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Collegiate Peaks

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.5 (319)
Collegiate Peaks
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 47m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Collegiate Peaks in Colorado has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, COLL #003–COLL #008 next to each othersites #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015, #025, #026, #032, #033, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #C, #H, #I, #J, #K, #M, #N
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #009, #034, #L
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #B, #F
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #K
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #031, #A
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #012, #024, #O, #P
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #017

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COLL #003 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #003 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #003 — Campsite parking are surrounded by trees
Site COLL #003 · Campsite parking are surrounded by treesSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #004 — Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by trees
Site COLL #004 · Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by treesSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #004 — Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by trees
Site COLL #004 · Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by treesSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #005 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #005 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #005 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #005 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #006 — Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by trees
Site COLL #006 · Campsite parking area with site post surrounded by treesSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #006 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #006 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #007 — Shade campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #007 · Shade campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #008 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #008 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
Campsite COLL #008 — Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pit
Site COLL #008 · Shaded campsite with picnic table and fire pitSalida Ranger District
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ South Main Public Parking10.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.5 midirections →
🔌 BV Charge10.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Collegiate Peaks over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 5–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.5★★★★★317 ratings
5★226
4★54
3★22
2★10
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.1/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Collegiate Peaks FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Collegiate Peaks?

Collegiate Peaks in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Collegiate Peaks?

Campsite fees at Collegiate Peaks run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Collegiate Peaks when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Collegiate Peaks often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Collegiate Peaks?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Collegiate Peaks over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 5–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Collegiate Peaks a good campground?

Collegiate Peaks holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 319 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Collegiate Peaks?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Collegiate Peaks, Verizon rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 127 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Collegiate Peaks located?

Collegiate Peaks is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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