Coaldale Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,289 ft
Elevation

Coaldale Campground is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and is a quiet campground with only 10 campsites. Most of the campsites are walk-in sites with small parking areas. The area is thick with gamble oak, juniper, and cottonwood trees . Sites 1-5 are walk-in sites for tent camping. Vault toilet is available only during peak season

Getting there

To get to this campground from Salida, travel 15 miles on Highway 50 east toward Canon City. Just outside of Coaldale, watch for signs indicating access to "Cutty's Resort" and Hayden Creek. Turn right at the signs and get on Fremont County Road 6. County Road 6 travels south, winding up towards Hayden Pass. Cutty's Resort (private) is located on the left and about .25 miles past the resort is Coaldale campground.

38.33587, -105.80199 · 38°20'9.1"N 105°48'7.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.02.42.43.02.41.22.42.12.01.81.62.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Coaldale Campground

Can you reserve a site at Coaldale Campground?
No. Coaldale Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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