St. Vrain State Park

The bigger the pond, the better the fishing? We’re not exactly sure if that’s true, but camp at Pelican Campground and toss a line in the adjacent Pelican Pond—one of the larger bodies of water at St. Vrain State Park—and report back to us. For the best pond-front view, try to reserve site 20. Read more...

St. Vrain State Park has a few lovely campgrounds to choose from, including Bald Eagle Point. The sites are gigantic, so you can pull your RV through with ease, or pop your tent with plenty of room to spare. Some of the sites even have prime lakefront land with views of the mountains (try to reserve sites 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, or 56 to get the most Read more...

Coot Pond’s campground is positively delightful… like everything else in St. Vrain State Park. Fancy a hike around this picturesque pond? We’ve got some good news for you--the trail will be right outside your “front door. ” And all of our anxious anglers out there will be thrilled by how easy it is to cast their lines. When you aren’t happily expl Read more...

The Kestrel Camp Loop, situated on the southern end of St. Vrain State Park, offers all the amenities you’ll need for your next RV adventure—full hook-ups included. Just a short walk from Bald Eagle Pond, Coot Pond, and Red Tail Pond, the Kestrel Camp Loop also provides easy access to fishing and non-motorized boating. Or how about a morning hike? Read more...

Don’t forget your tackle gear! The campsites at Mallard campground are ideally situated between Mallard Pond, Killdeer Pond, and Sandpiper Pond—all of which are chock full o’fish. The designated fishing spots around the Mallard and Sandpiper Ponds are easily reachable with a short walk from the campground. Read more...

Craving a little seclusion at St. Vrain? Try to snag a spot at Red Tail Pond Campground; with only seven campsites, it’s one of the least crowded camping loops in the park. Plus, pretty little Red Tail Pond is practically right on your doorstep. Reserve one of the odd numbered campsites if you want to be on the side of the camping loop that’s clos Read more...

It’s electric! Shaded and spacious, Sandpiper campground at St. Vrain State Park is but a small piece of the iconic and historical natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Put it in park for a couple of days--or two weeks--for light, but mountainous exploration. Read more...

Wave hello to the new neighbors at Tail Feathers campground located at the road entrance. Down wind are a few more campsite loops. Just a stone’s throw from the Bald Eagle Pond Day Use area and parking lot, paddle out to catch a glimpse of songbird, raptors and--in the winter--bald eagles. Read more...