11 Places to Go Camping in Colorado (By a Local)

Updated April 2, 2024
Laura Falin
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View of the author's two kids and the scenic view from the Twin Lakes

As a Colorado local, I have so many favorite places to go camping. You'll find shady, scenic sites in the Arapaho National Forest, the Roosevelt National Forest, by the White River, and more. Beautiful mountain views are all over the state, like those in the San Juan Mountains and Rocky Mountain National Park. 
In this article, I’ll share the best camping spots in developed campgrounds.

11 Best Places to Go Camping in Colorado
Moraine Park Campground, Rocky Mountain National Park
An RMNP campground with great views of Longs Peak.
The view from the Moraine Park Discovery Center
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Laura is a freelance writer in Colorado. She has written for publications and websites including BabyCenter, Colorado Parent Magazine, and Denver Parent. She loves hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and snowboarding, and she has run exactly one marathon. She now lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and four children. They love exploring the state and the rest of the U.S., usually by car, and they are pros at 20-hour road trips.