Can you reserve a site at Springer Gulch?

Yes, Springer Gulch is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Springer Gulch have?

15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Springer Gulch?

28 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Springer Gulch?

Yes, pets are allowed at Springer Gulch.

Are campfires allowed at Springer Gulch?

Campfires are allowed at Springer Gulch. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Springer Gulch, Colorado — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Springer Gulch Campground is located in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a short walk from the South Platte River, offering sweeping mountain views at an altitude of 8,300 feet. Fly fishermen will find an abundance of trout and visitors enjoy exploring area trails.

Recreation

Hikers can access the nearby Overlook Trail and take in breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir. On this hike, lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of golden eagles nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Trail access is from Spillway Campground.

Facilities

Springer Gulch Campground offers about 14 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are dirt and fit trailers up to 25 feet in length. Campground amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and a hand pump for drinking water.

Natural Features

Ponderosa, aspen and fir trees are scattered throughout the campground and become more dense at sites that are further up the gulch. Eleven Mile Canyon was cut by the South Platte River and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs. The Eleven Mile Reservoir is a short senic drive away. Visitors are likely to see wildlife like elk, mule deer, foxes, and the occasional mountain lions and bears. At dusk, bats may be spotted as well.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy 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.

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: Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
14 bookable sites
15 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 28 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: SPRINGER GULCH

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric
4 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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15 campsites at Springer Gulch

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
002	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
003	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
004	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
005 - Host	SPRINGER GULCH	Management	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
006	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
007	SPRINGER GULCH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
008	SPRINGER GULCH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
009	SPRINGER GULCH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
010	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
011	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
012	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
013	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
014	SPRINGER GULCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
015	SPRINGER GULCH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Lake George, turn south off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow County Road 96 turn right to the Eleven Mile Canyon entrance. Springer Gulch Campground is on the right about 6 miles from the entrance.

38.92738, -105.42489 · 38°55'38.6"N 105°25'29.6"W

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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, 2.8 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 Springer Gulch

Can you reserve a site at Springer Gulch?: Yes, Springer Gulch is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Springer Gulch have?: 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Springer Gulch?: 28 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Springer Gulch?: Yes, pets are allowed at Springer Gulch.
Does Springer Gulch have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Springer Gulch?: Campfires are allowed at Springer Gulch. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Springer Gulch also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Springer Gulch'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 m

Restrictions:

Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving.
Maximum of eight people per site.
Facility roads are not paved.
No more than a 14-night consecutive stay.
Dogs must always be leashed.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Accessibility:

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USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Springer Gulch

Riverside (Co) 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spillway Campground 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Mountain 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Round Mountain 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pulver Mountain Group Site 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Guffey Gorge / Paradise Cove 12 mi · Activity pass · we watch it
Happy Meadows 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spruce Grove Campground 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Happy Meadows Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center 7.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.

Springer Gulch