USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Columbine Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 47
- Hookups
- 41 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 18
- Max RV length
- 55 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,052 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MARIPOSA EAST LOOP (NFSR 176.2A) · native material · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Nearest town
- Morrison
- Address
- 9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO, 80465
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive
47 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado. This campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the campground.
Recreation
Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.
Facilities
This campground has 46 sites on two loops. Five of these sites are suitable for tents only; the others are suitable for both RV and/or tents. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Other amenities include vault toilets, water spigots and trash service. Bundled firewood is for sale by the onsite campground manager. RV units are not permitted to fill tanks from the water spigots. All of the sites are non-electric.
Natural Features
The campground's two loops are situated in a grove of aspen and lodgepole pine, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events there include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 12° | -12° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 12° | -11° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 17° | -1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 22° | 2° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 31° | 19° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 42° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 49° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 47° | 41° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 42° | 15° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 32° | -3° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 19° | 0° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 14° | -2° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Pickle Gulch · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 7 sites
- Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 43 sites
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park · Colorado State Parks · 7 mi · 117 sites
- Kelly Dahl · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 46 sites
- Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 1 sites
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