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The best RV sites in Sylvan Lake State Park, CO

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Choose from cabins, yurts, and rustic campsites at this fishing and kayaking hot spot.

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Sylvan Lake State Park adventure.

Top-rated campgrounds in Sylvan Lake State Park

Fisherman's Paradise

1. Fisherman's Paradise

100%
(1)
Campground in Sylvan Lake State Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Where better than Fisherman’s Paradise to realize your angling dreams? As its name suggests, this small campground sits mere steps from Sylvan Lake, where you might reel in a rainbow, brook, brown, or cutthroat trout
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Elk

2. Elk

Campground in Sylvan Lake State Park · 32 sites · Tents, RVs
Soak up beautiful views of the water and the Brush Creek Valley at this high-elevation campground in Sylvan Lake State Park
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Top-rated campsites near Sylvan Lake State Park

ALPINE HOLIDAY RANCH Vail Valley!!

1. ALPINE HOLIDAY RANCH Vail Valley!!

91%
(187)
11mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This Gorgeous 6 acre property has DIRECT PRIVATE ACCESS to Hardscrabble Mountain, The Holy Cross Wilderness and The White River National Forest. There are 24,000 acres of BLM public land and also The White River National Forest with over 3,500 square miles, both with thousands of miles of recreation trails for mountain biking, hiking, ATVing, MOTO X Dirtbiking, SidebySide UTVing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, 4x4 Jeeping/Mudding, Jeep, Bronco, Land Rovers, OffRoad, Bike, Hike and snowmobiling. Walk out of your tent, your RV or my cabin and you are in BLM and The White River National Forest. Plenty of flat, shaded ground with water and electric available. The biggest shade trees in Eagle County, firepits, and a creek with pond and waterfall with sand beach await. Incredible views of Castle Peak, The Flat tops Wilderness, Red Canyon and Hardscrabble Mountain right from the Property. Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts with the best skiing and powder in the world and Glenwood Springs with the world famous Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Amusement Park ( amusement park on top of a mountain) and the Iron Mountain Hot Springs Each 25 minutes away. Aspen is a little over an hour away. Pets are welcome and can be off leash if they can respond to voice controls and owners are responsible for their pets at all times. Dogs love it here! All poop must be picked up, $35 per pet per night. GoPro Mountain Games, Eagle County Rodeo, Birds of Prey Downhill, Vail Farmers Market, Free Showdown Down Thursday Eagle, Gerald R. Ford Ampitheater, Free Hot Summer Nights Music Vail Eagle is the county seat of Eagle County and is known for the Eagle and Colorado River and the amazing system of biking and hiking trails.
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Stoneyard Distillery Awesome Possum RV Camping

2. Stoneyard Distillery Awesome Possum RV Camping

94%
(49)
19mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site
Stoneyard Distillery, producing Beet Sugar Spirits since 2013. Taking its name from the old stoneyard surrounding it. Upstream from the confluence of the Eagle and Colorado Rivers, this site was chosen for it's private water source. Rocky Mountain water pulled directly from the river. The Distillery sits on a 4000 year old lava flow from the Dotsero Volcano. This lava rock provides the vapor refining distillation packing in the still hand built by the owners. With it's scratch built process, Stoneyard distills the true Spirit of Colorado into every last drop. Get Hammered... Responsibly!Learn more about this land:With beautiful Rocky Mountain views, the Distillery sits on a 4000 year old lava flow from the Dotsero Volcano. River access just a short walk away! 10 minutes to Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Eagle River Water Park. 25 minutes to Hot Springs, 35 minutes to World-Class Skiing! 40 Flavorful & Smooth Spirits distilled from Colorado beet sugar and rocky mountain water from the pristine Eagle River Craft Cocktails Production Tours
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Riverside Rest for RVs

3. Riverside Rest for RVs

98%
(150)
23mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
The original homestead cabin from 1903 is still here! This became our home when my husband retired because it is his dream. Our Highland cattle have personality plus!! The river wrapping around the ranch at the foot of the mountain washes away the stress and leaves a peace here that fills the spirit with calm. We love the land, the bald eagles, the wildlife, our guests and each other! Learn more about this land: Sleep in your RV with the sound of the river lulling you to recharge and just breath in the peace. We have a great boat ramp with a put-in and a place to kayak, tube, raft or fish! Great hiking trails nearby and a quiet country road to bike that the big bike races use. Our Scottish Highland cows give kisses are happy to share your carrots, apples and watermelon! We only rent two spots to keep it peaceful here.
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Bristlecone Camp Breckenridge

