Dispersed Camping in Jefferson County, Colorado
Showing 48 locations in Jefferson County.
24 Hour Fitness - Edgewater
Paved commercial parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness in Edgewater, primarily viable for members seeking short-term overnight parking.
24 Hour Fitness
This paved suburban parking lot at 24 Hour Fitness in Ken Caryl offers potential overnight parking for self-contained campervans, though local municipal regulations and gym management policies may restrict extended stays.
24 Hour Fitness
A paved parking lot located outside of a suburban fitness center, providing a potential short-term parking option for low-profile vehicles.
Ag Ranch Road Dispersed
Convenient dispersed camping along the Ag Ranch road corridor in Jefferson County. The route is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle types, offering quick access to the surrounding Pike National Forest.
Anytime Fitness
This paved commercial parking lot at Anytime Fitness in Evergreen provides a potential quick stop, though overnight parking is subject to private property rules and local municipal restrictions.
Bear Creek Canyon Road Pull-offs
A scenic roadside parking corridor along Bear Creek, providing quick overnight parking option. Sites are situated on a slope directly next to the rushing creek and close to hiking trails, but feature a significant slope and direct exposure to highway traffic.
Bison Mountain Backcountry Site
A remote walk-in backcountry camping spot located in the scenic Pike National Forest near Bison Mountain.
Chatfield State Park Campground
A large, highly developed state park campground situated along the shores of Chatfield Reservoir, featuring nearly 200 paved sites distributed across multiple modern loops. Tucked into standard prairie grassland with beautiful, clear views of the Front Range foothills, this facility caters exceptionally well to large RVs and trailers. The park is highly organized, clean, and features top-tier facilities including electric hookups, central dump stations, flush toilets, hot showers, and laundry equipment.
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Chief Hosa Campground
Chief Hosa Campground is a historic developed municipal campground managed by the City of Denver. Nestled in a pine forest, it offers tent and RV sites with water and electricity, along with clean restrooms, coin-operated showers, and a dump station.
Cub Creek Dispersed Camping
Provides dispersed camping opportunities along the Cub Creek forest corridor in a wooded setting near Evergreen.
Cub Creek Trailhead
This trailhead parking area in the Arapaho National Forest provides access to popular hiking trails like Maxwell Falls. While overnight parking is allowed for backpackers, sleeping in vehicles or camping directly in the lot is prohibited.
Dakota Ridge RV Park
A premium year-round RV resort situated near the foothills, offering full hookups and convenient access to municipal attractions and mountain corridors.
Front Range Inn
This paved commercial parking lot associated with the Front Range Inn offers overnight stays in its west lot, particularly for Harvest Hosts members and self-contained rigs. Guests are expected to support the business by purchasing food or drinks during their stay.
Home Depot
A commercial retail parking lot in a suburban area offering level parking spaces. The rear portion of the lot is typically quieter and darker, though shared with commercial rental equipment.
Indian Paintbrush Campground - Bear Creek Lake Park
An established regional park campground situated near Red Rocks. This open prairie-style campground features gravel sites, hookups, and easy access to hiking and biking trails.
Lakewood Industrial Stealth Parking
A street parking option located in an industrial and commercial pocket of Lakewood. Paved streets and parked commercial trucks are common, though local ordinances strictly limit vehicle habitation.
Lakewood Parkside Stealth Parking
A collection of suburban streets and public park boundaries in Lakewood offering low-profile overnight spots. While nearby parks like O'Kane and Belmar provide scenic surroundings, local signs and neighborhood sensitivity require strict stealth tactics.
Lost Park Campground
Lost Park Campground is a peaceful, high-altitude developed camping area nestled within the Pike National Forest. Featuring 12 first-come, first-served campsites, the grounds are equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water, though visitors must pack out all personal trash.
Lower Maxwell Falls Trailhead
This trailhead parking area provides access to the popular Maxwell Falls trail system within the Arapaho National Forest. Overnight parking or camping is strictly prohibited at this day-use site.
North Fork Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Pike National Forest offering peaceful dispersed camping options.
Pike National Forest Backcountry Site
This is a secluded backcountry walk-in campsite located within Pike National Forest, accessible only via hiking trails.
Pike National Forest Backcountry Sites
A collection of secluded walk-in and backcountry tent camping sites located within the Pike National Forest near Evergreen.
