Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Highland Park, CO
Nestled in the stunning Rocky Mountains, Highland Park, CO, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and relaxation. For RV lovers, the nearby Golden Gate Canyon State Park provides ample full-hookup sites surrounded by towering pine trees and breathtaking mountain vistas, making it a perfect base for exploring hiking trails and local wildlife. If you prefer tent camping, the scenic campsites at Cherry Creek State Park offer access to serene lakes and meandering trails, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and hiking while soaking in the natural beauty of the area. For those seeking a more remote experience, dispersed camping along the numerous Forest Service roads in the Arapaho National Forest allows campers to find their own slice of wilderness, with stunning views of alpine lakes and lush meadows. The local geography, characterized by dramatic mountain peaks and vibrant aspen groves, enhances the camping experience, providing an unforgettable backdrop for stargazing and campfire storytelling. Whether you’re in an RV, a tent, or seeking solitude in the backcountry, Highland Park’s diverse camping options cater to all outdoor lovers and ensure a memorable escape into nature.
James M Robb Colorado River Island Acres Campground is part of James M Robb Colorado River State Park in Colorado (just 23 min east of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 4,764 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 68 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 36 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 32 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $37.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, playground, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Jouflas Campground in Mesa County is located 33 min west of Grand Junction, CO with an elevation of 4,666 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 20 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is no fee at this campground. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, ohv allowed from campsite.
Vega Campground is part of Vega State Park in Colorado (1 hr 12 min east of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 8,064 feet. There are a total of 116 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 96 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 35 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $90.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Buckeye Rec Area is located in the Moab Ranger District, Manti-La Sal National Forest (2 hrs 47 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 7,617 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 74 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, floating sports.
Rifle Gap Campground is part of Rifle Gap State Park in Colorado (1 hr 16 min northeast of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 5,983 feet. There are a total of 82 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 72 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 115 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 33 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 5 sites have electric and water hookups. 15 sites have electric hookups. 8 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $41.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Clear Fork Campground is part of Crawford State Park in Colorado (1 hr 25 min east of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 6,578 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 16 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Fees range from $22.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
South Rim Campground is part of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado (1 hr 30 min southeast of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 8,250 feet. There are a total of 85 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 22 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Echo Sand Flats Campground in Grand County is located 1 hr 56 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO with an elevation of 4,721 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 30 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include ohv trails nearby, hiking trails, ohv allowed from campsite.
Sand Flats Rec Area in Grand County is located 1 hr 49 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO with an elevation of 4,393 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $60.00 per night. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, hiking trails.
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