4. Bristlecone Camp Breckenridge

94%
(109)
37mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
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Rooted Recovery

5. Rooted Recovery

100%
(10)
40mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Rooted Recovery: Elevated Alpine Camping Attention Drought Notice: 4/15/2026 (see details under Fire Ban) Rooted Recovery is a premium secluded camping experience set at 10,000 feet in Colorado's Subalpine Forest — designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts who want comfort without compromise. This property is high altitude, low oxygen. Your secluded site includes a dedicated fire pit with quality firewood, nestled among Engelmann spruce, Aspen, Lodgepole pine, and Subalpine Fir with views of Sheep Mountain and Mount Sherman. Step into genuine solitude, where dark skies reveal a canopy of stars and the Milky Way. Wildlife including moose, fox, and porcupines move freely through the forest around you. For the night sky enthusiast, this is a Dark Sky C3 rated site. Wake before dawn to tackle nearby 14ers (Mount Quandary – 18 miles; Mount Sherman – 19 miles), or train at elevation for your next race. We are 2 miles to Pike National Forest. Return from skiing at Breckenridge (25 miles) to your crackling fire and the forest’s deep quiet. Enjoy fly fishing or hiking in the surrounding National Forest. The property is 4 miles from Hwy 9 on County Road 14. It is paved for the first 2 miles, followed by 2 miles of dirt road beyond the National Forest boundary. Guymard Road may have delayed plowing after a snow and Winter access requires coordination. Expect snowfall from November through May, with major snowfalls averaging 18 inches. * Highway 14 is a Class 3 Park County Maintained Road * Guymard Road is a Class 2 Park County Maintained Road We have provided trail cams at this site for your safety and security. Firewood is available on-site for $2/log or $10 per bundle equivalent. AT&T cellular provides 110Mbps data download and 60Mbps data upload. WiFi via Starlink. You’re close enough to Fairplay (6.5 miles) and Alma (8 miles) for supplies, yet surrounded by silence. It is the ultimate reset. This experience is for those who push themselves hard, care for their bodies and minds, and leave places better than they found them. The promise is simple: an exceptional location, thoughtful amenities, and direct access to pristine wilderness that demands your respect and rewards your effort.
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Lodge pole forest

6. Lodge pole forest

93%
(49)
41mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This property was once a Gold mining encampment in the turn of the last century, just out of view nestled in a pine forest, Learn more about this land: It’s like a national park setting in the trees, you should be very aware that wildlife wanders through here 24/7, near several national forests and gold medal fishing as well as beautiful hot springs within 40-45 minutes
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Colorado River Camp Has It All!

7. Colorado River Camp Has It All!

97%
(139)
44mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
One of the valleys last original stone homes dating back to 1845. We have been restoring the buildings made from the stone. The main house which is not yet finished has beautiful etched glass windows of the cattle drives. James Hinds the homesteader and original owner of the ranch created the ware and hinds ditch which supplies our abundant Valley water. He was a prominent attorney and got our water rights given to us forever from President Harrison. Currently, the ranch is running on an open range policy. Livestock is not fenced in, so please be cautious and understand that you are camping at your own risk. Please do not feed the animals (even though they are friendly they can get rambunctious) and keep all dogs on leash at ALL times. It includes water that extends to the middle of the Colorado River and the one mile of our shoreline. Everyday that we live here we give thanks for his wisdom and foresight. The once huge ranch that used to extend across I -70 and to the far side of the Colorado River is now reduced to our beautiful 110 acres, but it is the most beautiful and hist
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Frenchman's Creek Ranch

8. Frenchman's Creek Ranch

99%
(383)
50mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We have a 100+ acre working ranch with access to the Arkansas river for fishing, kayaking or just dipping your feet in. We have great views of the Collegiate Peaks 14ers and the Harvard trail is just up the hill. Frenchman's creek runs through the ranch which has hay fields, aspens, cottonwoods, pinons, cows, chickens, sheep and pigs. Deer, elk, coyotes and bobcats also wander through. We are 15 minutes from BV, 10 minutes from Clear Creek Reservoir, 20 minutes from Twin Lakes and 30 minutes from Leadville.
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Glenwood Springs Lodging & RV Sites

