Camping Near Fort Collins, CO
There are 161 campgrounds within driving distance of Fort Collins, CO in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is ANSEL WATROUS, about 16 miles away. 27 of the closest are free. 8 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Fort Collins (137). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near Fort Collins (31).
Closest campgrounds to Fort Collins
- ANSEL WATROUS — 16 mi from Fort Collins · ANSEL WATROUS · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.3
- STOVE PRAIRIE — 18 mi from Fort Collins · STOVE PRAIRIE · Vistas 6.8
- NARROWS (CO) — 20 mi from Fort Collins · NARROWS (CO) · Vistas 7
- MOUNTAIN PARK — 21 mi from Fort Collins · MOUNTAIN PARK · Vistas 7.5
- Kelly Flats Campground — 22 mi from Fort Collins · Kelly Flats Campground · Vistas 7
- JACKS GULCH — 23 mi from Fort Collins · JACKS GULCH · Vistas 7
- Tom Bennett Campground — 26 mi from Fort Collins · Tom Bennett Campground · Vistas 7.7
- WEST LAKE — 29 mi from Fort Collins · WEST LAKE · Vistas 7
- DOWDY LAKE — 29 mi from Fort Collins · DOWDY LAKE · Vistas 6.5
- Redfeather Ranger Station — 29 mi from Fort Collins · Redfeather Ranger Station · Vistas 8
- Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground — 30 mi from Fort Collins · Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground · Vistas 8.6
- BELLAIRE LAKE CAMPGROUND — 30 mi from Fort Collins · BELLAIRE LAKE CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.6
- Rocky Mountain NP - Moraine Park — 30 mi from Fort Collins · CO - Estes Park · $30/night · Vistas 8.5
- Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground — 31 mi from Fort Collins · Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground · Free · Vistas 8.8
- Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground — 32 mi from Fort Collins · Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground · Free · Vistas 9
- Meeker Park Overflow Campground — 33 mi from Fort Collins · Meeker Park Overflow Campground · Vistas 8
- OLIVE RIDGE — 35 mi from Fort Collins · OLIVE RIDGE · Vistas 7.7
- Long Draw Campground — 36 mi from Fort Collins · Long Draw Campground · Vistas 7
- North Fork Poudre Campground — 36 mi from Fort Collins · North Fork Poudre Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Sleeping Elephant Campground — 37 mi from Fort Collins · Sleeping Elephant Campground · Vistas 7.3
- Grandview Campground — 38 mi from Fort Collins · Grandview Campground · Vistas 7.5
- PEACEFUL VALLEY — 38 mi from Fort Collins · PEACEFUL VALLEY · Vistas 8.3
- CAMP DICK — 39 mi from Fort Collins · CAMP DICK · Vistas 6.8
- CROW VALLEY — 39 mi from Fort Collins · CROW VALLEY · Vistas 4.1
- Crow Valley Recreation Area — 39 mi from Fort Collins · Crow Valley Recreation Area · Vistas 4.3
- CHAMBERS LAKE — 40 mi from Fort Collins · CHAMBERS LAKE · Vistas 7.5
- PAWNEE — 40 mi from Fort Collins · PAWNEE · Vistas 8.2
- FamCamp — 41 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 3.5
- Sherman Hills Campground — 41 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Twin Bays Campground — 41 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
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Camping near Fort Collins FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Fort Collins?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is ANSEL WATROUS, roughly 16 miles from Fort Collins, CO. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Fort Collins?
Yes. 137 campgrounds near Fort Collins, CO are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Fort Collins page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 8 of the spots near Fort Collins listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.