Description
Located west of Denver and two miles northwest of Central City, Colorado, in a lodgepole pine forest. Elevation is 9,200 feet. Restrooms are provided. Popular events in the area are Lou Bunch Days, Central City Opera and the Jazz Festival. Activities include gambling at Central City and Blackhawk, "Peak to Peak" hiking and 4-wheeling nearby. Firewood sold at the campground.
Alerts and Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on Weekends. This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holidays. 14 day stay limit within 60 day period. No refunds are given for BAD WEATHER. There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Sites may be available on a first come - first served basis outside the reservation season. Water spigots are at central locations throughout the campground.
Getting There:
Columbine Campground (CO)
ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT
CO
From I25 in Denver, take 6th Ave West to state Highway 6, through clear Creek Canyon. Proceed north on State Highway 119, turn left on Gilpin County Road 279 (Gregory St. next to Bullwackers Casino) in Black Hawk, follow signs to Central City. Gregory st. changes to Lawrence st, at Central City limits, then changes to Eureka St. midway thru Central City. Proceed on Eureka St. until road turns to gravel & follow signs to campground. Campground is located 2 miles northwest of Central City on County Road 279.