Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)
Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.84167, -105.49417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)
Overview Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities. Recreation The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity. Facilities There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children. Natural Features The campground i
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 3.3 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 24 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- 7 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 217 designated routes (171 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Pickle Gulch | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pickle Gulch | National forest group campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Pickle Gulch Group Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.