Columbine Campground
Columbine Campground is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.81481, -105.55184
- 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 Columbine Campground
Overview Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado. This campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the campground. Recreation Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also 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 This campground has 46 sites on two loops. Five of these sites are suitable for tents only; the others are suitable for both RV and/or tents. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Other amenities include vault toilets, water spigots and trash service. Bundled firewood is for sale by the onsite campground manager. RV units are not permitted to fill tanks from the water spigots. All of the sites are non-electric. Natural Features The campground's two loops are situated in a grove of aspen and lodgepole pine, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Nearby Attractions The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events there include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain bi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 6.8 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 26 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- 4 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 235 designated routes (212 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Columbine Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Site 9 | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pickle Gulch Group Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Pickle Gulch | National forest group campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Pickle Gulch | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.