Very nice campground. The people were very nice, clean toilets and dumpsters were near our…read morecampsite. 3 bundles of firewood is $20. Very clean, and close to Boulder.

Love this place and will definitely be back. I think I enjoyed the three sites at the end away from…read morethe road, especially 20, 21, 22 as they're more protected from road noise and other campers. The other campers were awesome though, friendly and willing to greet each other with a smile. I really appreciated Pam and Steve, the camp hosts. They were so diligent, keeping the camp clean (especially the toilets!), preserving the natural beauty of the campground, enforcing the rules about protecting the park from the serious threat of fires, and just generally being fun to talk to. Between site 8 and 9 has best views of the mountains. Go somewhere else if you don't give a crap about burning down the forest and don't want to stick to rules set respect other campers.

We stopped for an overnight stay during our drive through the mountains. The property is well kept…read more Very nice full hook up set up on some sites. The regular/ long terms are on the other side of the building, that was nice. The restrooms/ showers are updated and the nicest we saw the entire trip. The showers are coin operated. The sites are a bit close together, however there are a lot of Aspens between the sites so there is some privacy. The laundry is nice and the store well stocked. Our 9 year old daughter really liked the playground. Overall great place to stay.

I booked via Campspot and had to cancel my reservation. I was within 14-29 days of the reservation…read morestart date; according to their cancellation T&Cs, I should receive a 50% refund. I have chased a number of times, and it has 'been escalated to their admin team' - almost 2 months later and still nothing!!

This KOA was amazing! Extremely clean, great amenities, awesome location. The hot tub on a nice…read morecrisp day was the icing on the cake for us. The dog parks were nice and the trail access was amazing. Technically, if you take the trail it's walking distance to central city!

By far my favorite KOA we've stayed in. First time in June 2023 in old site 8 now (17 or 18) and…read morelast week on site 39 on 7/7/26. Chuck, the owner, was awesome and super accommodating with our group. Remolded and added our new section that is great. Showers/bathrooms are directly across from 39. Still the incredible views of area and night skies are clear. Breakfast is conditionally good with pancakes and meat for cheap. Just a great place and people.

Pancake breakfast is yummy. Nice spots and clean everywhere. Don't pay fee for view in spots 1-3…read more It's the freeway. Super nice people here

So...we almost gave up on KOA until we stayed at this place. I'm not sure where to start: I mean,…read morethey deliver fresh made pizza and wings to your tent or RV door! The site are meticulously maintained. The staff is exceptional (special shout outs to Chuck, the owner; Reagan in the kitchen; and Bethany, who was always kind). The campgrounds is perfectly situated in the midst of a bunch of mountain towns (Idaho Springs, Central City, Black Hawk, Georgetown) , so there a ton to do in the vicinity. Know what you're getting: this is a hotel for which you provide your own roof; calling it a campgrounds is only slightly accurate. KOAs are really designed for folks who like the idea of camping, but don't want to camp. You'll get a fire pit, and some excellent, super dry firewood that makes for a really easy start, and you'll have a fully stocked convenience store steps away from your very clean campsite. What's more, the bathrooms are better than most hotel bathrooms! They're clean, with plenty of hot water, and the staff check them several times a day. The service is excellent, the location is perfect, and the staff is seriously unparalleled! Well done Denver West for restoring our faith in the KOA brand!

I loved it there. People are so nice. Winnie and glen keep everything so clean it's Well…read moremaintained , No loud noises. Beautiful river runs through the grounds , I was there a year , I miss it terribly

We stay here monthly and have nothing but good things to say about the camp, the location, the…read moreneighbors, and most importantly the management. The Straub family are very hard workers and their pride-of-ownership is obvious. Not every amenity is provided like laundry, but the value is excellent.

Great trail. 7-18-26 Rainy but great weather overall. It says around 4 miles, but that is rather…read moredifficult because there are so many mini trails to explore. I ended up at the end around 6 miles. They shut down the road as parking was full near the trail and they had a free shuttle that took us up. You park at the high school below. The shuttle driver was lovely and even stopped so we could see a moose. Trail is not for someone with weak ankles as it is very rocky. The views are phenomenal.

The Hessie Trailhead leads to many great hikes. Hikes of all difficulty…read more Parking is a bitch and you now have to ( unless you get there at some ungodly hour) park at the high school and take a school bus to the trailhead. Fun Hike is Lost Lake ( snowshoeing or hiking in the summer). Magical place.

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!

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.

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!!