Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon

Black Hawk, Colorado

About

Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon is a mountain camping destination located just 45 minutes from the Denver metro area and 30 minutes from Golden, Colorado. Nestled between colorful aspens with beautiful mountain views, the campground offers a variety of accommodations including RV sites, rustic cabins, glamping cabins, and tent sites. The property features modern amenities such as a clean bathhouse with hot showers, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, fire pits, picnic tables, and an onsite Black Bear General Store offering local beer, wine, and snacks. Nearby activities include fishing, hiking and biking trails, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, casinos at Black Hawk and Central City, and access to the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. The campground is pet-friendly and welcomes families with a kids playground, horseshoes, and cornhole activities.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• 30 Amp Sites
• 50 Amp Sites
• Back-In Sites
• Pull-Through Sites
• Tent Sites
• Rustic Cabins
• Glamping Cabins

Local Attractions

• Golden Gate Canyon State Park
• Casinos at Black Hawk
• Casinos at Central City
• Gilpin County Community Center
• Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
• Fishing trails
• Hiking trails
• Biking trails