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COLUMBINE CAMPGROUND

Black Hawk, Colorado · USDA Forest Service

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About

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.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.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.For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.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.The campground's two loops are situated in a grove of aspen and lodgepole pine, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Directions

From the town of Central City, follow Gilpin County Route 3 west to NFSR 176.1. NFSR 176.1 access is a rough section of dirt road. County Route 3 is a rough section of gravel and dirt road.

Location

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Details

State
Colorado
City / area
Black Hawk
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Campsites
46
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$26 / night
Rating
4.21 / 5 (140 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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