Absolutely gorgeous basic camping spots. Peaceful, beautiful with literally 360 degree views of…read morelake and mountains. Clean restrooms, very convenient and clean shower facilities & laundry at office building. A few caveats: many of the spots have no shade, you may want to check first. The lake doesn't allow swimming. The Marina only rents pontoons and fishing boats (we wished we had brought or could rent a kayak) -- also, water pumps are pretty sparse, bring water or jugs to fill.

Great views, weird neighbors, and bring quarters!…read more We stayed on the non-marina side because someone said the fishing was better over there. Spoiler: it wasn't. Pretty sure the fish took a vacation. Or maybe they just hate us. Getting to the other side of the reservoir felt like a side quest in an off-brand video game -- bumpy roads, no idea how far we were actually going, but somehow it took forever. Definitely earned our snacks that day. We were off-grid RVing and used solar -- plenty of sunshine (yay Colorado!), and the panels worked great. Bathrooms were drop toilets (two in our loop), surprisingly clean for what they are -- rustic but not revolting. We drove to the shower house and THANK GOODNESS we had cash because it was $1 for 4 minutes, and you bet we were in there with a full stack of quarters like it was 1995 at the arcade. Clean showers. Flush toilets. Glorious. Some quirks: - Our fire ring looked like it hosted a frat party the night before. Lots of ash, trash, and mystery items. - Patrol truck drove by once at 8:30pm and then vanished into the night like a park ranger ninja. - Two entire families camped in the parking lot overnight. With kids. Just chilling. Not in sites. Just... existing there. We're heading back soon but staying on the marina side, because we enjoy actual campsites and the illusion of order. ‍ Overall: beautiful location, lots of sun, potential for fish (maybe), and absolutely bring quarters if you enjoy hygiene.

The scenic overlook is a must stop and see place! Came here on the way to Ice Castles in Dillon…read more Worth it!

It's hard to review a plain rest stop operated by the state, but here is what I liked and didn't…read morelike about this stop. We pulled off to see if there was a good view of the valley below from the gazebo. Reality is, it's a bit hindered by the hill and vegetation below, so the pull off down the hill is still the best spot for photo ops (see photo). We did get to use the restrooms...they were very stinky! Yes, it is August, and yes they are essentially brick and mortar porta-potties...however, they were obviously not freshly cleaned. Floor was not mopped, no attempt was made to freshen them up for travellers. I would have let it go, was it not for the fact that 2 rangers were sitting around in the gift shop with little to nothing do. So my question is: if you have TWO employees not currently engaged in other activities, what's stopping one of them from grabbing a mop bucket, tossing some PineSol in it and freshening up the restroom? Food for thought... They do have feeders right by the gift shop windows where you can enjoy hummingbirds up-close and personal :) That was a nice perk! They also have several plaques explaining the history as well as the fauna of the area. They also have trails leaving directly the parking lot that seem interesting to scout in the future.

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!

We just spent the weekend in one of the deluxe cabins here and it was fantastic. Sparkling clean,…read morefully furnished and set up for a wonderful time. The facility has everything you'll need and the views are beautiful. There is some good hiking behind as well. Fires were banned due to restrictions by the county but rental propane fire pits were available. The family that owns this are dedicated to making sure everyone enjoys themselves and definitely did everything in their power to insure things were clean and safe and sanitary. Go enjoy 10,000' here!

This was a lovely KOA to stay at on our way around Colorado. Beautiful views. Very friendly staff…read more Kids loved playing on train, playground, & gaga ball pit. Great place to go explore area from with nearby Cripple Creek, Victor gold mines, & Pikes Peak not too far away. Nice location tucked away from noise. Laundry & shower facilities were great and very clean. Great place to stay! Highly recommend if you are going to the area. It was our favorite of several places we stayed when visiting Colorado.

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

Rich Creek Trail is a moderate hike in the Buffalo Peak Wilderness near the town of Fairplay. This…read moreparticular trail is on the outskirts of the Weston Pass Campground, with the small trailhead parking lot just prior. A fairly simple out and back trail it may be, however the majority of the trail sits alongside Rich Creek. So for the duration of the hike you hear the wonderful sounds of the rushing creek. Absolutely splendid! With all the rain we've gotten this season, it's no surprise that nature is putting on a show earlier than normal. The abundant evergreens are looking more like summer than mid spring. The vibrant trees definitely added an extra pop of color during the hike and I certainly wasn't complaining. The trail is well marked, and at one point you will have to cross the creek. Be prepared to add some extra wood to the makeshift bridge, because it was on its last leg as I crossed. Tread lightly. I did see some stunning bluebirds during my time out here. Otherwise no major wildlife to be found. 5.5 miles roundtrip. 1,161 ft. elevation gain. 2.5 hours total. For a Memorial Day Weekend hike, I was very content with this trail. I bet this trail is even more beautiful in the Fall. Saw about 9 or 10 people the whole time. Parking lot has 7-8 spots, so if you're going on a Summer weekend it might fill up. Hiking season has begun!

