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Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon

3.5 (34 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Harry M.

Nice place! Very convenient too! By Golden Gate Canyon State Park, you never know when you're gonna need something last minute. That was me, I needed hamburger buns and they were there. Nice folks behind the counter too. Helpful and pleasant.

Danielle F.

Weekend road trip in the area & stopped by this hidden gem, absolutely great workers here & SUPER clean bathrooms with showers in them. Will be coming back in the future!

Rachel R.

The cabins are really clean and comfortable to stay in! Plus the proximity to hikes in golden gate is perfect. We saw a moose while we were there which was an added bonus! Great spot close to denver for a weekend getaway. We'll be back!

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Bathrooms and showers are disgusting with hair, mold who knows what else everywhere. The manager lets his dog runs wild and likes to jump on people and bite people, also jumps on cars scratching them. Manager is definitely on something. Looked like he has been up for 4 days. The old man working there talks rudely of customers and other employees. Younger employee in morning who's tall is nice definitely one of best employee there. Also the maintenance guy and his wife are great! Hard working young couple. The evening employee seemed no to really care to much about anythIng but was very nice. Have been there 2 separate times in the last 6 months and both time I have been very disappointed. I would not recommend this place for anyone with children or pets or anyone for that matter. Future guest beware. Look at review on google as well

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Leah M.

This was my 4th time renting a cabin up here. The location is just far enough away from the city to enjoy being outdoors. They have full showers and restrooms that are always impeccably clean. The cabins are always clean and comfortable, as well as very affordable. The staff is so nice, too. Always willing to help out or give great suggestions. I also love that they are dog friendly! I definitely be back many many more times! Thanks for the great stay!

Luke H.

Love this place. It's on the outskirts of Denver so it's perfect for you to take daily excursions into different areas to discover new things. We only planned on staying one night and ended up staying three! Washer and dryer's on site as well as clean bathrooms and showers. We were going to just do the tent camping but the winds were so bad that they upgraded us to a cabin. We have had so much fun. Bonfires with Smore's, Snow fight with fresh powder, hiking and even have seen some interesting wildlife!!!! Did I forget to mention it's snowing...

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Nan W.

Love the staff at this little local store! Always helpful & smiling! Hot chocolate, yum!

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No stock,card reader was down again, super rude staff manager especially, and was super expensive.

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GORGEOUS! Like heaven up here. Good bathrooms with showers, supply show, reasonably quiet. Trash cans at tent site; there are cabins too.

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“Stayed in a cabin and it was a great "camping" experience while still keeping the little one warm.”

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Reverends Ridge Campground - D-Loop, Site 36 has great shade, paved pad and electric hookups.

Reverends Ridge Campground

4.8(4 reviews)
3.1 mi

Gorgeous location! We drove through the whole campground and there wasn't one bad site! They have…read morereally nice restrooms with hot showers, 4 minutes for $1 and and you can add quarters as needed $.25=1 minute. There is a coin machine on the vanity. Located within the main restroom facility they have laundry and vending machines loaded with snacks and caffeine. The vending machines and ice machine all take cards and cash. The restrooms are cleaned constantly and the staff are all so pleasant! Panorama Point is located just up the hill with stunning views of the surrounding mountains! There is an office on the right when you enter the campground which is where you buy bundles of wood for $5 each. For a nice size fire that lasts approximately 4-5 hours you'll need to bundles.

This is a very civilized campground with brick and mortar restrooms, showers, and picnic tables…read more Please note every vehicle will require a Colorado State park pass which cost $7 per day. They sell firewood at visitor center for $5, credit card accepted. The elevation is roughly around 10,000 feet so pack extra water and clothes. Basic tent sites start at $30 and Cabins and Yurts start at $80. A little pricy for camping but the hiking trails and the proximity to Denver is worth it to me. Also if you have AT&T the LTE works for those with phone anxiety. Reserve online early most sites are booked months in advance.

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Women's room - Vanity and bathroom

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Sugarloaf Campground - Great place to practice some photography principles!

