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17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town21 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Weld County, Colorado, United States.
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Town22 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado.
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Town27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States.
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National park site35 miles southwest · straight-line distance
National park in Colorado, United States.
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38 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Boulder County, Colorado, United States.
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Town44 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (49 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and seat of Laramie County.
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State park44 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in Colorado, United States.
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State park44 miles north · straight-line distance
State park in Wyoming, United States.
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Things to do54 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (67 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Railroad museum in Golden, Colorado.
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Things to do56 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (60 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Museum in Denver, Colorado, United States.
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Things to do60 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (72 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ridge in Colorado, United States.
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State park77 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in Colorado, United States.
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Ski area92 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (135 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Colorado, USA.
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100 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (162 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Colorado, USA.
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National park site114 miles northeast · straight-line distance
National monument in the United States.
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114 miles south · straight-line distance
National monument in the United States.
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National park site120 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Historic site in Nebraska, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 76 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
1 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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6 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Horsetooth Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project , furnishes the main water supply for the Poudre Valley. The reservoir is 6.5 miles long, and is formed by four large earthfill dams.
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15 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project . One campground with 41 campsites. Access is good.
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16 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Developments include 5 campgrounds with 151 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. A concession-operated public marina located at the north end of the lake (970.667.1062).
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17 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project , one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation.
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18 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (26 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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20 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Narrows Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 32 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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23 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (37 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Mountain Park Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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24 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Kelly Flats is a first-come, first-served campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. There are 29 sites available including four walk-in tent sites.
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
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26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Estes, a feature of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project , is formed by Olympus Dam constructed across the Big Thompson River.
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28 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Marys Lake is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. There are 2 dikes on the shoreline of Marys Lake, located approximately 2 miles from Estes Park, Colorado.
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29 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Aspenglen is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance. All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov.
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31 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Dowdy Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
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31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest.
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31 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Redfeather Ranger Station has two cabins, and an office with a visitor's center. The Ranger Cabin and the Assistant Ranger Cabin are available for lodging. Guests must provide linens, bedding, pillows, towels and toiletries.
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31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Moraine Park Campground is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, overlooking Moraine Park. To access the campground, enter RMNP via Beaver Meadows, Fall River or Grand Lake Entrances and follow signs to Bear Lake Road.
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31 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
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32 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
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32 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
There are 29 first-come, first-served campsites that allow tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Sites are best for tent camping due to unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins.
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32 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
All campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or call 1-877-444-6777.
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34 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet.
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36 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Located in northern Colorado, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park can explore over 415 square miles (265,807 acres) within the Southern Rocky Mountains.
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37 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project , are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists.
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49 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis with native wildlife and plants in an urban setting.
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51 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
This 15,000 acre site provides a Refuge for both wildlife and visitors. Through wildlife management, species like the endangered black-footed ferret are thriving in the wild and raising their young.
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52 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps.
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54 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.
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55 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established on January 28, 1932, by Executive Order. Consisting of 1,928 acres, the refuge is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Laramie.
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55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases.
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60 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.
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62 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.
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63 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Cherry Creek Dam, located at the southeast edge of Denver in Aurora, CO, was the first of the three dams to be built to protect the Denver region from catastrophic South Platte River floodwaters that plagued the area for more than 100…
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64 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System It is situated south of Walden, Colorado at an elevation ranging from 8,100 to 8,700 feet above sea level.
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65 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Colorado's only open sand dune area for OHV recreation is situated at the eastern edge of North Park at the toe of the Medicine Bow Mountain Range.
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67 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The wetland complexes of Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge provide important water resources that support resting, nesting and foraging areas for migratory birds in the semiarid environment of the Laramie Plains basin.
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68 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Chatfield Dam, located southwest of Denver on the South Platte River, was the second of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods.
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76 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
There are approximately 120 miles of designated roads and motorized trails in the Wolford Mountain Special Recreation Management Area. Motorized use is restricted to designated routes only.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Greeley, Evans, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 21 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 22 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 27 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr over 40 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 37 miles, including Ansel Watrous (18 miles northwest), Stove Prairie (20 miles northwest), Narrows (Co) (22 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.