pets that you can hand feed and interact with they all love attention and food.

3. Colorado River Animal Sanctuary

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(65)

42mi from Hotchkiss · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

One of a kind property on the Colorado River in the middle of wine country. Animal sanctuary w Alpaca, Goats, Pigs, mini Horses, Peacocks, Chickens, Dogs, That all free range the property. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the best of Western Colorado the views, stars secluded quietness in nature yet 5 miles from all the city conveniences Electric 15 amp; water hookups & along the Colorado River on a private animal sanctuary. We allow tents, vans, small rvs & small campers. This is a very exclusive property and location. There is also a large lake for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding for our guest use. This spot is on a private beach shared w our family friends and guest on the Colorado river Sorry no dogs allowed

4. Curecanti National Recreation Area

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158 sites · Gunnison, Colorado

Nestled high in the mountains west of Colorado Springs is a boater's paradise.

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Public campgrounds near Hotchkiss

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Lake Fork Campground

31mi from Hotchkiss · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

Red Creek Group Campground

34mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

East Elk Creek Group Campground

36mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

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Elk Creek Campground

37mi from Hotchkiss · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

Stevens Creek Campground

39mi from Hotchkiss · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jeff

2 weeks ago

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Stayed here in early December and it is such a great spot! Nice sunset viewing, easy access to the sites, quiet, and it's a rare Colorado location near water. Mike stopped by to chat and is a very accommodating host. I would highly recommend visiting this campsite, especially in the warmer months.

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David

November 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Mike is such a great host and the site was exactly as advertised. We will absolutely be staying again when we make it back out to Palisade

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Jon

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

We got moved to RV spot #1 from our original spot a few days before our stay which wasn't an issue. The lake was beautiful and clean, and we were well stocked on wood. We didnt have any neighbors so it was nice and quiet with little sound from distant traffic.

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Anne

November 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

This is a spectacular spot and Mike is an awesome host. I will definitely be back

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Serena

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Beautiful view of the lake. Mike was attentive and responsive as well. There was some good birding in the morning, too! There is some road noise at the lake but not too loud.

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Lydia

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Beautiful place! Super fun and great for the doggie!

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Fabian

October 2025

23 ft Class C

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Really nice campground with large fire pit and Kayaks available for a cruise on the lake. Worth a stay!

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Kelly

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Sweet spot by the lake to camp for the night! We had a lovely campfire and appreciated the full set up ready to roll as we got in late and were tired from the drive!! It was a wonderful way to unwind and enjoy the night before getting a good sleep for our drive the next day. The next morning we had the place almost entirely to ourselves, and my dog especially loved exploring!

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Nice area for everyone in our group including our friends.

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Nate

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Colorado River Animal Sanctuary

Very nice spot right on the river! Had a campfire, fed alpacas carrots and hung out with dogs. Cool property all around, would definitely recommend!

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Jay

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Nice quiet spot. Loved that I was able to paddleboard and enjoy the water right next to my campsite. Would definitely book again if in the area

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Jay

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Lots of space for our group. We loved that we were right next to the water and were able to drop our paddleboards off at the dock

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Timothy

September 2025

19 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

This spot is amazing! The lake is gorgeous and peaceful. The CO river is a very nearby as is the town of Palisade. only a few campsites and spread out well so you have plenty of space and quiet. Mike is extremely helpful if ou want him to be. We will definitely be back.

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Daniel

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Awesome host. Lots of fun activities to do with kids. Beautiful spot!!!

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Heather

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

The campsite was so relaxing and peaceful. A great stay.

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Jonda

September 2025

29 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Great spot and easy to find! Just a warning that there are a lot of ants (which of course is beyond the hosts’s control) so be ready to be on bug patrol a bit! Otherwise, absolute perfection.

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Mariajose

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Solid place to rest on our trip west.. good camp site with beautiful views. Thank you!

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Lily

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Such a nice stay on this land. There were no other campers, so it was amazing to have the place to myself. It's a small area for the tent campers so I would have felt really close to people. Really clean porta-potty and lovely spots to sit and hangout around. A beautiful lake with lovely frogs and turtles! Buggy around sunset but not too bad besides that. I really enjoyed my time, very peaceful, simple. Life on a lake is a dream! Thank you Mike!

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Katy

August 2025

23 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

Beautiful spot! Loved the dock, hammock and the sunset. :D