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What campers say

Riverside Campground sits in 11 Mile Canyon with striking river and canyon views and easy access to the river for fishing, swimming and tubing. Sites and restrooms are generally well cared for and campground hosts are attentive. Amenities are minimal — pit toilets, a potable water tank with a spigot, and no electrical hookups or dump station — and some campsites are small with limited shade. Proximity to the road can bring traffic noise, and summer weekends may include noisy groups or off‑leash dogs. Good short hikes, open space and wildflowers make it rewarding if you accept those tradeoffs.

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📖 About This Campground

Riverside Campground - Pike National Forest near Florissant, CO. Riverside Campground lies across the road form South Platte River, providing a scenic base camp for fishing, hiking and rock climbing. The campground is tucked in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a delightful place to view polished granite walls surrounding the open valley of the river. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding areas, with opportunities to see elk, mule deer, chipmunks and porcupines. Riverside Campground is located 2 miles SW of Lake George, on CR 96.  It has 18 campsites (some walk in) with parking spurs 30-90 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet.  Elevation is 8,000 feet.  Facilities include toilets, tables, water in the summer season, and fire rings.

Facilities

Riverside Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are grass and gravel and can fit RVs up to 30 feet in length. Tent sites are walk-in only. Drinking water is available by Host site. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets are onsite.

Natural Features

Riverside has large, open campsites at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The South Platte River flows on the other side of Route 96. Eleven Mile Canyon was carved by the river and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs. Downriver is the Eleven Mile Reservoir, spanning 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length.

Recreation

Hard Rock Interpretive Trail, accessible from the campground, is a 1-mile self-guided interpretive walk that leads to an impressive overlook of the canyon. The trail explores the diverse life of the region and offers a chance to see plenty of wildlife and take photos of the sweeping views. Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout can be caught from the South Platte River. Benches along the river allow anglers to relax in comfort while waiting for fish to bite.

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