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The best waterside camping near Idaho Springs

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95% (5.2K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Idaho Springs

  • My home
  • Lodge pole forest
  • My home

1. Lodge pole forest

94%
(47)
46mi from Idaho Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This property was once a Gold mining encampment in the turn of the last century, just out of view nestled in a pine forest, Learn more about this land: It’s like a national park setting in the trees, you should be very aware that wildlife wanders through here 24/7, near several national forests and gold medal fishing as well as beautiful hot springs within 40-45 minutes
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Water hookup
from 
$80
 / night
  • Great Fall colors in September in RMNP!
  • Views on Bear Lake hike.
  • Great Fall colors in September in RMNP!

2. Rocky Mountain National Park

97%
(175)
553 sites · Grand Lake, Colorado
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • St. Vrain State Park
  • St. Vrain State Park
  • St. Vrain State Park

3. St. Vrain State Park

100%
(1)
78 sites · Firestone, Colorado
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
95% (5.2K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Idaho Springs

  • My home
  • Lodge pole forest
  • My home

1. Lodge pole forest

94%
(47)
46mi from Idaho Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This property was once a Gold mining encampment in the turn of the last century, just out of view nestled in a pine forest, Learn more about this land: It’s like a national park setting in the trees, you should be very aware that wildlife wanders through here 24/7, near several national forests and gold medal fishing as well as beautiful hot springs within 40-45 minutes
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Water hookup
from 
$80
 / night
  • Great Fall colors in September in RMNP!
  • Views on Bear Lake hike.
  • Great Fall colors in September in RMNP!

2. Rocky Mountain National Park

97%
(175)
553 sites · Grand Lake, Colorado
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • St. Vrain State Park
  • St. Vrain State Park
  • St. Vrain State Park

3. St. Vrain State Park

100%
(1)
78 sites · Firestone, Colorado
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Idaho Springs

Longs Peak Campground
100%
(8)

Longs Peak Campground

36mi from Idaho Springs · 25 sites · in Rocky Mountain National Park
Kestrel

Kestrel

40mi from Idaho Springs · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Coot Pond

Coot Pond

40mi from Idaho Springs · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Red Tail Pond

Red Tail Pond

40mi from Idaho Springs · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Bald Eagle Point

Bald Eagle Point

40mi from Idaho Springs · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Mallard

Mallard

40mi from Idaho Springs · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Tail Feathers

Tail Feathers

40mi from Idaho Springs · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Sandpiper

Sandpiper

40mi from Idaho Springs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
Pelican
100%
(1)

Pelican

40mi from Idaho Springs · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in St. Vrain State Park
At the back of the loop so there's forest right behind you.
93%
(37)

Glacier Basin

40mi from Idaho Springs · 139 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rocky Mountain National Park
A big horn sheep relaxes not far from Moraine Park Campground.
98%
(86)

Moraine Park Campground

43mi from Idaho Springs · 239 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rocky Mountain National Park
Aspenglen Campground
100%
(22)

Aspenglen Campground

47mi from Idaho Springs · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rocky Mountain National Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Lodge pole forest
C
Chris
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Lodge pole forest
Don was super responsive and helpful! Nice spot that has a beautiful mountain view when you wake up!
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Lodge pole forest
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Laura
September 2025
16 ft car
Weekend Trip to Lodge pole forest
We booked Don's place last minute and he was a lifesaver. Super nice and relaxed. Would recommend!
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Lodge pole forest
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Wesley
July 2025
Tent
1 night at Lodge pole forest
Amazing, thanks don! We really enjoyed our stay. Great location, do mount sherman!
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Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Idaho Springs

One of the Snowbird campsites, along the Timber Lake trail. It was very well maintained. A bull moose walked through my campsite, twice! This is the closest campground to Timber Lake (1/4 mile up the trail) and is very convenient for a dayhike up Mount Ida.
97%
(175)
Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand Lake, Colorado
St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
St. Vrain State Park
Firestone, Colorado
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