Pike National Forest Hike-In Site
This is a primitive, walk-in backcountry campsite located in the South Platte Ranger District of Pike National Forest.
Planet Fitness Edgewater
A standard commercial parking lot location offering potential overnight parking for gym members.
Planet Fitness Lakewood
A paved commercial gym parking lot in Lakewood, best suited for self-contained overnight parking.
Rainbow Trout Ranch and Campground
An established, family-owned private campground situated just off Highway 285 near Evergreen. The park features around thirty flat campsites with electrical hookups, set adjacent to trout-stocked fishing ponds. Some sites can become muddy during periods of rain.
Rolling Creek Trailhead
This trailhead parking area in the Pike National Forest serves as a convenient staging point for the Rolling Creek Trail, offering flat parking on a native dirt surface. It is well-suited for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet night with direct wilderness trail access.
Sawmill Campground
A scenic hike-in campground nestled in the quiet pine forests of White Ranch Park. Accessible only via a moderate hike from the park trailhead, this spot provides designated tent sites and basic backcountry amenities. Perfect for backpackers seeking a secluded woodland retreat near Golden.
Sourdough Springs Campground
A quiet walk-in campground located in White Ranch Park requiring reservations through Jefferson County Open Space.
South Platte District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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Staunton State Park - Aspen Loop
This scenic loop features six walk-in, tent-only campsites nestled within beautiful aspen groves. Campers must carry all gear approximately one mile from the designated parking area. Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, and a bear-proof food locker.
Staunton State Park - Ponderosa Loop
The Ponderosa Loop provides ten walk-in, tent-only sites nestled under high ponderosa canopy and adjacent to striking rock features. The hike from the parking lot is relatively short, making it highly accessible. Standard park facilities like vault toilets and trash bins are located near the trailhead.
Staunton State Park - Spruce Loop
Tucked away in dense spruce and pine forest, this loop contains nine walk-in campsites that offer a deep-woods feel. Vault toilets and water pumps are available at the trailhead parking area. It requires a moderate hike of about half a mile to access the loop.
Staunton State Park Camping
Staunton State Park features scenic, walk-in only campgrounds divided into three forested loops: Aspen, Ponderosa, and Spruce. These tent-only sites offer a secluded wilderness experience just a short hike from the parking area. The park is strictly regulated and highly managed, requiring reservations and park vehicle passes.
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TA Travel Center Edgewater
A bustling commercial truck stop and travel plaza suitable for quick, single-night stays.
Topaz Mountain Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor winding through the scenic pine forests of Pike National Forest along Topaz Mountain Road.
Upper Maxwell Falls Trailhead
Upper Maxwell Falls Trailhead offers direct parking-lot access to scenic hiking trails within the Arapaho National Forest. While overnight parking is permitted for active backcountry hikers, sleeping in parked vehicles or camping inside the trailhead lot is restricted.
Urban Stealth Parking (Columbine)
An industrial street parking corridor located near Northwood Drive in Columbine. The surrounding area features commercial properties and active industrial yards.
Urban Stealth Parking (Evergreen)
Paved public commuter lot outside Evergreen. While convenient for quick staging or day parking, overnight stays are highly visible and subject to active municipal monitoring and law enforcement patrols.
Urban Stealth Parking (Lakewood)
An urban roadside parking option on a municipal side street in Lakewood, offering convenient access to local shops and services.
Urban Stealth Parking (West Pleasant View)
This suburban corridor offers street parking options near local dining and services. Local municipal guidelines restrict overnight vehicle habitation.
Walmart Lakewood
A spacious commercial lot located near major services. However, strict overnight parking restrictions are actively enforced by patrolling security.
Wellington Lake
A privately owned, scenic recreation area surrounding Wellington Lake. The property features developed lakeside campsites, hiking trails, rock climbing, and fishing. Dispersed camping options also exist further out along adjacent forest service roads.
Wellington Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Wellington Lake Road within Pike National Forest, offering designated campsites with panoramic mountain views of Mount Evans and the surrounding burn area.
West 43rd Drive Stealth Parking
Paved street parking along a dead-end road near residential complexes in the Applewood area. This location offers a quick, quiet overnight option for low-profile vehicles, though it requires discretion to avoid disturbing nearby residents.
Windy Peak Backcountry Campsites
A remote collection of primitive hike-in backcountry campsites situated in the scenic Pike National Forest near Windy Peak. These sites are accessible only by trail, offering a classic wilderness backpacking experience.