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
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Boulder, Colorado
Lefthand Canyon Trail
6.13 mi / 1719 ft gainLefthand Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Ward, Colorado
Ceran Saint Vrain Trail
3.96 mi / 561 ft gainCeran Saint Vrain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Jamestown, Colorado.Read more -
Ward, Colorado
Hike the Ceran St. Vrain Trail
5.04 mi / 1207 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Ward, Colorado
South Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop
16.18 mi / 2415 ft gainSouth Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Mountain Lion Trail
6.74 mi / 1506 ft gainMountain Lion Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pinecliffe, Colorado.Read more -
Black Hawk, Colorado
Golden Gate State Park Loop Trail
11.98 mi / 2178 ft gainGolden Gate State Park Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Golden, Colorado.Read more -
Nederland, Colorado
Aspen Alley Trail Loop
2.53 mi / 331 ft gainAspen Alley Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Tallman Ranch via Bridge Creek Trailhead
3.06 mi / 436 ft gainTallman Ranch via Bridge Creek Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Golden, Colorado.Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Peaceful Valley Campground to Camp Dick Campground
1.86 mi / 223 ft gainPeaceful Valley Campground to Camp Dick Campground is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ward, Colorado.Read more -
Ward, Colorado
Winter Camp at Lefthand Reservoir
3 mi / 250 ft gainThe 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 ...Read more -
Ward, Colorado
Brainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail
6.19 mi / 515 ft gainBrainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Camp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail
2.57 mi / 535 ft gainCamp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.Read more -
Ward, Colorado
Beaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain
16.56 mi / 3107 ft gainBeaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Middle St. Vrain Trail
6.16 mi / 804 ft gainMiddle St. Vrain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lyons, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow
3.97 mi / 928 ft gainHorseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Central City, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike the Horseshoe Trail
3.53.6 mi / 910 ft gainThis 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...Read more