Lake Camping in Cripple Creek, Colorado, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Colorado
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Cripple Creek

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12 top lakeside campgrounds near Cripple Creek

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Yeti Sanctuary

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Florissant, CO

Situated on almost 4.5 acres of partially wooded acres, with a small lake, We have 6 beautiful campsites. Two can be used by an RV, two cabins, and the others for tents. There are great hammocking spots amongst the trees and bolders.. Enjoy the rugged beauty in Florissant, CO, with seasonal Aspen foliage and wildflowers, and a lot of birds, for the avid bird watchers. Florissant Fossil Beds Natl Monument is 7 miles away, with a Night Sky program, at every new moon. Plenty of winter activities … Ice skating on the lake, Snowshoeing and cross country sking in Pike National Forest only 2 miles away. Florissant Mercantile is 5 miles away, for your needed supplies. Come and enjoy the quiet beauty and peaceful atmosphere, of Colorado's beautiful mountains.

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Camp T.N.T [Rocky Mountains]

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Bailey, CO

Incredible treetop views await anyone visiting our hanging tent or designated tent site perched atop a wooded plot overlooking Bailey Valley! The property is just outside downtown Bailey, Colorado and 5 miles from Wellington Lake and Guanella Pass. Some highlights are proximity to a plethora of local hiking trails and world-class mountain biking. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, hunting, kayaking / rafting, and wildlife viewing!

High Mountain Lodging and camping

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Hartsel, CO

We offer an off-grid tent and RV campground and Tiny house. We are Cannabis friendly. We also have high-speed Starlink Internet included with the pricing! Rustic Tiny Cabin- Everything you need in a 8x16 rustic tiny cabin including water, outlets, heat, fridge, shower, shampoo, conditioner, and utensils. 1 bed that could potentially fit two people like a small couple or a kid and parent. It also has a propane fireplace out front and outdoor seating for the amazing stars out here. please note we must turn the power and internet off at 9:30 pm - 7 am

Twin Bridges Campground

16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Coaldale, CO

Overnight, Seasonal, and Extended Stay Camping, we are open year-round. We have 30/50amp sites (shade and partial shade) around our lake, 20 amp in the "upper campground," and dry camping (full facilities) along the Arkansas River (Gold Medal fishing) with access for all campers for fishing and floating. Many of our sites are great for star-gazing, watching meteors, looking for fireflies, and seeing the birds zip on by. We are conveniently located on Hwy 50, in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and have all sorts of rental options for your outdoor adventure needs. Whether you want to pitch a tent, try out the glamping experience, enjoy the convenience of an RV, or rent one of our fully equipped RVs, we have the perfect spot for you. We have four entrances marked by sail flags into the campground, two by the lake, one near the bathhouse, and one by the post office (on our property). The map of the Arkansas River has our campground listed! Adventure awaits with home to the highest mountain peaks in Colorado and the river and 102 miles of Trout Gold Medal Water. There is access to white water rafting, guided fishing, and fishing lessons. There are at least 5 hot springs within 60 miles of Twin Bridges Campground. Salida is considered the white-water rafting capitol of the US by some and has a whitewater park and surfing wave. Salida area is also home to a ton of hiking (14'ers anyone?) and mountain biking trails. The Royal Gorge is a quick 30 minute drive with restaurants and other fun near Canon City. The Sand Dunes are 90 minutes and Monarch Ski Area is 45, we have some of the best bird watching! Warbling Vireo, Western Wood-peewee, Cassin's Kingbird to name a few.

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The Milky Way Cabin

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Florissant, CO

Disconnect and relax at our custom-built tiny house nestled against a grove of Aspen trees. This 100% solar-powered and self-sustaining cabin is situated on 2 acres at 9300 feet above sea level, accessible via a scenic 13-mile drive on dirt roads off Hwy 24 in Florissant, Colorado. * No running water October 15 through May 15 We are 100% OFF GRID and do not have a well or septic system. Visit our website at www.themilkywaycabin.com for details before making a booking request. There are two lofts. One has a queen bed and the other has two twin mattresses made of foam that fold in to chairs. Bring sheets and blankets. The kitchen table is flat against the wall and folds down when needed. Turn and pull out the lever on top release the table. There is a stool under the stairs and the box in the corner was designed to be used as a seat/ottoman. Lay out a blanket on the brand new deck and bring binoculars or use our telescope (available in the summer only) and stargaze! Lots of things to do including hiking, paddle boarding, fishing in the summer at 11 Mile Reservoir. Go snow shoeing, rent a Polaris in Woodland Park, or snow mobiling in Buena Vista. Eleven Mile Reservoir is just a few minutes away by car. Detailed arrival and departure instructions are on our website. You will receive a password to login to a private web page upon booking. This will help you with how to use the unique systems in the cabin. You must agree to read it thoroughly before your arrival. This is our family cabin, not an Airbnb. We do not charge a cleaning fee and kindly urge that you leave it cleaner than you found it. If we have to clean up after you in any way, you will be charged a $150 cleaning fee. We have security cameras for when the place is vacant. We turn them off when there are guests for your privacy. Contact Raemi for more details at 303-975-6746

