State Park / State Forest
Near Golden, Colorado: $28–$45/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open April through November. Book 6 months ahead via CPW portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Golden, Colorado
How much does camping at Reverend's Ridge Campground (Golden Gate Canyon SP) cost, and when is it open?
Reverend's Ridge Campground (Golden Gate Canyon SP) near Golden, Colorado (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $28–$45/night, season April through November, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via CPW portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28–$45/night
Season open
April through November
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via CPW portal
The insider read
Closest full-hookup state park camp to Denver — only 45 minutes from the airport. Books out every weekend April-September; weekday cancellations show up Sunday nights. Panorama Point trail leaves from the campground for 100-mile Continental Divide views.
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