Free Camping Near Fort Collins, CO
There are 37 free campgrounds within driving distance of Fort Collins, CO in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground, about 31 miles away. 4 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
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Closest free sites to Fort Collins
- 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
- 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
- South Causeway Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Hecla Point Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Federal Bay Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Silver Crown Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Tumbleweed Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- North Causeway Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Camp Russel Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Happy Jack Campground — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Jerre's Haven — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6
- Vedauwoo Campground (RV) — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 7
- Vedauwoo Campground (Tent) — 42 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 7
- Camp Jack — 43 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.1
- Jelm Wildlife Habitat Management Area Camping — 59 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Gelatt Lake Camping Area — 60 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Parks Ranger District — 64 mi from Fort Collins · Parks Ranger District · Free · Vistas 7.7
- Rob Roy Campground — 75 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Pickaroon Campground — 80 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 6.5
- LITTLE BROOKLYN LAKE GUARD — 81 mi from Fort Collins · LITTLE BROOKLYN LAKE GUARD · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping — 83 mi from Fort Collins · Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Rampart Range Recreation Area — 83 mi from Fort Collins · Rampart Range Recreation Area · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Camping Area C — 84 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 5.5
- JEFFERSON CREEK — 89 mi from Fort Collins · JEFFERSON CREEK · Free · Vistas 7
- Ryan Park Campground — 90 mi from Fort Collins · WY · Free · Vistas 7.2
- ASPEN (CO) — 90 mi from Fort Collins · ASPEN (CO) · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) — 90 mi from Fort Collins · Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) · Free · Vistas 8.5
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Free Camping near Fort Collins FAQ
Is there free camping near Fort Collins?
Yes. This page lists 37 campgrounds near Fort Collins, CO with a $0 fee, sorted by distance — mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency on each spot's page before you go.
How close is free camping to Fort Collins?
The nearest free site in the database is Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground, roughly 31 miles from Fort Collins, CO. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.