Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (CO)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.
There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs.
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- No RV water connections are available.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Sites 1-5, 9 and 10 will not accommodate RVs with slide-outs
- Utility hookups are not available
- The campground has limited first-come, first-served sites
- Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
You must stay on the site you reserved. This is a busy place and site swapping is not allowed.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Tents must fit on the pads provided.
RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25 to 50 feet.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The 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.
Recreation
The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below.
Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, 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.
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Interstate 25 in Denver, go west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn onto State Highway 119, heading toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway approx. 5 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 020, Loop COLD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop COLD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop COLD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
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