The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Idaho Springs, Colorado

Looking for a camping experience near Idaho Springs, Colorado that welcomes pets? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2000 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry companion. Whether you prefer rustic cabins or tent camping, Hipcamp has got you covered. Some of the top campsites in the area include Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), and Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews). So pack your bags, grab your pup, and get ready for a memorable camping adventure. With popular amenities like pets, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as swimming, biking, and horseback riding, there's something for everyone at Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Idaho Springs, Colorado that welcomes pets? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2000 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry companion. Whether you prefer rustic cabins or tent camping, Hipcamp has got you covered. Some of the top campsites in the area include Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), and Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews). So pack your bags, grab your pup, and get ready for a memorable camping adventure. With popular amenities like pets, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as swimming, biking, and horseback riding, there's something for everyone at Hipcamp!

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1. Glacier Getaway Bunkhouse and Lot

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8.8mi from Idaho Springs · 2 sites · Lodging · Idaho Springs, CO

Come experience the high alpine! Our bunkhouse and lot are conveniently located just 1/2 mile from both the St. Mary's Glacier and the Yankee Hill ATV/OHV trailheads. The Arapaho National Forest with tons of hiking is also just 200 yds away! The lot is open and spacious. It faces south and west for maximum sun exposure. Enjoy mountain views of Grey's and Torrey's Peaks right from your lawnchair! Come have a picnic or have a campfire under the stars. Utilize our bunkhouse to crash for a couple nights, to get out of the elements after camping, to give more space for the kids, or just as a mountain hangout with your friends. The bunkhouse, has one full bed, one single bed, and a fold-down futon if needed. It has power, indoor and outdoor lights, and heat, however, no plumbing. An outhouse is provided right outside the door! Use our large lot for overnight parking of your ATV toyhaulers or RVs. A 30A standard RV plug is available (note max breaker power is at 20A) Wifi internet provided via Starlink!

2. Parrish Ranch Campground

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39mi from Idaho Springs · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · CO

We are a Full Grass, 6-acre campground at the base of Rabbit Mountain. The Little Thompson River runs through the property and is wonderful to take a dip in. Carter Lake is only a 5-minute drive away. 20 Minutes away from Longmont Colorado is far enough away that you can escape from the city but close enough to be able to run into town if you need anything. As long as you are by your post, we don't care how you park, pull in, back in, pull through, we are easy going. Be aware this is a Rustic experience so there is no cell reception, but we do have wifi.

3. North Shore RV Park & General Store

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45mi from Idaho Springs · 20 sites · RVs, Lodging · Loveland, CO

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!

4. Honu Haus

13mi from Idaho Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Coal Creek, CO

Quiet Mountain Retreat with Easy Access to Boulder & Skiing Escape to a peaceful retreat in this fully-furnished, ground-floor guest suite located in a private single-family home on nearly 6 acres of land. The house is located off a county-maintained hilly dirt road, so 4WD will be necessary in the winter months. There is a cafe and a small gas station convenience store a few miles away, and it’s only a 20-30 minute drive to reach the towns of Boulder, Arvada, and Nederland, and skiing at Eldora!

5. Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

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44mi from Idaho Springs · 5 sites · Lodging · Drake, CO

Ever After Bring your better half to this unique cabin! This cabin has its own bedroom with a queen bed, a shower, a living area with a full kitchen, tv, and your very own private deck with a hot tub! Kozy Kove A Kozy Kove for you and your family / or friends! A separate cabin ready just for you and your loved ones to create memories. This cabin features a living area, a queen bed by the living area, a full kitchen with a large dining table, one shower, a bedroom with a full bed, and two decks, one with its own private hot tub! Rustic Charm Our most charming unit yet! Rustic Charm! Bring your loved one to this lovely unit and create memories in a unique setting. This unit features a living area, tv, a queen bed by the living area, full kitchen, dining table, a shower and its very own deck with a hot tub! All Dunn Up All Dunn Up - Just for you! Looking for a quick getaway or some quiet time by the river? We have it all done up just for your visit! This unit features a living area, tv, full kitchen with an island, a shower, a queen bed, and its very own deck with a private hot tub! Take it EZ Looking to Take it EZ in the mountains? This unit is then perfect for you! Create memories in this lovely unit just by enjoying the stream of the Big Thompson River, as you sip on your morning coffee. This unit features a living area, a full kitchen with an island, tv, shower, bedroom with a queen bed and its own deck. With private 2 person hot tub!!

