Riverside (Co)
PSICC — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake George, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (92 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riverside Campground lies across the road form South Platte River, providing a scenic base camp for fishing, hiking and rock climbing. The campground is tucked in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a delightful place to view polished granite walls surrounding the open valley of the river. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding areas, with opportunities to see elk, mule deer, chipmunks and porcupines.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Riverside Campground offers nearly 20 reserva
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Scenic base camp in Eleven Mile Canyon with easy river access, beautiful granite wall views, and opportunities for fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting and open space for outdoor recreation.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Mountain Bluebird, and California Gull documented in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Riverside (Co): Only 3 back-in sites suitable for RVs 40 feet or larger; book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. No water spigots at individual sites — water comes from a community tank. Hard Rock Interpretive Trail (1-mile self-guided) is accessible directly from the campground.
Skip Riverside (Co) if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You have a large RV and plan to explore west up the canyon — not recommended for rigs 40 feet or larger.. You prefer full bathroom facilities — only vault toilets available..
Best time to visit Riverside (Co): May-October — Official operating season; one reviewer noted off-season would be preferable for avoiding crowds..
Nearby campgrounds: Springer Gulch (Lake George, CO), Cove Campground (Lake George, CO), Spillway Campground (Lake George, CO), Blue Mountain (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside (Co)
Cell signal at Riverside (Co) (Lake George, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- 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.
Riverside Campground lies across the road form South Platte River, providing a scenic base camp for fishing, hiking and rock climbing. The campground is tucked in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a delightful place to view polished granite walls surrounding the open valley of the river. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding areas, with opportunities to see elk, mule deer, chipmunks and porcupines.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Riverside Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 3 back-in sites suitable for RVs 40 feet or larger; book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
No water spigots at individual sites
water comes from a community tank.
Hard Rock Interpretive Trail (1-mile self-guided) is accessible directly from the campground.
Official operating season; one reviewer noted off-season would be preferable for avoiding crowds.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Lake George, turn off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about one mile. Turn right at Eleven Mile Canyon entrance. Riverside Campground is located on the left side, not far from Eleven Mile Canyon entrance.
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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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