97% (6.1K) • 295 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Thornton
Sunrise Campsites
1. Sunrise Campsites
99%
(82)
38mi from Thornton · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sunrise Campsites are nestled on 15 acres in the beautiful foothills of Sedalia Colorado. During your stay you will experience amazing sunrises, view all kinds of wildlife including Resident Elk, Deer, Turkey and much more. The views are spectacular! A breathtaking unique and peaceful experience. Also close to restaurants and shopping.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$87
/ night
CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
2. CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
97%
(386)
38mi from Thornton · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
⭐️
*Tons of privacy!*
⭐️
Camp for a Cause!
🌲100% of every dollar in our camping fee is a donation for ShesCHERIshed.
☂️
Help us with this mission by camping with us!
🏕
You can expect tons of trees, privacy, peaceful, quiet land to relax, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, miles of pine trees, boulders, open hiking, fire pits, *Chatfield Reservoir views (in certain areas) and more!
🔥
Enjoy private camping, yet still close to Rampart Range, the town of Sedalia or Castle Rock for convenience.
⛰
Or head to Deckers, and the South Platte River for Fishing!
🎣
Only 10 minutes to the town of Sedalia, w/ a gas station, the famous cheeseburger at Bud's Bar, B'Mans BBQ & Wide Open Saloon, a cafe & more. Options available if you don't feel like cooking while camping.
👏🏼
This is a smoke, drug, and drunk free campsite.
🚫Thank you!
🙏🏼
Blessings! (ShesCHERIshed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.)
✝️
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$85
/ night
Arapaho Valley Ranch
3. Arapaho Valley Ranch
94%
(509)
45mi from Thornton · 133 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.
Property Description Disclaimer: The amenities, features, and services displayed in photos on our website or promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. AVR does not guarantee the availability, condition, or quality of these amenities at the time of your visit, and they are subject to change. AVR reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any feature or service without notice at any time. Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to book and stay at Arapaho Valley Ranch.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$88
/ night
River campsite near Estes Park
4. River campsite near Estes Park
92%
(25)
46mi from Thornton · 1 site · Tent, RV
We own almost an acre of land next to the North Fork of the Big Thompson River in Glen Haven, CO (one of the cutest small towns ever!). Camp right next to the river and feel the peace of the water flowing and the bright stars in the sky. We are located 7 miles from Estes Park and a short 15 minute drive to the east entrances of Rocky Mountain National Park. Crosier Mountain trailhead is right across the street from our land. Walk down and grab the best cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven General Store. Bring your own tents and sleeping bags for one of the best camping spots in town!
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$65
/ night
Glen Isle Resort
5. Glen Isle Resort
98%
(912)
47mi from Thornton · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
🌲 Glen Isle Campgrounds – A Historic Riverside Retreat
Welcome to Glen Isle, a 125-year-old mountain resort along the North Fork of the South Platte River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Glen Isle offers a camping experience rich in Colorado history, natural beauty, and a warm sense of community.
🔥 Fire Policy – Preserving History, Ensuring Safety
Due to wildfire risk and increasing insurance challenges in our region, open flames are not permitted. This includes wood-burning campfires, charcoal grills, and any flame that could spark a wildfire.
We do offer:
• A designated community fire ring, approved by the fire department, which may be used when fire restrictions are not in place.
• Campers may bring propane fire rings and propane cooking gear.
Thank you for helping protect Glen Isle’s forest surroundings and historic buildings for generations to come.
🚗 Highway Proximity – A Historic Trade-Off
A common question we hear involves our location next to Highway 285. When Glen Isle opened in the early 1900s, the highway was a railroad line, and being close to it was a luxury. Guests would arrive with their trunks and walk straight onto the property.
Today, that same route is a busy road. While some campers aren’t bothered by traffic sounds, others may find it disruptive—especially at our riverside sites. We do our best to communicate this clearly and offer alternative campsites farther from the road for a quieter stay.
