I so can't believe this place has been here so long (owners bought the property in '73) and not a…read moresingle review on Yelp? Far and away, one of the better camping arrangements we had on our 2,000 miles thus far... $18 tent site, free showers, wifi, coffee and tea, as well as honor system soda and ice in a common room, great value and super nice owners - highly recommended if you're passing through. Close to the Great Dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, to name a couple. :)

This campground is a hidden jewel! It is surrounded my majestic mountains with postcard perfect…read moreviews. Very quiet and private campground. Lots of trees to offer shade and privacy. Million dollar views!! Also has full hookups. Highly recommend!!

Had a really great time camping at this campground, we brought our sprinter van and getting up the…read moreswitchbacks leading to it was no problem campgrounds beautiful there's some really nice views limited shade. Some of the campsites are pretty far away from the bathrooms, which can be a bit of the negative, especially if you're camping with kids like we were it was very close to the hike to the Falls close to the sand dunes, the gator farm Hot Springs, all that good stuff.

This place is crazy cheap, 11 bucks a night, and just beautiful. The campsites are spread out, so…read moreyou are not on top of each other, there is no tourist traffic to the Falls because the campground is off to the side, and the views of the mountains and Great Sand Dunes is just beautiful from here. And the sunsets.....stunning! The campsite itself is very clean. There are vault toilets which we didn't use due to having an RV, so I cannot speak to those. There are no dump stations or amenities, but when you come prepared you don't need that. Definitely come prepared because the nearest store is Alamosa. We absolutely would come back and stay here!

I don't typically leave reviews, but you've got to be warned. This place was a dump. Bathrooms…read morewere filthy and insect filled. My guess would be never cleaned either. Campsite had broken crap everywhere, picnic table had a huge hole in it, campfire had old rusty grill parts in it.

mixed feelings about this campground, we had one of the double cabins close to the river, which was…read morebasically a box with a bed and electricity. No private bathroom or running water or sink.. I'm not sure where the money goes This campground earns because they sure don't put it into the upkeep of their grounds. Deteriorating picnic tables, burned out campfire rings, dirty exterior of cabins, broken patio furniture, dock with uneven curling boards, dog poop everywhere along the river.... the bridge crossing over to the tent side of the campground seemed to be stable. And several mornings there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, also not sure why you would want to carpet a campground bathroom, but there is carpet . Highway 50 runs right next to the campground so you hear traffic, the river is beautiful and clean. I would seek another campground in the area before I stayed at Sweetwater again

Just past the (fake) police car, through the town of Twin Lakes, and to the left, lies the sweetest…read morelittle campground to date. PARRY PEAK! My family and I have been camping up here many times and again most recently. I love this campground because: ++ The host (and family) is beyond friendly, super accommodating, generous, always has a smile on his face and is quite the talker. He and his wife come up each summer to run the joint, and as a result, they have made many friends, and have a great energy about them. ++ Bathrooms! Yes, I will admit I am more of a "glamper" - meaning I'm okay to not pee in the woods. With restrooms located throughout the two-loop campground, I can do my business in peace. The facilities are well equipped with toiletries, air fresheners and isn't too bad for a toilet that doesn't flush! ++ Loop one features LARGE campsites perfect for tents and trailers, are close to the roaring water, and provide so much shade! Loop two, is closer to the camp host, main road to town and provides less shade, but is just as nice! Sites are well maintained, clean and provide plenty of room to spread out. ++ Fires are allowed! With fire bans throughout the state, it's nice to have the ability to have a contained fire in the pit. We roasted marshmallows, cooked steaks and spent ample time talking, singing and staring at the stars. It's not truly camping, without a fire! ++ Firewood delivery! The hosts granddaughter (who is all of 10 years old), makes a point to deliver firewood to anyone that requests and pays for the three-pack minimum - all for $20, plus a few buck tip for the delivery! ;) ++ Views for dayyyyyssssss! Overlooking the twin lakes that the town was named after, and just at the base of Mt Elbert - it's hard to go wrong with a view that great! ++ Just a short 2 1/2 hour drive from Denver, 20 minutes from downtown Leadville, and 2 minutes from Twin Lakes! --No reservations are allowed - meaning this place fills up FAST as it is a first come, first serve basis. Previously when camping here, we were able to come up Friday morning to grab a killer spot. With its popularity increasing, now one must come up earlier in the week (like Wednesday!) to get a spot. We were lucky to snag the LAST spot in loop two. --For $22/night, I found this to be a bit steep for an overnight price. --Less privacy in loop two! Our little site was a bit small for the four of us, and the only decently flat and shaded place for our tent was awfully close to our neighbors. Despite the few downsides, I know we'll continue to summer camp at Parry Peak!

