Best Places to Camp for Free in Colorado

The top places to camp for free in Colorado based on reviews from campers in the Campendium community:

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1:13 Free Camping near Great Sand Dunes National Park

1:58 Free Camping near Mesa Verde National Park

2:49 Free Camping near Durango, CO

3:28 Free Camping near Silverton, CO

4:04 Free Camping near Pagosa Springs, CO

4:49 Free Camping near Buena Vista, CO

5:41 Free Camping in Shavano Wildlife Management Area

6:09 Free Camping at Williams Fork Reservoir

6:43 Free Camping near Grand Lake, CO

7:21 Free Camping near Fruita, CO

[lexstacks]

I highly recommend the san juan mountains of southwestern Colorado. Anywhere near Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, etc.. i used to camp in Cunningham gulch just outside of Silverton, co. Just past the old one hundred mine. Beautiful country!

[EdMGrant]

Yes these are the sites! And pronounce things this way when you show up, great spots for vacationers 👍

[djp]

Love this app. Please add more free campsites. Camping in the wild is the best way to do it.

[jenniferdiehl]

Also Red Feather Lakes Colorado has a free camping area absolutely breathtaking and has moose and bear wildlife.

[SnaFubar_]

I have wanted to go to Mesa Verde for the past 8-10 years and I am finally able to plan a trip this summer! Thanks for the beautiful campsite advice!

[ictia]

If you’re in the area around Durango or Mancos, you can also do La Plata Canyon Campgrounds- beautiful spot and free too

[MBinDenver]

Thanks for this!!! I've been keeping track of campsites for a few years and this definitely helped fill in the gaps in the Southern part of CO, which we hope to get through this Fall on our way further SW...

[Chopper]

I bought a Prius because it’s perfect for setting up a cozy make shift bed inside. I’m nervous about this but here I go.

[nicholasdanielson]

I am only 19 years old, but for the last six-ish years of my life I've known that I want to move to college when I am capable of doing so. The info on this site has provided me with even more exciting opportunities to explore the day I move! Thanks for the content.

[lpnlivelihood]

The best video sharing. I love watching new places around the world as I have never been anywhere.

[irishman]

Can't wait, moving to CS in June, campervan is ready to explore.

[blakerarus]

Thank you for this. Going to give Stillwater pass a try in a couple of weeks!

[whistlewyouwork]

I love Campendium and use it often, but these videos are very helpful. Nice to see the areas nearby and have the links. We've been wanting to go to Mesa Verde, but were very unhappy to learn that they don't take the National Parks Senior Pass. Love the option of the nearby campsite you featured. Thank you!

Twin Lakes and Leadville have some great boondocking spots that could make this list

[curtc]

Thanks for sharing, great content. As a Rocky Mountain region resident I'm always looking for new adventures. Will check these places out.

[khamtp]

good video love it next year are family plan to visiting and stay at free camping site

[awitnessuntoallnations]

Great video! Thank you for highlighting free camping in Colorado. Hoping to have the opportunity to visit beautiful Colorado this summer. All of your recommendations look inviting. Can see why they made the list! 😊

[stevefrancis]

Thank you for doing a great job. Info and more free campsites would be great. Gives the wife confidence.

[sonny]

Lived in Colorado my whole life and didn't know about these places

[lenodesignusa]

The Best Free Campsite! Thank you for doing a great job