Katie
Some friends and I are heading up to the mountains for a quick weekend camping trip and need a good place to stay. I would prefer something rugged and private- nothing crowded or fancy (although I wouldn't complain if the site had a picnic table or fire pit) I'm looking for something within a two hour drive from south Denver- far enough into the mountains that it's cool at night, but close enough we can set up camp on Friday night. Also, we need a relatively large area because there will be at least two (possibly three) large tents.
Please include as many specifics as you can in your answers- any information is really appreciated!
Answer
You have a lot of possibilities. Inexpensive? How about free? The USDA National Forests allow what is called dispersed camping. This is camping outside a developed campground, and it's available all over Colorado.
Close to Denver, the Pike National Forest is one of our favorites. Take Hampden (US 285) into the mountains from Denver about 50 miles. On top of Kenosha Pass is a US Forest Service campground that costs about $15 per night. Just a few miles further is the town of Jefferson.
Turn left (east) in Jefferson, (there is only one street heading east out of town) and go 8 miles. The road starts to wind along a creek, and turn left where the sign says Lost Park Road. Once you cross the steel cattle guard 1/2 mile up the road, you are in the National Forest. The first road you come to on the right has many good large campsites. If you stay on the main road, there are also many open areas with great views. Set up your tent and have a great time.
Here is a map to this area...
http://www.rv-camping.org/CO_Jefferson.html
You have a lot of possibilities. Inexpensive? How about free? The USDA National Forests allow what is called dispersed camping. This is camping outside a developed campground, and it's available all over Colorado.
Close to Denver, the Pike National Forest is one of our favorites. Take Hampden (US 285) into the mountains from Denver about 50 miles. On top of Kenosha Pass is a US Forest Service campground that costs about $15 per night. Just a few miles further is the town of Jefferson.
Turn left (east) in Jefferson, (there is only one street heading east out of town) and go 8 miles. The road starts to wind along a creek, and turn left where the sign says Lost Park Road. Once you cross the steel cattle guard 1/2 mile up the road, you are in the National Forest. The first road you come to on the right has many good large campsites. If you stay on the main road, there are also many open areas with great views. Set up your tent and have a great time.
Here is a map to this area...
http://www.rv-camping.org/CO_Jefferson.html
2 day hike near denver with camp?
Alexandra
I am trying to find a 2 or 3 day hike near Denver. I live in centennial so anything south or west of Denver would work. I want to spend the nights in a tent and so far every trail I found doesn't allow camping. Any ideas?
Answer
The Colorado Trail is perfect for what you want to do. Hiking and camping is what it is designed for. There are miles and miles of well maintained trails, just pick a spot and go.
http://www.coloradotrail.org/
The Colorado Trail is perfect for what you want to do. Hiking and camping is what it is designed for. There are miles and miles of well maintained trails, just pick a spot and go.
http://www.coloradotrail.org/
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