Sugarloaf Campground

5.0(1 review)
30.8 mi

This is literally one of those reviews that I've hesitated to write. I just don't want to share…read moresuch a great place! Though after much consideration, I suppose I might as well be the one to share it with all my Yelp friends! Star #1: It is a first come, first serve, FREE campground. There is a paid campground nearby as well, so don't fret if you arrive and there are no sites available. However, it is such a hidden gem that I have yet to have the need for that. Star #2: Many of the sites are adjacent small streams, so you'll get to fall asleep to the sounds of babbling brooks! There are a few that are more open and offer lots of space for activities and larger groups too - bags anyone?! We tend to prefer the ones that are tucked up against the mountain. Star #3: The variety of sites makes it a great place for any type of camping: tents, camper, car, etc! Though, I will say, an RV might be pushing it... Star #4: At approximately and hour and a half from Denver, this campground is ideal for those looking for a close and quick mountain getaway without committing to hours in the car. Star #5: If you are like many campers and want to get some shooting in while you embrace your inner woods-person. Sugarloaf has got you covered! There is a wide open area right when you turn up the main road that is prepped for all your shooting needs. So go ahead and fire off a few rounds. Just don't forget: safety first! After camping a handful of places in Colorado Sugarloaf Campground has been on of my favorites and on of the only ones I have been back to multiples times!

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Sugarloaf Campground - Gorgeous stream!

Gorgeous stream!

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Heaton Bay Campground - July 23, 2026 - Beautiful campground.

Heaton Bay Campground

4.0(17 reviews)
35.8 mi

July 24, 2026 - Silverthorne, CO…read more We first stayed at Heaton Bay Campground about seven years ago, so we were looking forward to camping right along the water again. Unfortunately, because of the severe drought and low winter snowpack, Dillon Reservoir is currently about 20 feet below its normal level. Our campsite was no longer waterfront, but we had a short hike down to what is now more like a small pond. There are a few more drawbacks, too. There isn't a nearby dump station or an RV water fill, although there are water spigots for filling jugs. Campfires were prohibited during our stay because of the high fire danger, and you can hear some traffic noise from the nearby highway. Even with those disappointments, I still give this campground five stars. Why? Because, the campsites themselves are outstanding. They're spacious, private, and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of room between sites. The views of the surrounding mountains are absolutely spectacular, and the campground has a peaceful, wooded setting that's hard to beat. If you're looking for a scenic campground with large sites and don't mind the lack of full amenities, Heaton Bay is an excellent choice. We'd happily stay here again.

New management just took over and disappointed in the changes they have made. It's a beautiful site…read moreand great location but the one star is due to management. They will not let you will up your RV with water although it says you can on their website. Make sure you fill up before getting to the campsite. Very frustrating to pull the extra weight.

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Heaton Bay Campground - July 20, 2026 - Vault toilets.

July 20, 2026 - Vault toilets.

Heaton Bay Campground - July 21, 2026 - A view of our site from the road.

July 21, 2026 - A view of our site from the road.

Heaton Bay Campground - Sunset - July 23, 2026

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Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

3.9(36 reviews)
35.1 mi

We took our maiden voyage in our pop-up camper here and we'd stay here again. Everything was…read morereally clean, well kept, the staff was friendly, and the views were good. The only reduction in stars is because, like others have said, you are right on top of everyone else. It's basically a line of parked campers, but as long as you know what you're getting that's fine. Everyone else was friendly and quiet after hours, and as long as you're mostly using it as a base camp for off site adventures it's not a problem. Also, the pool is supposed to be heated but was pretty chilly. Like I said, we'd go here again. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, ours had hookups. Most importantly, the bathrooms are clean, new, and well kept. As long as you know you'll be up close with your neighbors and won't have shade trees it's a good place to go.

This was an AMAZING campground for a trip to RMNP! We saw so many elk and mule deer right from the…read morecampgrounds majestically roaming free. It was truly magical. Our campsite was perfect and up at the far / left end of the campground site. We had picturesque views at all hours of the day. The bathroom closest to our campground was just the potty portion, but there was a full bathroom just down the drive with showers and sinks and such. Our fellow campers were kind enough to rescue our tents and pin them down with rocks while we were out hiking (thank you, kind humans!). Our whole experience here was wonderful, and I would definitely return next time I'm in the area. The RV spots to be fair (as other reviewers mention) were more lackluster. The tent sites, especially at the outer edges, are where it's at!!

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Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake - Happy campers at the end of the rainbow

Happy campers at the end of the rainbow

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Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon - campgrounds - Updated October 2026

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