9. Glenwood Springs Lodging & RV Sites

88%
(36)
30mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 82 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Glenwood Canyon Resort, located just east of Glenwood Springs, CO is the only lodging, camping, and RV resort in beautiful Glenwood Canyon, where Hanging Lake resides and the mighty Colorado River flows. Learn more about our newest addition, The Sprinter Village. A beautiful area custom designed for Sprinter vans, small RVs, truck campers, pop-up campers, and Rooftop Campers. Guests enjoy rafting, fly-fishing, and canyon bike path access, and package deals with Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Hot Springs and deals for skiing and snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Resort in the winter. Our variety of cabins is available year-round and perfect for couples getaways, family fun vacations, reunions of all kinds, RV & travel groups, and corporate retreats. Not only does the Glenwood Canyon Resort boast the most scenic and gorgeous location in all of the western slopes, but we also have some of the coolest (and most convenient) amenities to offer our guests. From the most adventurous activities requiring nerves of steel and uncommon strength to the least adventurous activity of doing your laundry, we’ve got what you’re looking for right here on site. Need camping supplies or maybe a souvenir for those back home? Stop by our resort office and store where we have basic camping needs including wood & fire starters, ice, cold drinks, tent stakes, propane, and all the s’mores fixings you may need. Don’t miss out on trying our favorite s’mores recipe with peanut butter cups! You’ll find other items for your laundry and RVing needs as well. Also located in our resort store are fun little trinkets and things that make great gifts for the ones back at home as well as souvenirs in the form of hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and such.
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Colorado River Runs in Radium

10. Colorado River Runs in Radium

100%
(2)
31mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site
We are a unique rafting company that specializes in experiences with humans and their dogs. We have an RV site available for your stay. We would love for you to book a rafting trip, but it is not required as part of your visit. This RV site offers water and electrical connections and is situated in a gravel parking area. Updated photos coming soon! Radium is a small historic town dating back to the 1800s. Some of the old buildings are still standing, including the schoolhouse, church, and log barn. We’ve renovated the log ranch house where we meet our guests. We do not offer tours of Radium, but we’ll be happy to share information about the area. We offer river trips on the Colorado River specifically designed so you can bring your best friend. The river features light rapids, deep swimming holes, and sunny beaches where you and your pup can enjoy the water together. We can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 dogs. This trip is available on a limited, private basis, and we typically have availability.
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4 Mile Base Camp

11. 4 Mile Base Camp

83%
(3)
32mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site
Looking for a short-term RV stay near Glenwood Springs? I have a great spot available just 4 miles from town for stays of up to 5 days. This is a perfect setup for a family or couple who wants to enjoy a weekend in Glenwood Springs without paying hotel prices. Features include: • 50A power • Well water on site • Convenient location close to town Enjoy Mountain Views and all the fun Glenwood Springs has to offer
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Leadville Oasis

12. Leadville Oasis

100%
(5)
33mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Beautiful Leadville property overlooking lake with an amazing view of Mount Massive. 30 x 15 foot parking spot. Extra spot for towing vehicle. Hookups available for additional fee. Lots of space around the spot for canopy and table setup. Beautiful location!
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Beaver Ridge Basecamp

13. Beaver Ridge Basecamp

100%
(5)
43mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to a quiet pine forest campsite just 1.5 miles from historic downtown Fairplay. This peaceful dry camping (boondocking) site accommodates everything from camper vans to larger travel trailers, with a pull-through option for smaller rigs and a back-in site for larger RVs. Your stay includes access to a private hiking trail through an adjacent 3-acre wooded property, offering a peaceful place to stretch your legs and enjoy the Colorado outdoors. Well-behaved pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. This is a true dry camping site with no hookups, but convenient services are nearby. Middlefork RV Park, just 2 miles away, offers water fills and a dump station, while hot showers are available at the South Park Recreation Center, less than 2 miles away. Spend your days exploring Fairplay's historic mining district, fishing in nearby streams, hiking scenic trails, or taking easy day trips to Breckenridge, Buena Vista, and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Experience the beauty of South Park while camping for a fraction of the cost of traditional lodging.
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Hillside Park

14. Hillside Park

84%
(55)
44mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Located 5 minutes from Highway 70. (Exit 105) Hillside Park is near the river with public access only 2 minutes away. 3 minute hike to a beautiful sunset view. Borders public State Wildlife property. Within Colorado Unit 42 for hunting easily reached by OHV on county road 312. 15 minutes from Rifle and Glenwood Springs. ***Please text or call before or after arrival***
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Camp Star Gaze

15. Camp Star Gaze

100%
(2)
44mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site
This is an end unit concrete RV pad with full hook-ups in a RV neighborhood in the heart of Fairplay, Colorado. The neighborhood offers amenities like laundry, game room, outdoor grilling area and fenced dog walk. This camp is located just 30 minutes from Breckenridge and Buena Vista, it's adjacent to BLM land, hiking trails, and walking distand to the "Fairplay Beach." Also just a few minutes drive to national forest access and nestled in the center of the fly fishing capital of Colorado.
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Whispering Aspen

