Best Children Campsites Denver Near Me

4worldlovers: Summer camping (April 1 - October 31) - Summer weekends fill fast, with off-peak times providing quieter experiences.

​Winter ​camping (November 1st - March 31st) : Abilene Loop is the ONLY loop available in the winter. Abilene Loop ​​cam​​psites are reservation only​.

Dump Station is closed for the winter, but will reopen April 1.

See the Campground​ Brochure and map to view site locations and pricing information.​​

​Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ​Please see Campground Rules for additional information.

It’s illegal to dump waste, sewage, including dishwater, onto the ground or in the water. Please use the dump station located by the campground entrance if necessary.

Firewood can be purchased at the campground. Please help us protect our natural resources; do not gather wood for your fires.

Group sites are most popular on summer weekends and advance reservations are required by calling the Camper Registration Office at 303-693-3957. ​

Water and sewer is available at the dump station near the entrance to the campground. The dump station offers potable and non-potable water.​

The outdoor Amphitheater is located in the campground and offers bench seating, a podium and a fire pit. It will accommodate groups up to 100 people.

Reservations can be made by calling the Camper Registration Office at 303-693-3957.

4worldlovers: Paddle boards, kayaks, bo​​​ats, and jet skis are allowed to include during the boating season, which starts April 1.

Please bring your own hand sanitizer. There may be no running water available.

Cherry Creek Reservoir is CLOSED to all boating/watercraft including paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.

To reserve camping, visit CPWShop.com or call 1-800-244-5613 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Please use cpwshop.com to purchase annual passes, dog off-leash passes, fishing licenses, watercraft registrations, or the park's self-service stations to purchase passes for day use.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Welcome to Denver’s natural and spacious backyard playground. There’s so much to see and enjoy. ​Summers are busy and action packed while off-peak times are quiet and laid back. Anchored around a 880 surface acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities, including camping, picnicking and facilities for group events.

See the Cherry Creek Water temperature conditions application for up to the minute water information.

4worldlovers:
A night under the stars is closer than you think. Bear Creek Lake Park is home to one of the closest, full-service campgrounds to the Denver metro area. Tents and recreational vehicles are welcome.


For assistance, please call (303) 697-6159 during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


$100 group area per night (group area open to scout and youth groups only during winter season)

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Situated between the mountains of Summit County and the bustling excitement of Denver, Dakota Ridge RV Resort gives you the perfect balance of city and mountain experiences all year round.

4worldlovers: Luxury glamping tents and campsites minutes from Morrison, CO, with breathtaking views of Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Situated in the heart of Golden with scenic views and the bubbling sounds of Clear Creek, the Clear Creek RV Park is the perfect getaway. Outdoor adventures await steps from your RV site including hiking trails, kayaking, tubing, fishing, parasailing, biking and more!


Take a short stroll to historic downtown Golden, world class restaurants, shopping and cultural activities.

If you have any questions, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help!

Please note, we cannot allow Tiny Houses or School Bus Conversions at this time.

4worldlovers: Come just for the day or spend a week exploring Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge. There's plenty of outdoor fun to experience! Standley Lake Regional Park is a 3,000-acre park located in unincorporated Jefferson County and has been a recreation area since 1970.Popular activities at the park include paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, picnics, walking, bicycling, camping, and wildlife viewing. There is a wealth of history surrounding Standley Lake that dates back over one hundred years.

The water in Standley Lake is jointly owned by the cities of Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn and the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) and is the primary drinking water supply for all three cities serving over 300,000 people. With 1,063-acres of surface area, Standley Lake is Westminster’s largest body of water. It is also the Denver metropolitan area’s third largest reservoir. Lake access is allowed May 1 - September 30 and requires the purchase of a daily paddle pass or annual paddle permit.

Standley Lake is located at 100th Avenue and Simms Street . Along the south side of West 100th Avenue at Owens Street is a small parking area that provides free walk-in and bicycle access to the park. Another small parking lot that requires no entry fee is located south of the lake at West 86th Parkway and Simms Street. The free parking lots close at sunset (official MST) daily.

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The largest park in the Jeffco Open Space system, White Ranch Park has 20-plus miles of multi-use trails over both gentle and rugged terrain. Natural-surface trails criss-cross the property with the exception of two Sensitive Areas, including Ralston Buttes, which can be accessed only by permit.

4worldlovers: Golden Terrace South RV is located in a three-park manufactured home community surrounded by beautiful hillsides. With easy freeway access to the Rocky Mountains and the Denver Metroplex with its rich array of recreational, shopping, and cultural offerings, Golden Terrace South RV has something for all ages.

Our RV guests have access to the amenities available at our neighboring parks, including a sparkling pool, pet area, game room, and basketball court. Whether you’re looking to relax or take advantage of the many recreational opportunities nearby, you’re sure to enjoy your stay at Golden Terrace South RV.

Our cancellation policies have been temporarily updated due to COVID-19. Please click here to review our current policies.

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious.

This property has put in place enhanced health and safety measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. You must adhere to all property rules, as well as all health advisories issued by relevant governmental and health authorities, relating to COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene practices during your stay with us.

However, there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and there is no guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19.

By your entry upon the property, you voluntarily assume, on behalf of yourself and any minors in your custody, all risks related to the exposure of COVID-19, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after entry upon the property. Neither the property nor any of its affiliates shall be responsible for any exposure to COVID-19.

Guests aged 12 years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.

For late arrival arrangements, please contact our Reservation Department at (866) 357-7990.

Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance is due prior to arrival.

The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.

RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.

Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.

Daily and weekly reservations: for cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, your deposit will be forfeited up to one night rack rate.

Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.

Certain breeds of dogs are not allowed in the RV Park. These include, but is not limited to, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows, and Doberman Pinschers.

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