Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (128 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Centr
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Cold Springs offers scenic camping with easy access to hiking trails and fishing on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, just close enough to Denver but far enough to feel remote. Google reviewers consistently praise well-maintained campsites, clean bathrooms, and good spacing between sites.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions, Moose, Mule Deer, and Short-tailed Weasels present in the area. Also Steller's Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Mountain Bluebird, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co): Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Avoid sites near vault toilets (e.g., Site 24) due to odor issues reported by campers. Easy family-friendly hiking trail available directly from campground.
Skip Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only.. You're sensitive to vault toilet odors — proximity to facilities affects some sites..
Best time to visit Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Off-peak (May-June, September-October) — Federal campground requires early booking; shoulder seasons may offer better availability..
Nearby campgrounds: Pickle Gulch (Morrison, CO), Columbine Campground (Morrison, CO), Kelly Dahl (Morrison, CO), Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout (Idaho Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co)
Cell signal at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co) (Morrison, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Avoid sites near vault toilets (e.g., Site 24) due to odor issues reported by campers.
Easy family-friendly hiking trail available directly from campground.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Federal campground requires early booking; shoulder seasons may offer better availability.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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