Idaho Springs RV Campground

Campground in Idaho Springs, CO • 39 RV Sites

Idaho Springs RV Campground sits in Idaho Springs, Colorado, in the Clear Creek Canyon corridor 40 minutes west of Denver on Interstate 70—the only short-term RV park in Clear Creek County and the closest RV camping to both the historic mining town of Idaho Springs and the ski resort corridor that extends west toward Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Vail. The resort's riverside position along Clear Creek gives it the kind of creek-side camping setting that mountain Colorado camping at its best delivers, with the water audible from sites and the canyon walls of the Front Range framing the views. Full hookup sites with concrete pads, water, electric, and sewer service are complemented by private shower rooms, propane service, a dump station, and laundry facilities. A playground, walking trails, enchanted fairy forest with an embedded geocache, and dog park (leash-free zone) provide on-site recreation beyond the creek itself, and a camp store carries the supplies that campers run short of mid-trip. Pull-through sites accommodate larger rigs, and the concrete pad construction keeps sites level and clean across the variable Colorado mountain weather conditions. WiFi and picnic facilities round out the guest amenities. Clear Creek itself is the central recreation asset of the canyon: the creek's cold, fast-moving water supports whitewater kayaking, gold panning, and trout fishing within the campground's immediate vicinity, and the Clear Creek Whitewater Park in Idaho Springs provides beginner and intermediate kayak waves in a managed urban whitewater facility that made Idaho Springs one of the Front Range's go-to whitewater destinations. In spring and early summer, commercial whitewater rafting trips use the creek's higher flows for guided float trips accessible from outfitters in Idaho Springs just minutes from the campground. The Argo Mill and Tunnel Museum provides Idaho Springs's best connection to the mining history that defined Clear Creek Canyon from the 1859 gold rush through the late nineteenth century—the Argo Tunnel extended two miles into the mountains and provided drainage and ore transport for dozens of Clear Creek mining operations during the Colorado mining boom, and the museum's underground tour gives visitors direct access to the tunnel infrastructure. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, a reconstructed narrow-gauge steam railroad that connects Idaho Springs with Georgetown via a spectacular spiral loop bridge engineered to gain elevation in a tight canyon, provides one of the more memorable historic railroad excursion experiences in Colorado. Idaho Springs RV Resort and Campground operates seasonally in the mountain camping season, typically spring through fall, with the ski resort proximity providing the occasional early-season and late-season visitor positioning for winter sports. The resort's position 40 minutes west of Denver makes it accessible for Front Range campers who want mountain camping without driving deep into the high country, and its place as the only short-term RV option in Clear Creek County gives it an effective monopoly on RV camping for Idaho Springs visitors. Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin are within 30 minutes west for shoulder-season skiing when lower elevations are camping-friendly.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- RV Check-in Time: 2 p.m.
- RV Check-Out Time: 11 a.m.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision regarding spot placement.Daily Information
- No current fire ban.
- Propane refills are available in the campground.Quiet Hours
- 9:30 PM to 7 AM.Site Changes
- You have been assigned a specific site.
- If you wish to move, please check with the office.
- Due to reservations and maintenance, moving may not be possible.Campfires
- Wood fires during a fire ban are strictly prohibited.
- Some fire ban levels allow for propane fire pits, which can be rented or purchased at the campground store.
- When there is no fire ban, fires may only be lit in designated fire rings.
- Firewood is available for purchase in the campground store.Pet Policies
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times unless in designated pet parks.
- Please pick up after your pet. Complimentary bag stations are located throughout the park.
- Do not leave your pet unattended. Leaving pets outside may attract mountain lions.Trash
- Never leave food out at night, as this will attract bears.
- Dispose of all trash and food waste in the dumpsters.
- Secure all trash from the wind so it does not blow into the woods.Vehicles
- Each reservation includes one RV/camper and one vehicle per site. Trailers, boats, and additional vehicles incur extra fees.
- Please do not park in the road or on the mulch.
- Please do not wash your vehicle or RV at the site.
- Absolutely no mechanical work is permitted at the sites.Electrical Use
- You are responsible for understanding how many amps you are using.
- Amp usage over the 50 AMPs provided may trip the breaker.Restrooms
- Restrooms are open 24/7.
- Non-service dogs and other animals are not permitted in shower rooms.Fireworks and Firearms
- Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited in our park.Respecting Nature
- Please help us preserve the beauty of our surroundings by not picking any flowers or plants.
- If you come across a flower on the ground, kindly leave it where it is.
- Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our area pristine.