- Waterside Camping
The best waterside camping near Idaho Springs
95% (4.9K) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Idaho Springs
Lodge pole forest
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
Rocky Mountain National Park
2. Rocky Mountain National Park
97%
(176)
National park 42mi from Idaho Springs · 553 sites
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Vrain State Park
3. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 40mi from Idaho Springs · 78 sites
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
95% (4.9K) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Idaho Springs
Lodge pole forest
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
Rocky Mountain National Park
2. Rocky Mountain National Park
97%
(176)
National park 42mi from Idaho Springs · 553 sites
Explore one of America’s most beloved alpine landscapes in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
St. Vrain State Park
3. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 40mi from Idaho Springs · 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
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Chris
October 2025
Tent
Don was super responsive and helpful! Nice spot that has a beautiful mountain view when you wake up!
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Laura
September 2025
16 ft car
We booked Don's place last minute and he was a lifesaver. Super nice and relaxed. Would recommend!
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Wesley
July 2025
Tent
Amazing, thanks don! We really enjoyed our stay. Great location, do mount sherman!
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