I loved this spot. We have not been out to camp in a while now. I chose this spot mainly because of…read morethe lake. The pictures I had found were beautiful. Unfortunately for us it was not a swimming lake. It is for fishing, kayaking. In any case, it was just gorgeous. There was many campsites that you can reserve online but since we just decided to go on a whim, we got a first come first serve campsite. I believe there are 10 of them available. As of right now, the restrooms are open and well maintained. The camping area was very clean and we ended up in a great spot and just had a great time. Campsite #20 sold batches of wood for guests convenience but you can also cut your own wood if you chose to do so. Also for those that like to drink, alcohol was allowed as well as campfires. And if you happen to forget anything there is a Liquor store 15-20 minutes away.

Great camp ground right next to the Lake! You can buy firewood and had the cleanest bathroom we…read morehave come across for a camp ground. It was cleaned or checked 3-4 times a day. Staff were amazingly friendly. Lake Isabel has Perch that we're delicious over the camp fire!

A wonderful and welcome place to stop since the nearby City of Walsenburg issued a disaster…read moredeclaration and homes and businesses were without water. Glad the state park was open.

Fantastic state park! Two lakes, swim beach, camping and picnic facilities. We've seen bears and…read moredeer. Caught catfish, muskie, rainbows and browns.

August 2-7, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO…read more We spent five nights here and really enjoyed our stay. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed with how clean and well-maintained the campground was. Our site was spacious and had full hookups, and the campground offers a nice variety of amenities, including hiking trails, a visitor center, showers, laundry facilities, and even a game room. The setting is one of the best things about this campground. We were tucked right at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain and had a beautiful view of the city from our site. We also had several visits from mule deer during our stay, which was a fun bonus. And then there was my first-ever sighting of a scorpion! I wasn't necessarily hoping for that particular wildlife encounter, but it certainly made for a memorable camping experience. We enjoyed exploring the hiking trails, and I appreciated that the campground clearly identifies which trails are dog-friendly. Some trails allow dogs and others don't, but the information is clearly shown on the trail map and on the trail signage, so there was no guesswork involved. There is one thing I wish we had known before arriving. If you're visiting from out of state, there is an additional Colorado State Parks pass fee on top of your camping fee, ranging from $10-$17 per day. We weren't expecting that extra charge, so a little more communication about the pass requirement during the reservation process would have been helpful. We made our reservations many months ago, and from what I understand the park pass fee took effect in May of this year, so that might have been the issue. A "heads-up" email from the Parks system would have been appreciated. We also didn't realize that an annual Colorado State Parks pass was an option. Since we had another six-night reservation at a different Colorado State Park during our trip, purchasing the annual pass would have saved us money. That's definitely something I would recommend checking into if you're planning to visit multiple state parks. Overall, we had a wonderful five-night stay. The clean campground, spacious sites, great amenities, beautiful mountain setting, wildlife, and convenient hiking trails made this a favorite stop on our Colorado trip. We would definitely stay here again!

My experience is a little different. We just had a wedding and rented the pavilion and the…read moreamphitheater. The price was exceptionally good and the areas were incredibly maintained. The facilities were so clean and well maintained. Since we had these spots all day, we had a hike in the morning for people attending the wedding as well as the actual wedding in the evening. Most of our guests explored the facilities and hiked most of the morning. I know many of them will return soon because it was great. The amphitheater had electrical connection on the center circle. We didn't need it because the acoustics of the amphitheater were amazing. We had a harpist and the music carried beautifully. Their voices were clearly heard throughout the amphitheater. Our rainy day plan was the pavillion, which is lovely and amazingly well planned. This is a gorgeous place for a wedding. I can't believe I didn't mention the staff. They were so communicative and helpful. They were such a joy.

Views are unparalleled!…read more If you're passing by the area, be sure to visit here. There is a 7 dollar fee. Most people do not pay it. But I know you're a good American citizen (or honorable global traveler) and will support the site. What a place to have a picnic. If you're on the road and want a shady spot with tables to eat your Pb&J, stop here. This is probably the only place you're going to get to have a full, Panaramic view of the Collegiate Peaks. Yep, Yale, Princeton, Columbia. Seriously, guys. You're in such an amazing place and you just had to name them after Ivy League schools, didn't ya? But enough of the rant. I got the best shots of the mountains from here.

We found this place while driving back to Denver from a short weekend get away in Salida, CO. Wow!…read moreWhat a gem! We saw the sign on the road and decided to check it out. We are sooooo glad we did! Beautiful area with clear waters and a campground far enough fro the road, so super quite. We will be coming back to camp this summer. It is one of the most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River.

This park is really nice. You can camp here but we just day tripped. We hit the river. Went…read moreswimming. Beautiful view. Lots of room to not he near people if you chose not to. Pueblo itself is a terrible city but this park is gorgeous.

The reservoir is a great place to go spend time on the water. All the people that work there are…read morevery helpful and full of knowledge. Love spending time out there. So easy to add the park pass when you renew your vehicle plates. Really a beautiful reservoir.