| Colorado has over 8 million acres of public land | | | | offers some of the finest wildlife viewing |
| and some of the most beautiful scenery that this | | | | opportunities around. Campers can choose from |
| great country has to offer. Whether you are | | | | 132 campsites and the campground can |
| visiting a national park, national monument, | | | | accommodate motor homes, tents and trailers. All |
| wilderness area, national forest or one of the 41 | | | | sites have electrical hookups and there are |
| state parks, Colorado has much to offer. Family | | | | modern restrooms nearby, with coin operated |
| camping vacations offer some of the most | | | | showers and coin laundry service. The park |
| memorable experiences for both parents and | | | | consists of around 5,000 acres with over 50 miles |
| children, and will fit most any family's budget. Here | | | | of hiking trails and some of the most beautiful |
| are some great places to camp near Denver. | | | | scenery that Colorado has to offer. |
| Chatfield State Park | | | | Rocky Mountain National Park |
| Located 23 miles southwest of Denver, Chatfield | | | | Located about 2 hours northwest of Denver in |
| State Park is nestled next to the foothills. It has | | | | Estes Park, this park covers an enormous area. |
| 197 campsites all with electrical hookups and | | | | Elevations range from 8,000 to 14,259 feet and |
| many with water and sewer hookups. All of the | | | | offer breathtaking scenery. There are five drive-in |
| campsites are within walking distance to the lake. | | | | campgrounds with a total of 573 campsites, along |
| Camp, fish, boat, bike, hike or ride a horse while | | | | with an additional 200 backcountry campsites for |
| staying here. Facilities include flush toilets, showers | | | | backpackers. The 359 miles of trails throughout |
| and laundry facilities. | | | | the park provide incredible opportunities for hikers |
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | | | and horseback riders. When considering a camping |
| Located near Golden, Colorado and only 30 miles | | | | vacation to Colorado, Rocky Mountain National |
| west of Denver, this park consists of over 12,000 | | | | Park is a "must see" location. |
| acres of dense forest and stunning peaks. There | | | | Obviously, with all the public lands that Colorado |
| are two campgrounds, stocked fishing ponds, and | | | | has to offer, this list covers only a few. However, |
| over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain bikes and | | | | if you are looking for some great camping |
| horses are permitted on multiple-use trails. Both | | | | opportunities near Denver it is hard to go wrong |
| tent sites and sites with electrical hookups are | | | | with any of these choices. Some of my fondest |
| available here. | | | | memories growing up were camping with my |
| Mueller State Park | | | | family, and there are some great times just |
| This park is located near the town of Divide and | | | | waiting for you and your family. Start planning |
| is approximately 100 miles southwest of Denver. | | | | your trip today - have fun and stay safe! |
| Pets are welcome at Mueller State Park, which | | | | |