🎣 Activities & Amenities On Site
Glen Isle is more than just a campsite. You’ll enjoy:
• Fly fishing and rod fishing
• A disc golf course through the trees
• A trailhead ½ mile behind the property
• A recreation room with games
• A curated gift shop
• Guided tours of the historic lodge
• Friendly rescue horses
• Bingo Nights in the Kiva
• Campfire music gatherings
• Tuesday Food Truck nights
• A stroll to the Coney Island hot dog stand
• Just 30 miles from Red Rocks Amphitheatre
⸻
Whether you’re here to cast a line, enjoy music under the stars, or explore the wilderness, Glen Isle offers more than a place to camp—it’s a place to connect.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$36
/ night
97% (6.1K) • 295 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Thornton
Sunrise Campsites
1. Sunrise Campsites
99%
(82)
38mi from Thornton · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sunrise Campsites are nestled on 15 acres in the beautiful foothills of Sedalia Colorado. During your stay you will experience amazing sunrises, view all kinds of wildlife including Resident Elk, Deer, Turkey and much more. The views are spectacular! A breathtaking unique and peaceful experience. Also close to restaurants and shopping.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$87
/ night
CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
2. CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
97%
(386)
38mi from Thornton · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
⭐️
*Tons of privacy!*
⭐️
Camp for a Cause!
🌲100% of every dollar in our camping fee is a donation for ShesCHERIshed.
☂️
Help us with this mission by camping with us!
🏕
You can expect tons of trees, privacy, peaceful, quiet land to relax, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, miles of pine trees, boulders, open hiking, fire pits, *Chatfield Reservoir views (in certain areas) and more!
🔥
Enjoy private camping, yet still close to Rampart Range, the town of Sedalia or Castle Rock for convenience.
⛰
Or head to Deckers, and the South Platte River for Fishing!
🎣
Only 10 minutes to the town of Sedalia, w/ a gas station, the famous cheeseburger at Bud's Bar, B'Mans BBQ & Wide Open Saloon, a cafe & more. Options available if you don't feel like cooking while camping.
👏🏼
This is a smoke, drug, and drunk free campsite.
🚫Thank you!
🙏🏼
Blessings! (ShesCHERIshed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.)
✝️
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$85
/ night
Arapaho Valley Ranch
3. Arapaho Valley Ranch
94%
(509)
45mi from Thornton · 133 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.
Property Description Disclaimer: The amenities, features, and services displayed in photos on our website or promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. AVR does not guarantee the availability, condition, or quality of these amenities at the time of your visit, and they are subject to change. AVR reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any feature or service without notice at any time. Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to book and stay at Arapaho Valley Ranch.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$88
/ night
River campsite near Estes Park
4. River campsite near Estes Park
92%
(25)
46mi from Thornton · 1 site · Tent, RV
We own almost an acre of land next to the North Fork of the Big Thompson River in Glen Haven, CO (one of the cutest small towns ever!). Camp right next to the river and feel the peace of the water flowing and the bright stars in the sky. We are located 7 miles from Estes Park and a short 15 minute drive to the east entrances of Rocky Mountain National Park. Crosier Mountain trailhead is right across the street from our land. Walk down and grab the best cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven General Store. Bring your own tents and sleeping bags for one of the best camping spots in town!
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$65
/ night
Glen Isle Resort
5. Glen Isle Resort
98%
(912)
47mi from Thornton · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
🌲 Glen Isle Campgrounds – A Historic Riverside Retreat
Welcome to Glen Isle, a 125-year-old mountain resort along the North Fork of the South Platte River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Glen Isle offers a camping experience rich in Colorado history, natural beauty, and a warm sense of community.
🔥 Fire Policy – Preserving History, Ensuring Safety
Due to wildfire risk and increasing insurance challenges in our region, open flames are not permitted. This includes wood-burning campfires, charcoal grills, and any flame that could spark a wildfire.
We do offer:
• A designated community fire ring, approved by the fire department, which may be used when fire restrictions are not in place.
• Campers may bring propane fire rings and propane cooking gear.
Thank you for helping protect Glen Isle’s forest surroundings and historic buildings for generations to come.
🚗 Highway Proximity – A Historic Trade-Off
A common question we hear involves our location next to Highway 285. When Glen Isle opened in the early 1900s, the highway was a railroad line, and being close to it was a luxury. Guests would arrive with their trunks and walk straight onto the property.
Today, that same route is a busy road. While some campers aren’t bothered by traffic sounds, others may find it disruptive—especially at our riverside sites. We do our best to communicate this clearly and offer alternative campsites farther from the road for a quieter stay.
🎣 Activities & Amenities On Site
Glen Isle is more than just a campsite. You’ll enjoy:
• Fly fishing and rod fishing
• A disc golf course through the trees
• A trailhead ½ mile behind the property
• A recreation room with games
• A curated gift shop
• Guided tours of the historic lodge
• Friendly rescue horses
• Bingo Nights in the Kiva
• Campfire music gatherings
• Tuesday Food Truck nights
• A stroll to the Coney Island hot dog stand
• Just 30 miles from Red Rocks Amphitheatre
⸻
Whether you’re here to cast a line, enjoy music under the stars, or explore the wilderness, Glen Isle offers more than a place to camp—it’s a place to connect.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$36
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Logan
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Great site and a great host. Our 10 and 7 year old loved it.
