Best Children Campsites Denver Near Me

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"This is the best camping in Denver."

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.

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"The campground is wonderful, you can't tell you are in the middle of Denver."

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"This is a very nice state park and it's the only one in the Denver area."

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.

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"Excellent location for day trips to Denver Zoo or shopping;"

Business: Bear Creek Lake Park is home to one of the closest, full-service campgrounds to the Denver metro area.

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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"My kids love it here and Bonnie and Elmer treat my boys so wonderful."

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"Wasn't that bad after all.The office lady was exceptionally nice to us."

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"This is my go to RV Park in the Denver area!!"

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Their website mentions of the best in the denver

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"we checked out seven in Denver."

Business: Situated between the mountains of Summit County & the bustling excitement of Denver, Dakota Ridge RV Resort gives you the perfect balance of city & mountain

4worldlovers:
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.

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"They had water bottles on hand for guests, were attentive to us at all ..."

Business: Red Rocks Glamping is an exclusive destination for luxury glamping tents and campsites. A purely Colorado camping experience. Enjoy stunning views of Red Rocks Amphitheatre from your tent with upgra

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

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"Golden Rv is the best Rv park in Colorado!"

4worldlovers:
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.

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"Good campground close to Denver and Boulder."

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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"We had such a wonderful camp host who helped us with numerous ..."

Business: This 2,624-acre natural park hosts over a half-million visits annually! Bear Creek Lake Park offers opportunities to hike, camp, fish, boat, windsurf, mountain or road bike, hit the swim beach or head

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"There is an amazing view of Denver and the plains."

4worldlovers:
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.

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"One ofnthe most beautiful things about denver is city park."

Business: Denver's premier regional park contains the Denver Zoo; the Denver Museum of Nature and Science; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football and soccer fields; two lakes; historical monuments and st

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"Kids from neighboring trailer park wonder over and need some ..."

Business: Golden Terrace South RV Resort is an Encore RV Park in Golden, Colorado: vacation in the foothills with access to Rocky Mountains from a top Denver RV Park.

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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"The 1st State Park I stayed at when first come to Colorado"

Business: Denver's park system includes more than 250 urban parks along with off-street trails, historic parkways, natural areas and more. Find all park-related information such as rules and regulations, amenit

4worldlovers:
Find a City and County Denver park with our interactive map.


Find rules and policies for park and facility use, along with frequently asked questions.


Denver's trail system connects neighborhoods throughout the city. Many follow scenic waterways, offering a pleasant route for both cyclists and pedestrians.


Denver Parks and Recreation recently completed a Strategic Acquisition Plan which provides a framework for decision-making when completing and funding future parkland acquisitions. Learn about recent and current acquisition projects.


Learn more about the types of amenities that can be found in Denver parks such as pickleball courts, fountains, disc golf and more.


DPR's Dog Park page offers useful information regarding dog parks around the city, rules and regulations, maintenance and closures, as well as technical updates.


The mission of Denver Park Rangers is to maximize public safety, protect park resources and provide service to visitors.


Several bike parks are available for riders of all ages and skill levels.


DPR uses a multi-strategy approach to reduce damage while assessing environmental resiliency, cost, and most importantly, staff and public safety.

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"Denver has some of the best parks in the US."

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"Great place to camp with kids!"

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"Some parts are a little dirty and have a couple of homeless camps."