Campsite explorer
Explore the map, then check dates with the park or land manager.
Ontario Parks inventory + Michigan and Colorado/Wyoming pilots · Approximate pins · No live vacancy data
Colorado Front Range & southeast Wyoming
Drive-up state parks near Denver, plus one farther-away, designated free camping area near Cheyenne.
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Tap a map pin for a quick look, or choose a place below. Confirm the exact site and current conditions with its operator.
Aurora, Colorado · Drive-up campground
Tent and full-hookup campsites inside the Denver metro area.
Open for camping year-round, with a limited winter loop. A campsite reservation and park entry pass are separate.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife · reviewed 2026-10-26. Check current conditions before travelling.
Littleton, Colorado · Drive-up campground
A reservoir-side state park with reservable campsites south of Denver.
The operator requires a reservation. Confirm site details, the park pass, and current notices before booking.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife · reviewed 2026-10-26. Check current conditions before travelling.
Golden, Colorado · Drive-up campground
Mountain campground options west of Denver, including sites with hookups.
Reserve a campground site, not a backcountry site, if you need to camp beside your car. Some loops and facilities change in winter.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife · reviewed 2026-10-26. Check current conditions before travelling.
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Pick who is coming, whether you will sleep in the car or a tent, and the gear quality you want. The builder starts with the essentials.
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A green single pin marks a place with no camping fee; a green numbered group contains at least one such place. Neither promises an open site, a free permit, or legal camping at nearby pull-offs. Check the land manager’s map, access, fire rules, and posted signs.
At Vedauwoo, camp only in marked designated sites. Read the Forest Service order ↗
The map helps you discover places; it does not show live vacancies or hold a site. Open a park’s official link to check dates, campsite type, fees, and reservation rules before you travel.
Choose a region, search by park or town, or use “Find my covered area.” Zoom into a group to compare places, then use the operator link for the exact campground and directions.
Start with shelter, a sleep system, water, food, lighting, and clothing for the forecast. Use our beginner’s guide and printable checklist to fill in the details.