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AJ
November 2025
Tent
Super comfortable and private with nice views! I felt very comfortable and it was close to home
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Elizabeth
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great stay and the site was beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful upon our arrival. Can’t wait to return.
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Howie
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Our second annual father/son camping trip was a huge success. We had the whole property to ourselves. Each year our favorite part is exploring the boulders at the top of the property. The dozen or so turkeys that wandered through the property was the icing on the cake!
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Jordan
October 2025
Tent
We had a blast at Glen Isle. Everything from camping to fishing to disc golf everything was fantastic. Hosts were amazing and the campsite was private and riverside. A great close getaway and a few days in paradise. Cute horses and donkeys as well. Best campsite we have been to all year. It’s the total package!
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Elizabeth
October 2025
Tent
With pets
My family and I loved camping at Stephanie's Sunrise Campsite. We chose Site 1 from the reviews and it didn't disappoint. It was private and had spectacular views. The bathroom facility was clean and was thoughtfully stocked. We even had a surprise visitor in the morning, a majestic buck exploring. We would love to come back again in the spring.
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Troy
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a fantastic experience there the weather was decent and a little bit cold at night if you stay down next to the river you should expect it to be about 10 to 15 degrees colder than the rest of the place because of the water. There were plenty of trees to hang your hammock on and plenty of space to put up a tent you could even go back into a more secluded area that was up against The Rock face back behind trees if you wanted. We had a great time we walked around we got a tour of the lodge which was really cool. And we went to the Sasquatch Outpost and Bailey as well several other places that were open it was really great time. We also went for a hike on the pain gulch trail which was very pretty very good views. I would highly recommend camping at this campground the only downside was the road traffic because of the highway right there could be a little loud at times but it didn't interfere with sleeping or anything else.
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jodie
October 2025
19 ft pop-up camper
Love this place!!! Close to town but you feel like you are deep in the mountains!
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Matthew
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Fantastic view and totally is one of the best sunrises we’ve had camping. Host was great and brought firewood to our site before we arrived. Not as cool as the high range. Slightly cool than Denver for comparison.
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Aubrey
October 2025
Tent
With pets
EXACTLY what we were looking for. So peaceful, quiet, and absolutely beautiful and clean. Weather was a little iffy while we were there. We were at campsite #4 - highly recommend. You can’t see any other campsites, there’s a trail with some beautiful scenery at the end, and you have soooo much space for all of your stuff! Read the instructions on how to get there three times over. It’s a little confusing, and the terrain is rough so I would make sure to bring some type of 4 wheel drive. We took my husbands truck, but my sedan wouldn’t have made it.
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Nelson
October 2025
Tent
With pets
A great place to go family camping for the weekend. I’ll definetely come back next year.
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Amy
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Such a fun spot to spend a weekend with kids who can run around playing ping pong, pool, hide and seek around the enormous property, etc. The road was loud at night even camping from the top but it was fine in the end. We had a blast!
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scott
September 2025
Tent
Had a great time, beautiful view, would highly recommend. Do know that it is a gravel campground so make sure to bring something comfy to put under your sleeping bag
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Philip
September 2025
Tent
No complaints! Beautiful sites right down by the river, can wake up and roll out of the tent and be fishing in a matter of minutes. At least during our stay, the traffic on the road across the river was quite light during the night and I didn't notice it while sleeping - I suppose if that really bothers you it could be an issue but for us it was totally fine and mostly covered up by the sound of the river.
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Linda
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Site 3 was exactly the peaceful mountain getaway I hoped for. My dog and I woke up to a sweeping view of the valley and caught a spectacular sunrise, that made the name “Sunrise Campsites” feel perfectly earned. The site has a small grassy area that is fairly level enough to pitch a tent, with a picnic table and a clean, convenient toilet. Stephanie is a warm and thoughtful host!
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Bernal
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Had a great time! The views were amazing and the property is close to Denver.
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Matt
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Great spot in Dodge City very hospitable good price too
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Matt
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Great spot enjoyed having it all to ourselves with beautiful small River right there and town of Glen Haven is perfect!
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Amanda
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Such an easy drive from the Boulder area, yet felt like I was really getting away. The property was private with space to wander, including a interesting rock outcrop area. The sites are nicely spaced out and each had a nice fire ring and picnic table. My pup enjoyed it as much as I did!
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Teresa
September 2025
16 ft car
We love camping here, it was beautiful and the directions were clear.
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