This review is for the total Buffalo Wilderness Trail....as I am too lazy to create a new Yelp…read morepage. Amazing 11 mile loop with great places to camp along. Fishing, birding, plenty of Wildlife....even spotted a few beavers near a small lake. Sure the unpaved path in will beat up your car...but it is worth it. Highly recommended for an easy 2-3 day backpacking excursion.

Have camped here multiple times and in 2018 for over a month. It is very easy access. Has fair…read moreamenities but can be tight on some of the spots. Try nice host and also the family who runs it is nice as well. They also have long term storage. Which is very well priced. And convenient for storing and pi king our trailer up on way to our camping adventures. They have summer long term tenets and others who come through for a few days

Great little campground close to Colorado Springs. We had originally planned to stay at 11 mile…read morepark, but had no cell reception and the space we had was pretty tight, plus the road in and out of the park was atrocious! Last minute we were able to find a site here. Everyone was super nice and friendly. The sites are smallish but not horrible. I like that they are all setup among the trees so it feels more like a park and not a parking lot. There is a huge field right next to the rv area where we could take our dogs for a walk. It's close enough to all the attractions but also far enough away to avoid the crowds. I would definitely stay here again.

Nice Rv park, receptionist/owner (?) could try to be more pleasant but interaction was limited…read more Back of the park is very quiet and had some spots with good views. Front of park can have some very tight spaces.

The facility overall is well maintained and clean, and deserving of praise along with the staff…read morefor such good upkeep. Some spots are certainly less desireble than others and placement does seem to take a place depending on ones religion within an unspoken religious caste system that dictates how one is treated. I fly both USA and Israeli flags on my camper, my religion was denigrated by Jan in discriminatory hostility and abusive disrespectfulness in religion shaming and ad hominem character attacks falsely accusing me of being "angry" and "hostile" and "inappropriate". (I actually have the emails of her actions and statements). I was early in the morning badgered by Jan and told I should just check out and immediately leave following her hostile/angry stares to my black Star of David necklace. I politely reasoned with her to let me finish my stay, but in hindsight, it made for unpleasant misery in the remainder to be treated very poorly in hostile disrespect as different terms and conditions. If you are accepting of Israel, Jewish faith and that Jesus is Jewish...this might not be your campground unless you can stomach disrespectful interactions and uncertainty if you are even allowed or not.

Absolutely beautiful place. The crags offer's a nice enjoyable experience. My stay there was quiet…read moreand extremely relaxing.

This review is for Crag's trail and not the campgrounds. I was in the mood for a moderate hike that…read moreshowed off all the Aspen foliage as we put September behind us and this trail was everything I set out for it to be and more. Once you make that left from US-64 you have about a 3 mile drive up a dirt road and from there you will see the parking lot to the right. The trailhead is easily marked making it almost impossible to miss (#664). The parking lot is fairly small and heavily trafficked so I'd recommend arriving earlier the better. 5 miles down and back. The first mile is mainly switchbacks but smoothes out the remainder of the hike. The aspens showed off their vibrant yellow colors which made the hike that much more enjoyable. The weather can change drastically especially when you make it to the top. It was raining and pretty windy when i got up there so a jacket is highly recommended. As well as good hiking boots as you experience different types of terrain, particularly at the top where it's mainly rocks. There are bathrooms at the trailhead parking lot which is extremely convenient. Especially for my hour drive trek back home to Colorado Springs. Give this hike a go!

We went to CO to visit family and experience the beautiful outdoors, and a Geological Hike, the…read moreVolcanic Gems Geology Hike, with Dr. Rox was our first excursion on the weekend. Dr. Rox was fantastic. Both my wife and I are teachers, and so we loved how academic the hike was as Dr. Rox would pause and explain the rock cycle, tectonic movement, or the birth of the Rocky Mountains. We were also delighted that our two teenage sons asked a bunch of questions and were obviously engaged in, not only the Geology lesson, but also the local flora and fauna. Dr. Rox answered every question, and, when she didn't know the name of a plant, she pulled out a trusty book and looked it up. She kept things light, but we definitely learned a lot as well. When we reached the end of the hike where the zeolite crystals had grown in the geodes, we climbed all over the rocks finding crystal after crystal. It was certainly an impressive site. We really loved both the scenery and our guide, and I would recommend this hike to anyone with any interested in geology. A big thanks to Dr. Rox for making our hike so fun and educational!

Had a fantastic geology tour with Trail Gems! Our guide Roxana took us around the west Denver area,…read moreup into the mountains and back, and explained the "why" behind the rocky scenery that surrounds us. We got to hammer out some rock specimens, examine different crystal structures up close, and even see dinosaur bones. Definitely recommend for a fun weekend outing.