Davenport Campground
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Canon City, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Davenport Campground was one of the first Forest Service campgrounds, and is near the now-abandoned Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country. In 2010, Davenport was rebuilt to evoke the original 1920s design. Adirondack shelters and a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces were built and old-style log picnic tables add to the historic character of this campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/davenport-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1920s-style Forest Service campground rebuilt in 2010 with Adirondack shelters and stone fireplace cooking shelter. Google reviewers consistently rate it 5/5, calling it their favorite campground and noting it's super quiet.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Mule Deer, Abert's Squirrel, Rock Squirrel, Western Flycatcher, Pygmy Nuthatch, Chipping Sparrow, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Smooth Greensnake, and Colorado Checkered Whiptail documented in the area.
Insider tips for Davenport Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Campground rebuilt with historic character including old-style log picnic tables and Adirondack shelters Access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing opportunities nearby
Skip Davenport Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer larger campgrounds with more site availability.
Best time to visit Davenport Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ophir Creek Campground (Co) (Westcliffe, CO), Mingus Ranch (CANON CITY, CO), La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Davenport Campground
Cell signal at Davenport Campground (Canon City, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Davenport Campground was one of the first Forest Service campgrounds, and is near the now-abandoned Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country. In 2010, Davenport was rebuilt to evoke the original 1920s design. Adirondack shelters and a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces were built and old-style log picnic tables add to the historic character of this campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Campground rebuilt with historic character including old-style log picnic tables and Adirondack shelters
Access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing opportunities nearby
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to Exit 74. Go west 25 miles on State Highway 165 to Forest Road 382. Turn right onto Forest Road 382 and travel about 2 miles until the road dead ends at the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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