Five Points Campground

180 reviews

Five Points Campground Introduce

Welcome to Five Points Campground, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Cañon City, Colorado. This premier camping destination offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and family-friendly amenities. Whether you're an avid camper, an RV enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Five Points Campground has something for everyone.

The campground features spacious campsites, each equipped with a gravel tent platform, a picnic table, and a metal fire pit with a cooking grate. The well-spaced sites ensure privacy and a serene environment for all guests. While there is no running water on-site, a clean and convenient bathroom facility is available for your comfort.

One of the standout features of Five Points Campground is its proximity to the Arkansas River. Just a short walk across the highway, you'll find an overlook that offers stunning views of the river and the famous Five Points Rapid. For the adventurous, there's a sandy eddy where you can safely access the river for swimming or wading. However, always exercise caution to avoid the strong currents of the white water.

Nature lovers will appreciate the frequent sightings of bighorn sheep in the surrounding hills, adding a touch of wildlife to your camping experience. The campground is also a great base for rafting trips, with easy access to the river and nearby outfitters.

Customer feedback highlights the exceptional experience at Five Points Campground:

"This is a great campsite. I have come here two years in a row and stay one night and raft the next day. Each campsite has space for a tent that is all gravel, a picnic table, and a metal fire pit with a grate to cook something. There is good space between each campsite."
"Great basic campsite! You can access a swimming area under the bridge, with a rock wall that slows the current. We stayed at site #1004 and it has a raised gravel tent platform a bit uphill from our picnic table and fire pit, and it was a beautiful campsite."

Five Points Campground is the ideal destination for those seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation. With its beautiful surroundings, convenient amenities, and proximity to outdoor activities, it's no wonder this campground is a favorite among visitors. Plan your trip today and experience the best of Colorado camping at Five Points Campground.

Location

Colorado Fremont County Cañon City

Customer Reviews

4.0

180 reviews

Ken Henry

Jun 27, 2023

This is a great campsite. I have come here two years in a row and stay one night and raft the next day. Each campsite has space for a tent that is all gravel, a picnic table and a metal fire pit with a grate to cook something. There is good space between each campsite. There is a bathroom too on site, no running water. You can walk across the highway and there is an overlook over the water. This is where the five point rapid is. There is an eddy that is sandy where you can get in river, just be careful to not go out too far and get sucked into the white water. There is no phone service here. I often see big horn sheep from my campsite up the hill.

Alexis A

Jul 23, 2023

Great basic campsite! You can access a swimming area under the bridge, with a rock wall that slows the current. We stayed at site #1004 and it has a raised gravel tent platform a bit uphill from our picnic table and fire pit, and it was a beautiful campsite.

Michael Edwards

Oct 11, 2022

This is part of the Arkansas River Headwater Recreational Area. All of the locations have no water, electric or dump. There is none at any of the campsites and the toilets are compost (out house) style. However, we were right on the river and the mountains are beautiful. It was our first boondocking experience and it went very well.

Carolyn

Aug 03, 2020

The camp sites themselves are nothing to get excited about; they don't have ANY running water, (out houses, not toilets. No sinks. No water hookups.) BUT there is an access road under the highway that leads to the Arkansas, and if you go down to the overlook there's an awesome little sandy beach. Shhhh, don't tell anyone I told you!

Eric Westerman

Aug 04, 2019

Nice little rest stop with picnic areas/rest areas in the sun or in the shade. Plenty of parking even for larger vehicles and vehicles towing campers and trailers. There are also restrooms on site and the whole rest area seemed to be pretty handicap accessible also, from the parking to the facilities and pathways.