Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado
At a glance: No electric hookups; listed for rigs up to 50 ft; not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 56
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 50 ft
- Elevation
- 9,850 ft
- Phone
- CAMPGROUNDS DO NOT HAVE PHONE SERVICE
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Collegiate Peaks Campground is located 11 miles west of Buena Vista, Colorado, along Middle Cottonwood Creek near the top of Cottonwood Pass. The campground offers well-spaced campsites and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. A commercial hot springs inn and spa is located about 5 miles east of the campground.
"First come, first served" does not necessarily mean that the site will be available when you get there. Someone may get there before you. This is a popular campground and is normally full starting on Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, so plan accordingly.
Hiking and fishing are among the most popular activities. The Denny Creek Trailhead is less than a mile away and it take hikers through Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area to destinations such as Kroenke Lake and Mt. Yale.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Taylor Park - 15.8 mi away, 9,179 ft higher than the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | -8 | 1.69 |
| Feb | 33 | -5 | 1.55 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 1.32 |
| Apr | 47 | 18 | 1.64 |
| May | 58 | 29 | 1.53 |
| Jun | 69 | 36 | 0.87 |
| Jul | 72 | 42 | 1.95 |
| Aug | 70 | 41 | 2.18 |
| Sep | 64 | 34 | 1.63 |
| Oct | 54 | 25 | 1.39 |
| Nov | 40 | 13 | 1.36 |
| Dec | 28 | -4 | 1.69 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 38.81306, -106.31528
- Cascade (Colorado) 8.1 mi straight-line
- Chalk Lake 8.2 mi straight-line
- Mount Princeton 8.5 mi straight-line
- White Star 19.3 mi straight-line
- Lakeview Campground 20.0 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Data last checked Oct 24, 2026. Found something wrong? Report an error.