Columbine Campground
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (93 reviews)
Season: May through October
Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado. This campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the campground.This campground has 46 sites on two loops. Five of these sites are suitable for tents only; the others are suitable for both RV and/or tents.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/columbine-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Columbine Campground offers affordable camping ($26/night) with spacious, well-maintained sites and access to numerous hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, friendly management, and great value for a federal campground.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion and Bobcat present in area. Also expect Mule Deer, Moose, Steller's Jay, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds.
Insider tips for Columbine Campground: Many first-come, first-serve sites available — arrive early Rough dirt/gravel road from Central City requires high-clearance or patience; worth it for the nominal fee Off-road vehicle parking nearby attracts jeep traffic — site location matters if noise is a concern Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Columbine Campground if: You need RV hookups — only some sites have electric and most are not self-contained suitable. You want reliable reservations — federal campground books up; book early. You prefer quiet camping away from off-road activity. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Columbine Campground: May-October — Official operating season only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pickle Gulch (Morrison, CO), Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co) (Morrison, CO), Kelly Dahl (Morrison, CO), Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout (Idaho Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Columbine Campground
Cell signal at Columbine Campground (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
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado. This campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the campground.This campground has 46 sites on two loops. Five of these sites are suitable for tents only; the others are suitable for both RV and/or tents.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryMany first-come, first-serve sites available
arrive early
Rough dirt/gravel road from Central City requires high-clearance or patience; worth it for the nominal fee
Off-road vehicle parking nearby attracts jeep traffic
site location matters if noise is a concern
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Official operating season only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the town of Central City, follow Gilpin County Route 3 west to NFSR 176.1. NFSR 176.1 access is a rough section of dirt road. County Route 3 is a rough section of gravel and dirt road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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