Public campgrounds near Idaho Springs

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Columbine Campground

5.3mi from Idaho Springs · 93 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Cold Springs Campground

6.4mi from Idaho Springs · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

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Pickle Gulch Campground

6.5mi from Idaho Springs · 6 sites · in Arapaho National Forest

Dorian takes the hiking pack over as we huff and puff our way to the top...

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Echo Lake Campground

8mi from Idaho Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

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Reverend's Ridge

9.2mi from Idaho Springs · 102 sites · Tents, RVs · in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Stories from the community

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Stephanie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

A lovely little getaway next to the river with cozy vibes

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Brittany

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

It was fantastic and the view from the house to the creek was fantastic. I would stay there again.

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Kerri

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

5 nights at North Shore RV Park & General Store

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.

Whitney

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

What a perfect spot!! Stayed here with a friend while we were on a national parks road trip - the cabin was perfect for two people, with a comfortable bed and the kitchen necessities. The hot tub on the porch was a perfect way to end a long day of hiking. Would definitely stay here again!

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Adam

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Shore RV Park & General Store

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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Learning

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

The place was very clean, and tidy, everything you could need for a few days away was provided, the wildlife was abundant and the jacuzzi was decent. There's wifi and TV but we never turned it on because we were just loving the chill vibes of the trails, and private deck. We loved our stay in the Ever After, we saw wild turkeys, bats, elk, and more. The bed was comfy and the fans provided were a nice touch. The only downsides were the long black hairs stuck to the towels and shower curtains- I have short blonde hair, the slightly loud drunken neighbors in the next cabin over, and the broken tiles on the floor- you should wear slippers to be safe. Overall a great little getaway for us!

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Anthony

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins

Fantastic spot. Heads up, GPS took me to the wrong spot about 300 ft down the road. So just a warning. Not at all the fault of the owner obviously. Cute cabin, outstanding animal activity going on from.bays, to flying turkeys roosting, all kinds of fun. Everything clean and we did our best to leave it clean too. Great communication. All around. Love this spot and we'll be back fur sure.

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Irene & Tim

August 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to North Shore RV Park & General Store

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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John

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Parrish Ranch Campground

Great little retreat from everything. It was a very quiet and peaceful week hanging around their property. The creek was a major plus for my dog as well!

Chris

August 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Parrish Ranch Campground

Beautiful and quiet property. Kim was super helpful with questions I had before our trip. I will be going back with my family!

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Leon

August 2025

30 ft Class C

Group trip

1 night at North Shore RV Park & General Store

Very nice campsite. Host is easy to work with. Recommond

Heather

July 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to North Shore RV Park & General Store

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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Jonathan

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Parrish Ranch Campground

Great campsite with unexpected amenities like full kitchen! Had a great stay.

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Susie

July 2025

28 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Parrish Ranch Campground

What a great place to stay! We were in campsite 8, and loved the space especially the shade from the trees, with gentle breezes. Our RV is about 33 feet long and pull our jeep. Plenty of room for both. Kimberly greeted us when we arrived, and gave us a run down on the area. Carter lake was about 10 minutes away. Plenty of fun on the lake!! Would go back!

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Carter

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Parrish Ranch Campground

We had a great time in the ranch , place is clean peaceful and calm . Kimberly was a great host.

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Lauren

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Parrish Ranch Campground

We loved our stay! The spots are spacious, the setting is idyllic (our spot looked out over the meadow), and we loved being able to put our feet in the creek.

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Torrie

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Shore RV Park & General Store

Close to Carter Lake. Clean bathrooms! Friendly Staff! Yes I would stay there again!

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seth

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Parrish Ranch Campground

The campsite was very clean and nice, theres a creek nearby to explore and plenty of frogs to catch. They do have showers.

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Fredrick

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Parrish Ranch Campground

Peaceful and quiet location. Great foothills views west of Berthoud. Good access to nearby open spaces and to Lyons. Awesome wild turkey family!

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Scott

July 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Parrish Ranch Campground

Kimberly and the Parrish Ranch campground were amazing! Awesome location, large sites, and plenty of amenities. Loved the historical aspect of the property and enjoyed talking to Kim about its rich past. If you’re looking for a laid back, family friendly campground I highly recommend!!!