16. Whispering Aspen

100%
(8)
44mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 1 site
Welcome to your perfect RV getaway! This premium pull-through RV pad offers full hookups to make your stay comfortable and hassle-free. Enjoy access to 50, 30, and 20 amp electrical service, fresh water, and a dedicated sewer connection — all conveniently located on-site for easy setup. Take advantage of the clubhouse, featuring a game room perfect for relaxing or socializing, and washer/dryer facilities to keep things fresh on the road. Traveling with pets? They’ll love the spacious dog run! And when it’s time to unwind, fire up the grill at one of the BBQ pits and enjoy a meal outdoors. Mature pine and aspen trees line both sides of the lot, offering natural privacy in this ideally located Fairplay neighborhood — just a short walk to the Fairplay Beach, local shops, and restaurants. Only 30 minutes from Breckenridge or Buena Vista, and just 1.5 hours from Denver or Colorado Springs. Whether you’re here for a night or an extended stay, this RV pad combines convenience, comfort, and community in one ideal location. Contact owner for long term rental opportunity.
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Muddy Creek At McClure Pass

17. Muddy Creek At McClure Pass

83%
(3)
46mi from Sylvan Lake State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
3 acres of land with the Muddy Creek flowing through the property near McClure Pass in Colorado near Aspen, Carbondale, Marble, and Somerset Colorado. Paved road to the bridge, gravel just past the bridge which is where the property begins. Just pull off the road by the power pole (21-242 1/2 pole numbers) on the right side past the bridge after pulling off of hwy 133. If there is wire on the fence just cut untie o cut it in that neighbors run cattle by the property.
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Riverdance RV Resort

18. Riverdance RV Resort

17mi from Sylvan Lake State Park
Discover the charm of our RV resort, a unique destination nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain region, where breathtaking natural beauty meets exceptional amenities. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure or enjoying quality time with loved ones, our picturesque campground attracts travelers year-round, eager to explore the great outdoors and unwind in a serene environment. Our resort features a variety of accommodations, including pull-through and back-in sites, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Enjoy our clean and spacious shower facilities, and take advantage of our expansive decks, perfect for hosting gatherings and celebrations. For your convenience, we provide complimentary Wi-Fi and both 30- and 50-amp hookups to keep your recreational vehicle powered and connected. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders surrounding our campground. With nearby rivers and lakes, you can gear up for a memorable fishing trip or simply relax and soak in the tranquility of the landscape. Our RV resort is the ideal base for exploring outdoor activities, local restaurants, and charming shops, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts and families alike.
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Gateway RV Park

19. Gateway RV Park

67%
(3)
27mi from Sylvan Lake State Park
At Gateway RV Park, we pride ourselves on providing a unique camping experience that combines natural beauty with essential amenities. Our park is designed to ensure a peaceful retreat while being conveniently located near various attractions, including stunning natural features, swimming holes, and outdoor activities that cater to adventure seekers and relaxation enthusiasts alike. Please note that due to the limited capacity of our tanks, we cannot allow non-guests to use the dump station. Additionally, we are unable to accept any deliveries, including US Mail UPS packages, or FedEx shipments, to maintain our serene environment. For safety reasons, fireworks, aerial unmanned drones, model aircraft, and rockets are prohibited unless prior approval is granted by the Town. Given our proximity to an airport, any drone flights must also receive permission from the Air Traffic Controller. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain the tranquility of Gateway RV Park.
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Tiger Run RV Resort

20. Tiger Run RV Resort

37mi from Sylvan Lake State Park
Nestled in the stunning Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Tiger Run Resort stands out as a unique destination that seamlessly combines breathtaking natural landscapes with modern conveniences. Ideally situated between the picturesque towns of Breckenridge and Frisco, our resort serves as the perfect launchpad for your mountain adventures, offering easy access to premier skiing, hiking, and a wide range of outdoor activities, all while enveloped in a peaceful and serene environment. Guests often enjoy the sight of local wildlife, including majestic moose, along the scenic Blue and Swan Rivers that flow through our property. Our accommodations are designed to meet a variety of preferences, featuring spacious RV sites and inviting mountain cabins. Each RV site comes with full hookups, including heated water risers for year-round comfort, and boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains. For those seeking a more traditional lodging experience, our cabins offer all the comforts of home, with the beauty of the mountains just steps away. With a range of sizes, styles, and decor options, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your group’s needs. At Tiger Run Resort, we are dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. Our friendly, local team is committed to making your stay both comfortable and unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic escape, or a
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