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The Best Camping in Boulder

Looking for the best camping in Boulder? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Boulder. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Boulder

  • Boulder, Colorado

    Lefthand Canyon Trail

    6.13 mi / 1719 ft gain
    Lefthand Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.
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  • Ward, Colorado

    Ceran Saint Vrain Trail

    3.96 mi / 561 ft gain
    Ceran Saint Vrain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Jamestown, Colorado.
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  • Ward, Colorado

    Hike the Ceran St. Vrain Trail

    5.0
    4 mi / 1207 ft gain
    The Ceran St. Vrain trail north of Jamestown offers the hiker a nice respite from the summer sun as this path runs through dense pine forests. The trail follows the South St. Vrain Creek for most of the way and follows moderate grades throughout. There is no official end to the trail, only that i...
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  • Ward, Colorado

    South Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop

    16.18 mi / 2415 ft gain
    South Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.
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  • Golden, Colorado

    Mountain Lion Trail

    6.74 mi / 1506 ft gain
    Mountain Lion Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pinecliffe, Colorado.
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  • Black Hawk, Colorado

    Golden Gate State Park Loop Trail

    11.98 mi / 2178 ft gain
    Golden Gate State Park Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Golden, Colorado.
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  • Nederland, Colorado

    Aspen Alley Trail Loop

    2.53 mi / 331 ft gain
    Aspen Alley Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
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  • Golden, Colorado

    Tallman Ranch via Bridge Creek Trailhead

    3.06 mi / 436 ft gain
    Tallman Ranch via Bridge Creek Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Golden, Colorado.
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  • Lyons, Colorado

    Peaceful Valley Campground to Camp Dick Campground

    1.86 mi / 223 ft gain
    Peaceful Valley Campground to Camp Dick Campground is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ward, Colorado.
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  • Ward, Colorado

    Winter Camp at Lefthand Reservoir

    3 mi / 250 ft gain
    The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is a winter adventurers playground with numerous snowshoe and cross country ski options to be explored. This area is popular as it offers dramatic mountain peaks, a trail for everyone (no motorized vehicles off of pavement), and close proximity to the Denver and ...
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  • Ward, Colorado

    Brainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail

    6.19 mi / 515 ft gain
    Brainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.
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  • Lyons, Colorado

    Camp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail

    2.57 mi / 535 ft gain
    Camp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.
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  • Ward, Colorado

    Beaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain

    16.56 mi / 3107 ft gain
    Beaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.
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  • Lyons, Colorado

    Middle St. Vrain Trail

    6.16 mi / 804 ft gain
    Middle St. Vrain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lyons, Colorado.
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  • Golden, Colorado

    Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow

    3.97 mi / 928 ft gain
    Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Central City, Colorado.
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  • Golden, Colorado

    Hike the Horseshoe Trail

    3.5
    3.6 mi / 910 ft gain
    This intermediate hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park is an attraction across seasons – in fall the aspens show beautiful colors, while in spring and and summer wildflowers bloom along the trail. You can also reach three backcountry camping sites via access trails off of Horseshoe. Come early t...
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