Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Baxter, CO
Nestled in the scenic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Baxter, Colorado, offers a range of camping options perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. For RV campers, the nearby Jefferson Lake Campground provides equipped sites with stunning views of pristine alpine lakes, allowing for convenient access to fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching amid the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding forested areas. Tent camping enthusiasts will love the open spaces at Guanella Pass Campground, where they can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying easy access to well-marked trails that wind through lush meadows and dense pine forests. If you're looking for solitude, dispersed camping along the many forest service roads in the Pike National Forest lets you choose your own serene spot under the stars, with panoramic views of the mountains providing a perfect backdrop for your off-grid experience. Baxter's unique geography, characterized by rolling hills, crystalline rivers, and towering peaks, ensures unforgettable outdoor experiences that cater to every camping style. Whether you choose the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the freedom of dispersed sites, Baxter, CO, is an idyllic destination promising adventure and relaxation in nature's embrace.
Arkansas Point Campground is part of Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado (just 15 min west of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 4,948 feet. There are a total of 95 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 112 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. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Juniper Breaks Campground is part of Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado (just 19 min west of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 4,892 feet. There are a total of 84 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 65 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. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, ramada. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Northern Plains Campground is part of Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado (just 23 min west of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 4,916 feet. There are a total of 221 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 214 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 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. 178 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Cheyenne Mountain Campground is part of Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado (just 28 min southwest of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 6,242 feet. There are a total of 58 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 45 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. 46 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 2 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $120.00. Some amenities include shower, general store, laundry facility, playground, picnic table, restroom, amphitheater, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails, archery, disc golf.
Pinon Campground is part of Lathrop State Park in Colorado (55 min south of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 6,446 feet. There are a total of 76 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 75 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. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Yucca Campground is part of Lathrop State Park in Colorado (53 min south of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 6,408 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 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. Fees range from $28.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, swimming, restroom, gift shop. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Five Points Campground is part of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Colorado (1 hr 31 min southwest of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 5,963 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 71 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. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Mueller Campground is part of Mueller State Park in Colorado (1 hr 1 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,247 feet. There are a total of 128 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 103 sites have electric hookups. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $270.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Pinon Flats Campground is part of Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado (2 hrs 5 min southwest of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 8,258 feet. There are a total of 91 campsites including 30 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 47 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. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include dump station, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
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