Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231856
When Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) reopens
Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
12
Only 12 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 40 monitored sites
Of the 80 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 53 reserved · 27 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 40 monitored sites, 30 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 80 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 53 reserved · 27 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 80
Reserved (of online inventory)53 / 53
Of the 80 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 53 reserved · 27 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 40 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)
Overview
Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.
Recreation
The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below.
Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.
Facilities
There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs.
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children.
Nearby Attractions
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.
40 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookupsPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Interstate 25 in Denver, go west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6, through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn onto State Highway 119, heading toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway approx. 5 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465801-226-3564
BikingCampingFishingHikingScenic Drive
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231856 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-231856 · Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) · Morrison CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 80 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
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No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) in the last 7 days, 12 over 30 days and 12 over the last 90.
Which sites at Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) fit a 35-foot RV?
23 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 37 of those 40 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO) have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 80 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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