Springdale
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | No reservation is required. |
| Fees | $25.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. |
| Rules | Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.9970° N, 105.0243° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
2 mi from the campground · 912 acres
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
20 mi from the campground · 267 acres
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
44 mi from the campground · 390 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | South Platte Fly Shop ↗ | 1.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RVs of America Off-Road ↗ | 18.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.1 miPromontory Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 3.5 miHomestake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 6.9 miHalfway Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 1.5 miRainbow Gulch1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miWoodland Work Center0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miLovell Gulch4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miSchubarth ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSchubarth Spur1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miRampart Reservoir ↗10.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Springdale?
No. Springdale is first-come, first-served. No reservation is required. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Springdale?
$25.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Springdale open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
Are pets allowed at Springdale?
Yes, pets are allowed at Springdale. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
Can I have a campfire at Springdale?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Springdale is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Meadow Ridge (2.5 mi), Thunder Ridge (2.6 mi), and Red Rocks Group Campground (4.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby