The best dog-friendly camping near Portland

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Looking to go camping near Portland, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 900 options for you to choose from. With prices starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $48 per night, there's something for every budget. If you're looking for top campsites with rave reviews, check out Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), or Bright Star Campground (211 reviews). Popular amenities include pet-friendly sites, showers, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, snow sports, or paddling, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. Happy camping!

93% (935)

Top-rated campgrounds

Spirit Ranch (4WD)

1. Spirit Ranch (4WD)

78%
(9)
21mi from Portland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Montrose, CO
4WD Spirit Ranch is comprised of 35 acres of isolation in the lush green aspen forest, above the sage and juniper at 8800’. Somewhat hard to get to, up a bumpy road, it’s very private, quiet and green. Within 45 minutes to the city of Montrose, a day trip to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ouray, the Cimarron's and the San Juan's. Spirit Ranch’s seclusion gives you respite from civilization. Soak in the peace. To access the property, you need some clearance, AWD or 4WD is recommended (something like a RAV4 or better). Larger vehicles will probably touch some soft branches along the way. After a big rain, the road can be muddy and slick. Not a serious jeep trail, but definitely “off roady”. The last 1.4 miles is through a locked gate through private property. Camp host is only there 25% of the time, with only two sites, you are not likely to see anyone else. Each campsite is marked, has a fire ring and flat spots for tents. There is plenty of dead aspen to burn. One composting porta potty serves both sites. You will need to bring your own water and leave with your garbage. There is decent cell phone reception (Verizon), but with towers on top of Waterdog Mtn, other providers are likely. Foot traffic to the top of Waterdog, from near the locked gate, is totally tolerated despite the signs. Blessed with the state’s finest top soil, it’s lush in a way most of the west can’t provide. A great place to play with a plant identification app, foragers will be thrilled with the amount of edible plants. Feel free to explore our 35 acres (property boundaries are not marked, the OnX app works great and comes with a free trial, our property is currently labeled as “Providence…”). Responsible firearm target practice is allowed. Wildlife is abundant. You’ll hear coyotes, see the scratches and tracks from mountain lions, scat and tracks from bear, elk, deer and free range cattle. Be careful with your pets.
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night

Looking to go camping near Portland, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 900 options for you to choose from. With prices starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $48 per night, there's something for every budget. If you're looking for top campsites with rave reviews, check out Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), or Bright Star Campground (211 reviews). Popular amenities include pet-friendly sites, showers, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, snow sports, or paddling, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. Happy camping!

93% (935)

Top-rated campgrounds

Spirit Ranch (4WD)

1. Spirit Ranch (4WD)

78%
(9)
21mi from Portland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Montrose, CO
4WD Spirit Ranch is comprised of 35 acres of isolation in the lush green aspen forest, above the sage and juniper at 8800’. Somewhat hard to get to, up a bumpy road, it’s very private, quiet and green. Within 45 minutes to the city of Montrose, a day trip to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ouray, the Cimarron's and the San Juan's. Spirit Ranch’s seclusion gives you respite from civilization. Soak in the peace. To access the property, you need some clearance, AWD or 4WD is recommended (something like a RAV4 or better). Larger vehicles will probably touch some soft branches along the way. After a big rain, the road can be muddy and slick. Not a serious jeep trail, but definitely “off roady”. The last 1.4 miles is through a locked gate through private property. Camp host is only there 25% of the time, with only two sites, you are not likely to see anyone else. Each campsite is marked, has a fire ring and flat spots for tents. There is plenty of dead aspen to burn. One composting porta potty serves both sites. You will need to bring your own water and leave with your garbage. There is decent cell phone reception (Verizon), but with towers on top of Waterdog Mtn, other providers are likely. Foot traffic to the top of Waterdog, from near the locked gate, is totally tolerated despite the signs. Blessed with the state’s finest top soil, it’s lush in a way most of the west can’t provide. A great place to play with a plant identification app, foragers will be thrilled with the amount of edible plants. Feel free to explore our 35 acres (property boundaries are not marked, the OnX app works great and comes with a free trial, our property is currently labeled as “Providence…”). Responsible firearm target practice is allowed. Wildlife is abundant. You’ll hear coyotes, see the scratches and tracks from mountain lions, scat and tracks from bear, elk, deer and free range cattle. Be careful with your pets.
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night

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