Beach Camping Near Sugarloaf, Colorado, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2024

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Colorado
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Sugarloaf

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3 top beach campgrounds near Sugarloaf

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The Rapids

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents190 acres · Laporte, CO

Come explore the Cache La Poudre River near the "Mad Dog Rapids" area! Whether you're pitching a tent under the stars or parking your RV for a cozy retreat, our campground offers the perfect escape for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Watch as the rafters come down the rapids on the property and spend beautiful starry nights in the canyon! Float in to the campsite after rafting or fishing down the Poudre or just come for a nice relaxing time along the river! There are three options for this site. There is an RV/Camper site and a tent site only one may be booked per day. A camper is available with propane and generator. A strict two-vehicle policy on the property at a given time. Cell service is limited in this area and please note that you will not have service at the campsite!

Red Daisy Farm

2 sites · Lodging, RVs4 acres · Brighton, CO

Originally an 80 acre cattle ranch built by a gentleman from Iowa named Thomas Jefferson Rutherford. Now a charming, peaceful and beautiful 4 acre flower farm. On site, we also host a unique place to stay in our converted grain silos! We offer guests access to use of the hot tub and all natural, European swimming pond!

Hart Family Farm

2 sites · Lodging6 acres · Lyons, CO

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Lyons Colorado is a perfect spot to both enjoy the urban amenities of Boulder and Denver but still have great access to Rocky Mountain National Park and the great escape of the wilderness.Hart Family Farm was started in 2013 after the epic 1,000 year flood re-created the landscape of the St Vrain Valley. Working toward self-sustainability, we strive to have as healthy a landscape as we can possibly support.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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.

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Beach camping near Sugarloaf guide

Overview

Sugarloaf is a tiny community nestled into the foothills above Boulder, Colorado, midway between Boulder and Nederland. It sits at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, a rocky little knoll that’s easy to summit. The views of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park from the top of Sugarloaf are incredible and well worth the half-mile climb. The popular Switzerland Trail also takes off from Sugarloaf and follows an old railroad grade through the mountains. Camping is not allowed in the mountains near Sugarloaf—it’s more of a residential area than a town. You can find several campgrounds 10 miles west in Nederland.

Where to go

Boulder

Boulder is a huge outdoor adventure town situated at the base of the Flatirons, about thirty miles northwest of Denver. Boulder Creek runs through downtown and a trail runs alongside it offering trail running and cycling right in town. There’s also excellent hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking in the nearby foothills. Campers will find the closest camping at the Gross Reservoir, midway between Boulder and Nederland.

Nederland

At an elevation of 8,228 feet in the front range mountains, Nederland is a quaint outdoor adventure town about an hour from Denver. Nederland sits on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, a spectacular scenic route from Estes Park to Interstate 70. Camping is abundant within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest surrounding the town and in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Popular campgrounds include the Kelly Dahl Campground and the dispersed camping area near Gordon Gulch.

Estes Park

Ester Park is just a little over an hour from Sugarloaf via the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and the town itself offers its fair share of hiking, biking, and water sports fun. The town has several RV parks with some offering cabin and yurt rentals and plenty of opportunities for tent, RV, and backcountry camping in Rocky Mountain National Park.

When to go

Given its lower elevation and the fact that the Boulder area boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, Sugarloaf is worth a visit in any season. Summer is definitely the most popular season for hiking, biking, and camping adventures but fall is especially nice when the aspens around town turn a brilliant gold. Colors tend to peak along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway in late September.

Know before you go

There are no services in Sugarloaf, but you can find everything you need in nearby Boulder.
Camping near Sugarloaf is incredibly popular given its proximity to Denver. Book campground reservations ahead of time if you can.
Dispersed camping is typically only allowed in designated sites in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest near Sugarloaf. Make sure camping is allowed before you set up your tent.
Fire restrictions may be in effect at any time of the year. Check current restrictions before building a campfire.