SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND campground
Lake George, Colorado

SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND

Mostly first-come
23 campsites
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23

Total Campsites

Campground

Reservable Sites

Mostly first-come

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

Organization

Managing agency

Overview

About SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND

Overview Spillway Campground is perched along the South Platte River near the base of the dam of Eleven Mile Reservoir. Adventurists and families alike will find things to do here. Birding is excellent, as is hiking. Rock climbers enjoy the solid rocky cliffs of the canyon and fly fishermen find abundant catches in the river. Recreation Hike the Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Reservoir. Occasionally, Golden Eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Springtime brings higher chances of spotting Bald Eagles. Visitors enjoy fishing by shore or canoe. Rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon and pike are among the species anglers are likely to find. Facilities Hike the Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Reservoir. Occasionally, Golden Eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Springtime brings higher chances of spotting Bald Eagles. Visitors enjoy fishing by shore or canoe. Rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon and pike are among the species anglers are likely to find. Natural Features The campground, at altitude 8,500 feet, is located at the edge of Eleven Mile Canyon, furthest from the canyon entrance. Some campsites are shaded by scattered spruce and ponderosa pine. Spillway is the closest campground to the Eleven Mile Reservoir, which spans 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length. Eleven Mile Canyon was cut by the South Platte River and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs. 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. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. 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.

  • 23 total campsites listed.
  • Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
  • Most common site type: unknown (23).
  • Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
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Campsite Inventory

23 sites to choose from

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23total sites

0

Reservable

0

Accessible

Amenities & Details

Everything you need to know

CAMPFIRE RINGS

Campfire Rings

Campfire Allowed

Yes

Site capacity

Single

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Condition Rating

Basic

DRINKING WATER (HAND PUMP)

Drinking Water (hand pump)

Driveway entry

Back-In, Parallel

Driveway surface

Gravel

HOST

Host

Max guests

8

Max vehicle length (ft)

20, 25, 32, 35

Minimum guests

Yes

PICNIC TABLES

Picnic Tables

Pets allowed

Yes

Shade

No, Yes

Site Access

Hike-In

VAULT TOILETS

Vault Toilets

Reservations & Contact

Plan your stay

Mostly first-come

Email

tbolton@goexplorus.com

Getting There

From Lake George, Colorado, turn off of Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about one mile turn right to the Eleven Mile Canyon entrance. Spillway Campground is the last campground which is about 9 miles up Eleven Mile Canyon near the dam.

FAQ

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Everything you need to know before your trip to SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND.

How do reservations work for SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND?

Reservation availability for SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.

What campsite types are available at SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND?

SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND currently lists Unknown (23).

Where is SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND located?

SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND is in Colorado near Lake George. Coordinates: 38.9067, -105.4678.

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