Campsite explorer
Find a place to camp
Explore the map, then check dates with the park or land manager.
Ontario Parks inventory + Colorado/Wyoming pilot · Approximate pins · No live vacancy data
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Colorado Front Range & southeast Wyoming
4 places to explore
Drive-up state parks near Denver, plus one farther-away, designated free camping area near Cheyenne.
Tap a map pin for a quick look, or choose a place below. Confirm the exact site and current conditions with its operator.
- Camping fee required Reservation required
Cherry Creek State Park
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.
- Camping fee required Reservation required
Chatfield State Park
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.
- Camping fee required Reservation required
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
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.
- No camping fee First come, first served
Vedauwoo designated dispersed camping
Near Cheyenne, Wyoming · Designated dispersed area
Free marked sites along Vedauwoo Road and its spurs; no services or reservations.
This is an area, not a held campsite. Camp only at marked sites. Check current road access, fire restrictions, and the Forest Service order before leaving; the road opens seasonally.
Source: U.S. Forest Service · reviewed 2026-10-26. Check current conditions before travelling.
What “free camping” means here
A free site may have no toilets, water, reservation, or guaranteed space. “No camping fee” does not mean every nearby pull-off is legal, or that a road is open today. Check the managing agency’s map, posted signs, access and fire rules before you go.
At Vedauwoo, the Forest Service permits camping only in marked designated sites along the listed roads. The free sites are first come, first served. Read the current area order ↗
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