Cold Springs National Forest Campground
| Region: Front Range |
County: Gilpin |
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| Latitude: 39.878127 | Longitude: -105.493469 | Elevation: 9,200 ft. |
| Total Sites: 38 |
Group Sites: No |
Max Vehicle length: 55 ft |
| Water: Yes | Elec: No | Fire pits: Yes |
| Nearby Towns: Central City, Black Hawk, Nederland |
Cold Springs Campground is found in the Arapaho National Forest in Gilpin County, Colorado. It’s located off Golden Gate Canyon Road on Hwy 119 and is surrounded by Lodgepole pine and aspen trees. Of the 38 sites in the campground, 35 are suitable for RV use and the remaining 3 are more suited to tenting. The roads through the camp are gravel, there are 4 communal water hydrants. There are 4 restrooms, two of which are handicapped accessible. The season for this campground is usually from mid-May through mid-September. Day use and picnic areas are also available.
It’s only 5 miles to the historic mining town of Black Hawk which was settled in 1859 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Adjacent to that is the historic Central City, which flourished during the same time period. Both towns offer casino gambling as well as a museum like look into the late 1800′s of Colorado history. Popular events include Lou Bunch Days, Central City Opera, and the Jazz Festival. Activities in the area include Golden Gate Canyon State Park, vistas and scenery, fishing at Golden Gate Canyon Park, and along the Boulder Canyon by Nederland, scenic drives along the Peak to Peak Highway. Mountain biking and wildlife watching are also popular, and there are many areas for rock climbing in Boulder Canyon.
Additional Services Available:
Vault toilet, trash, hand water pump/spigot, playground, firewood available
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Directions to Cold Springs Campground
| Location: From Denver, off I-25 take 6th Avenue west to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Proceed north on State Highway 119. Campground is located 5 miles north of Blackhawk. You can also access State Highway 119 from I-70 at Exit 244. | |
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Additional Information
- Make Reservations for this campground at least 4 days in advance; First come first serve sites may also be available.
- For current rates and other information, visit this campgrounds web page
- Please review the bulletin board or consult the campground host for specific rules, regulations and restrictions in this campground
