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17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
16 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (20 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Colorado, United States.
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23 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, Colorado, United States.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (29 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Museum in Denver, Colorado, United States.
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26 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Theme park in Denver, Colorado.
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28 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ridge in Colorado, United States.
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31 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (57 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park In Park and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States.
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32 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States.
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33 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States.
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39 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (69 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Colorado in the United States.
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40 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (75 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National monument in the United States.
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50 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (59 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Boulder County, Colorado, United States.
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70 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (106 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Colorado, USA.
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80 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 109 miles · 2 hr 35 min
National park in Colorado, United States.
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91 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (134 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Colorado, USA.
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112 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 168 miles · 3 hr 55 min
National park in Alamosa and Saguache counties in Colorado, United States.
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120 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (172 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
1833 fort located in Otero County, Colorado, USA.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 79 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
13 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (19 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Rampart Range Recreation Area's Designated Dispersed Camping is operated by ExplorUS LLC. Camping is only allowed in numbered campsites and requires a fee. Trailhead parking within the Rampart Range Recreation Area is free.
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14 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground. The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Equestrian Trail.
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17 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Chatfield Dam, located southwest of Denver on the South Platte River, was the second of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods.
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19 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Cherry Creek Dam, located at the southeast edge of Denver in Aurora, CO, was the first of the three dams to be built to protect the Denver region from catastrophic South Platte River floodwaters that plagued the area for more than 100…
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22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lone Rock Campground, located along the South Platte River, boasts spectacular views and top-notch fly fishing waters. Hikers thoroughly enjoy the nearby Gill Trail and kayakers are drawn to the rapids of the rushing river.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Kelsey is one of two campgrounds within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado.
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24 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Colorado Campground is a favorite family destination near Manitou Lake Picnic Area north of the town of Woodland Park. A short trail leads to the lovely lake, where visitors enjoy fishing, bird watching and canoeing.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Manitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for groups up to 50 people.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Painted Rocks Campground is located a short distance from Manitou Lake Picnic Area and the Centennial Bike Trail in central Colorado.
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Meadows Group Campground offers a wonderful opportunity for groups to enjoy the great outdoors.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pike Community is a group campground located about 6 miles north of Woodland Park in central Colorado. It is a popular choice for of all ages, complete with a baseball field, sand volleyball court and a horseshoe pit.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
South Meadows Campground, located 5 miles north of Woodland Park, provides a scenic spot for campers to rest and enjoy the many recreational offerings of the area.
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26 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado.
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26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (61 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Red Rocks Group Campground is located 4 miles north of the town of Woodland Park, Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for hiking, biking and visiting the nearby 5-acre Manitou Lake.
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28 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located about 10 miles from the town of Woodland Park, Colorado, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above the Rampart Reservoir. Here, campers have access to prime fishing and mountain biking and hiking trails.
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29 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Thunder Ridge Campground, located above the Rampart Reservoir, is one of two campgrounds within the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. The campground overlooks the reservoir, which is popular for fishing.
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30 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
This 15,000 acre site provides a Refuge for both wildlife and visitors. Through wildlife management, species like the endangered black-footed ferret are thriving in the wild and raising their young.
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35 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis with native wildlife and plants in an urban setting.
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37 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (92 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The beautiful Spruce Grove campground is positioned beside large rock outcroppings on Tarryall Creek. Magnificent hiking trails to the Lost Creek Wilderness Area are just steps away from the Creek Bridge.
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39 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world.
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39 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (83 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Round Mountain is a small, rustic campground that sits just 6 miles from Lake George and Eleven Mile Canyon, 11 miles from the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and 15 miles to Eleven Mile Reservoir.
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56 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Shelf Road is one of the most popular sport climbing areas in Colorado. It is located in south central Colorado, north of Canon City. Shelf Road follows the old stagecoach route to Cripple Creek.
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60 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Seep Springs Recreation Area is located near Canon City offering fun and challenging trails combined with outstanding views.
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62 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Fossils of well-known species of large dinosaurs have been discovered at this site over the last 120 years.
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67 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Gold Belt Tour Back Country Byway retraces the historic travel routes for the World’s Greatest Gold Camp, Cripple Creek. Travel on a historic, narrow-gauge railroad bed, an old stage road, and a county road on the Byway.
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68 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases.
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70 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Developments include 5 campgrounds with 151 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. A concession-operated public marina located at the north end of the lake (970.667.1062).
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71 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This beautiful high-alpine tundra and Area of Critical Environmental Concern contains significant biodiversity. There are several small parcels of BLM land here, with unique geological formations and 18 rare plant species.
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72 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project . One campground with 41 campsites. Access is good.
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72 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project , one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation.
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73 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands ( forest locator map ) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's…
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76 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest.
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76 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Marys Lake is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. There are 2 dikes on the shoreline of Marys Lake, located approximately 2 miles from Estes Park, Colorado.
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77 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Estes, a feature of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project , is formed by Olympus Dam constructed across the Big Thompson River.
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77 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps.
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77 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Texas Creek Recreation area is located west of Canon City and is a popular high-use area for motorized recreation users.
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78 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Recreation at Pueblo Reservoir is managed by the Colorado State Parks under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office, Loveland, Colorado.Pueblo Reservoir was created by Pueblo Dam which crosses the Arkansas…
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79 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project , are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists.
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79 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Chatfield State Park, Aurora, Denver Art Museum, Lakewood, Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 20 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 23 miles north in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles north in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 29 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 39 miles, including Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping (13 miles west), Indian Creek Equestrian Campground (14 miles west), Lone Rock Campground (Co) (22 miles southwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.