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Cold Springs Campground

Campground · National forest in Gilpin County, Colorado.

40Campsites
8.2 miTo Barker Reservoir
50 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG)
Campsites40
Site types32 standard, no electric, 5 walk to, 3 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site50 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(801) 226-3564
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Cold Springs Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Cold Springs Campground is in Gilpin County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.