Riverside Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 61.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.9606, -105.3750
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Riverside Campground is located two miles southwest 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. Please plan to bring your own water.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Riverside Campground free?
No. Riverside Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Riverside Campground?
From Lake George, turn off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about one mile into Eleven Mile Canyon. Riverside Campground is located on the left side not far from Eleven Mile Canyon entrance.
What are the rules at Riverside Campground?
Maximum RV 30 feet. In the summer, reservations must be made at least four days in advance and there is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three night minimum stay on holidays. There are no hook-ups at this campground. No refunds for bad weather. No water hook ups
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
