Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve a site at one of the park's nine campgrounds through Colorado Parks and Wildlife online reservation system or over the phone.
- Reservations can be made up to six months in advance. Same-day reservations are also available online or over the phone.
- Only one tent or “camping unit” is allowed per site, so groups with multiple tents need multiple reservations.
- Many campsites and facilities are closed during the off season of November through March.
When to Go
High season at Eleven Mile runs from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Temperatures are at their warmest this time of year, but there's also a greater chance of rain and thunderstorms, particularly in July and August. September is a great alternative, when kids have gone back to school and crowds are fewer. Wintertime is ideal for ice fishing, and there are monthly tournaments from January through March.
Know Before You Go
- You can pick up supplies and groceries in the town of Lake George, about a 20-minute drive from the northern shores of the reservoir.
- While water-contact sports such as scuba diving and jet skiing aren’t allowed, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards can be used as long as the reservoir isn’t frozen over. Motorboats are permitted until the end of October.
- Boat rentals and marina rentals are available through 11 Mile Marina.
- There are two accessible campsites at the park: one at Rocky Ridge and one at North Shore.
- Separate vehicle passes and campsite reservations are required.
Eleven Mile State Park
Bring your boat on a camping adventure at one of Colorado’s largest reservoirs.
With one of the largest reservoirs in the state, Eleven Mile State Park is wildly popular with anglers and boaters alike, particularly in the summer high season, when motorized boats are permitted to use the reservoir. The park is also great for birdwatching, and it's not uncommon to spot raptors, songbirds, peregrine falcons, white pelicans, and even bald eagles. Land activities include hiking, cycling, and camping, and the park offers nine campgrounds with a total of 325 sites, some with full hook-ups, plus an additional 14 designated backcountry campsites.
With one of the largest reservoirs in the state, Eleven Mile State Park is wildly popular with anglers and boaters alike, particularly in the summer high season, when motorized boats are permitted to use the reservoir. The park is also great for birdwatching, and it's not uncommon to spot raptors, songbirds, peregrine falcons, white pelicans, and even bald eagles. Land activities include hiking, cycling, and camping, and the park offers nine campgrounds with a total of 325 sites, some with full hook-ups, plus an additional 14 designated backcountry campsites.
Activities in the park
8 campgrounds in Eleven Mile State Park
Enter a higher state with a little waterfront yoga at sparsely populated Cross Creek Campground. Sitting near the northern tip of Eleven Mile Reservoir there isn’t a lot of tree cover here so come prepared to bask in the heat of the sun–covered in sunscreen, of course. Read more...
An open vista of lake shore stretching for miles into the distance, Lazy Boy campground probably gets its name for stopping campers dead in their tracks. Situated on the western edge of the Eleven Mile Reservoir, the sunrises are breathtaking. Watch for birds and other wildlife while fishing or swimming at this heavenly spot. Read more...
Infinity pools aren’t just for ritsy California chateaus. Welcome to Witchers Cove where the the liquid landscape drips off of the edge of the earth. The lakefront campsites at Witchers Cove provide the perfect venue for setting up the camping chair to pensively stare off at the towering mountain peaks that stand in the distance. Located on the so Read more...
An adorable little peninsula jutting into the Eleven Mile Reservoir, Howbert Point campground is a cozy place to snuggle up for the night. Wake up with the sun for a light hike around the three sided “island” to watch the sun dance on top of the waters surface for as far as the eye can see. A little less crowded than some other sites in the area, Read more...
Holy campsites, batman! With five loops to choose from, Rocky Ridge is a surefire way to make friends with your campin’ neighbors. Trade brewskis for breakfast burritos before heading out on the water for the day. This is the only campground at Eleven Mile that offers electric hook-ups and there’s plenty of shade for your hammock, so whether you’r Read more...
Camp smarter, not harder is a good motto and if you plan on bringing your dinghy for some reservoir action, North Shore Campground is gonna make you look like a genuis! There’s two boat ramps in the campground so you can toss your boat right in and all the sites have lakeshore spots, aka, rad views of the water. Read more...
For the super adventurous, Stoll Mountain Campground offers a little more seclusivity than other campgrounds at Eleven Mile State Park but it also falls victim to the sporadic weather patterns Colorado is so famous for. With a handful of lakeshore sites, Stoll Mountain is just two miles down the road from a boat ramp and promises stunning views. Read more...
This place a little shady and boy are we glad that it is! One of nine sites at Eleven Mile State Park, Rocking Chair campground is one of the few sites situated in the woods and is less crowded than others. Carrying some good karma with ya? Try to snag one of the lake shore sites to take home the grand slam. Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
High season at Eleven Mile runs from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Temperatures are at their warmest this time of year, but there's also a greater chance of rain and thunderstorms, particularly in July and August. September is a great alternative, when kids have gone back to school and crowds are fewer. Wintertime is ideal for ice fishing, and there are monthly tournaments from January through March.
Know Before You Go
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