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Arapaho-Roosevelt/Cold Springs
Overview
Overview
Cold Springs Campground, situated within the expansive Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, offers a quintessential high-altitude escape for outdoor enthusiasts. This forest service site provides a rustic, back-to-basics experience designed for those who prefer the sounds of nature over modern resort luxuries. Surrounded by dense pine forests, the campground is perfect for travelers looking to disconnect from the digital world and fully immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Location & Surroundings
Positioned near Black Hawk, Colorado, the campground sits at an impressive elevation, offering crisp mountain air and stunning alpine scenery. The park serves as a secluded gateway to the wilderness, located far enough from the bustle of local gaming towns to provide true tranquility, yet close enough for supply runs. You will find yourself nestled among towering conifers, providing a sense of privacy and a genuine connection to the mountainous terrain typical of the Front Range.
Amenities & Park Features
As a national forest facility, amenities are straightforward and focused on the essentials. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water, ensuring basic needs are met during your stay. Each site typically includes a fire ring and picnic table, making it an ideal setting for evening campfires under clear, star-filled skies. Because this is a primitive-style forest location, travelers should come prepared with self-contained rigs, as full hookups are not available at these forest service spots.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The surrounding Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest serves as a massive playground for hikers, bikers, and photographers. Visitors can explore a variety of well-maintained forest trails that wind through the dramatic peaks and valleys of the region. For those who enjoy a change of pace, the nearby historic mining town of Black Hawk offers a glimpse into Colorado's gold rush history, while the proximity to the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway provides world-class road trip views for sightseeing.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is best suited for self-sufficient RV travelers who enjoy dry camping and prioritize location over full-service amenities. It is an excellent choice for nature lovers, avid hikers, and those seeking quiet, affordable access to public lands. If you are comfortable managing your water and waste without modern hookups, you will find this setting to be one of the most authentic and peaceful ways to experience the beauty of the Colorado backcountry.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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Reviews
ivy oswald
Has 38 campsites and some are first come first serve sites. We were able to grab one and stayed for 2 nights. It can get pretty cold here at night around 40F so be prepared! Has bear protected metal food boxes to store your food, it was large enough for two big coolers or one really large cooler like a yeti. There are potable water stations throughout the campsite. Ours was number 38 which is very close to the highway so it can be noisy at night. Ours was very close to a trash bin and about 2 min walk to the closest outhouse and water source. The outhouse was decent and had plenty of toilet paper, not smelly at all. Campsite has a fire pit and grill. There’s a playground too but I was a little too advanced for my 2 and 4 year old, would be more suitable for 5 and older. There is a sandbox here too. There’s also a nice Vista trail about 15 minutes hike to the top and there’s a beautiful 270 degree view of the mountains nearby!
Ed Doolittle
My third time at Cold Springs Campground, prior visit was 2 years ago. The entire camp ground is tidy compared to last time. Ordinarily I like to look out for litter and leave the place better than I found it, but i had difficulty finding scraps to pick up! Also of note: cell phone service was steady all weekend. Not sure if that is a good, or bad, thing! We were in space 18, good distance from the highway and pretty good elbow room!
Janica Johnston
Very nice host. Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground. Highly recommend.
Todd In-MX
Nice campground at 9500 ft. We drove up using recreation.go that showed plenty of FCFS sites available. Not the case. The only sites that are FCFS are 26-38. The others are FCFS during the week. We had to move after the first night and saw someone leaving so we jumped in their spot for the weekend. There was no shade but I lived to review about it. Camp host stopped by to say hi and explain things to us. Saw some wildlife and took a hike. It's a drive up here so be cautious.
Brad Buchta
Four of us tent camped in the far 3 back spots from July 7-11 and it was awesome! The campground had bathrooms that were very well kept and clean. The campground was also peaceful and quiet. Although there were no showers, just a small drive over to Base Camp and we were able to shower for $1 plus purchase ice and other goods in their store. Highly recommend this campground, especially for the scenery, location and price.