Open 40 Acres Near The Dream Stream

80 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Lake George, CO

40 acre property overlooking 11-mile reservoir. This property currently has a well drilled and a fire pit installed. More being added regularly. Wildlife in the area are Antelope, Cattle, Elk, Deer, and a large herd of Big Horn Sheep live in the hills to the north of the property. Surrounded by Stoll Mountain, Pulver Mountain, and Puma ridge this is a great open location for RV, Bus, Sprinter, Van, or Tent camping. This area is a 10 minute drive to multiple reservoirs and the Dream Stream which is some of the best fishing in Colorado. Boats, rafts, etc are allowed on different reservoirs. Hiking, ATV trails, fossils, gems, rafting, skiing are all very close to this location. Come enjoy the great outdoors!

Camp Lake View

1 site · RV, Tent38 acres · Guffey, CO

Learn more about this land:This camp site is directly across the road from Eleven Mile Reservoir. With this site being around 3000 feet from the reservoir you will be able to enjoy all the amazing views and amenities the reservoir has to offer without the crowded camp grounds. You will need a park pass to access the reservoir but not to camp on the land. A 1/4 mile down the road is access to nation forest for going off road or get a parks pass and fish at one of the many amazing fisheries in the area like Eleven mile, Spinney and Eleven mile canyon. The south shore boat ramp is less than 4 miles away. This area does get windy so be careful setting up awnings and pop up tents or anything the wind likes to blow away. The site has a slight pitch but leveling out your camper should be relatively easy. No trees on the land to block your 360 degree mountain views.

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Phantom Canyon Acres

5 sites · Lodging100 acres · Victor, CO

Nestled in the beautiful Phantom Canyon, this property offers unique solitude and views that are unrivaled. Enjoy views of incredible canyon rock formations, listen to the sounds of Eightmile Creek as it meanders through the property and relax near 2 picturesque ponds that are situated near groves of massive aspen trees! The property is situated at an elevation of nearly 9,000ft. on over 100 acres of private, pristine Colorado mountain land that offers incredible canyon views. Take a stroll through a lush aspen grove with towering aspen trees, play in the creek or relax in a sunny meadow next to one of the two ponds - this property has it all!

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Blue Mountain Ranch

1 site · RV80 acres · Florissant, CO

Learn more about this land: Blue Mountain Ranch is a summer camp for kids and is a Park County Land-marked Historic District. We are in a little valley at the base of Blue Mountain. We are currently offering one dry camping location next to our lake. You are asked to stay away from our buildings, equipment and other camp facilities. No tent campers.

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Home Home on the Colorado Range

5 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Peyton, CO

Learn more about this land:Beautiful open field with a few trees. Turn off dirt road between two blue wagon wheels. That area is fenced with cattle and prong horn on the other side. Beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains and a direct view of Pikes Peak. Nice open area with fresh air quiet breezy lazy days. Beautiful sunrises and spectacular sunsets. Perfect for Star gazing at night. Hiking, biking, and there are areas nearby to go dirt biking, off road, fishing, boating, etc. Please come and see!

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Evil Wood Camp

2 sites · RVs, TentsLake George, CO

Spinney Reservoir and Eleven Mile Reservoir are both served from the water that flows though the property. Spinney Mountain State Park entrance can be seen from the property.Learn more about this land:Pitch your Tent in a spot that will provide you access to great views of the Collegiate Peaks, and the surrounding mountains. This land is vast and is nestled between Spinney Reservoir and Eleven Mile Reservoir. Centrally located for Hiking, 4WDriving, Fishing, Boating, Hunting, and generally anything that you can explore in the beautiful Rocky Mountians. TheGPS Coordinates are 39.022580, -105.626839

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Green Acres Herbal Retreat

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Florissant, CO

Learn more about this land: Private room fully furnished, kitchen & bath, attached to large greenhouse with organic vegetables (seasonal), with access to herb shop, enclosed communal courtyard sitting area with fire pit, water features and mountainous views. Close to tourist attractions and outdoor activities. Guided hikes and herbal workshop available upon request as time allows. This listing is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Eleven Mile State Park

Florissant, Colorado

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San Isabel National Forest

Smeltertown, Colorado

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Lake Pueblo State Park

Pueblo, Colorado

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Lakeside camping near Cripple Creek guide

Overview

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