State: Colorado
Open: Open from May 24 through Sep 8
Number of Sites: 38
Elevation: 9200
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Located west of Denver and five miles north of the town of Blackhawk, adjacent to Highway 119 among aspen and lodgepole pine. There are 38 sites available, 35 are suitable for RV camping and 3 are more suitable for tents. Facilities provided include restrooms, water and a playground area. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. Sites may be available on a first come first served basis outside the reservation season. There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Firewood is for sale at the campground. There are hiking, scenic viewing, and fishing opportunities nearby.
Fees: $16 (2011)
Usage: Light
Water: Hand water pump/spigot
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 50 feet.
Directions: Five miles north of Central City – Blackhawk on Hwy 119. From Denver, off I-25 take 6th Avenue west to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Proceed north on State Highway 119. Campground is located 5 miles north of Blackhawk. You can also access State Highway 119 from I-70 at Exit 244.