Cove Campground
Campground · Colorado · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- 25 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 8,528 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cove Campground is a small, primitive campground ideal for anglers and rock climbers, nestled in the Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River.Recreation
Fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout is one of the most popular activities for campers. Birding and nature photography are also ideal pastimes. Rock climbers enjoy the solid walls of the canyon.Hikers can head to the nearby Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir. Occasionally, Golden Eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Springtime brings higher chances of seeing Bald Eagles.
Facilities
Cove Campground offers four reservable campsites. Drinking water from a hand pump, picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings are available.Natural Features
Cove sits along the river and is one of the closest campground to the Eleven Mile Reservoir, which spans 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length. Eleven Mile Canyon was cut by the South Platte River and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs.Nearby Attractions
Visit the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The facts
- Season: May (dependent on conditions) – Mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 4 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 25 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: COVE CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 3 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
4 campsites at Cove Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | COVE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | COVE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | COVE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | COVE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.91056, -105.46028 · 38°54'38.0"N 105°27'37.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 36 | 45 | 51 | 61 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 69 | 57 | 45 | 34 |
| Low °F | -1 | 3 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 45 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 2 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 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 Cove Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cove Campground?
- Yes, Cove Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cove Campground have?
- 4 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cove Campground?
- 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cove Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cove Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Cove Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Cove Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Cove Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cove Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites
Restrictions:
- Max RV 16 feet.
Camping near Cove Campground
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- Guffey Gorge / Paradise Cove 11.9 mi · Activity pass · we watch it
- Spruce Grove Campground 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riverside Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Happy Meadows Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center 9.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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