Riverside Campground
Riverside Campground is located two miles southwest of Lake George, Colorado, on County Road 96. It has 18 campsites (11 walk-in sites). Elevation is 8,000 feet. Max RV length is 30 feet. No hook ups. Services are reduced outside of the peak summer season.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in Colorado · reservable in Colorado · tent only in Colorado
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $24.00 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-service fee tube is available. |
| Dark sky | 5.8 miles from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | Reservations for the summer season and can be made 180 days in advance maximum and 4 days in advance minimum by calling 1-877-444-6777 or by visiting recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $24.00 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-service fee tube is available. |
| Rules | Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site. Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.9606° N, 105.3750° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
2 mi from the campground · 267 acres
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
21 mi from the campground · 912 acres
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
39 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | South Platte Fly Shop ↗ | 17.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RVs of America Off-Road ↗ | 35.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.4 miEleven Mile Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 2.7 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHardrock0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miElevenmile Fishing Access0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miBlue Moutain1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miPlatte River4.1 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.
Public land it sits in
Lost Creek Wilderness begins about 14.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.6 miLost Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 114,864 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- South Platte River BridgeStructure · Lake George · 1.9 mi
- Florissant SchoolBuilding · Florissant · 4.4 mi
- Hornbek HouseBuilding · Florissant · 5.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Riverside Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Riverside Campground?
$24.00 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 Riverside Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Riverside Campground have?
18 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Riverside Campground?
Riverside Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Is Riverside Campground good for stargazing?
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 5.8 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What if Riverside Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blue Mountain (0.7 mi), Springer Gulch (3.5 mi), and Riverside (3.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby