Riverside
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Riverside is a National Forest campground near Lake George, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Riverside sits inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,000 ft
38.9606, -105.3750 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Riverside?
No. Riverside is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Riverside?
Yes, Riverside has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Riverside?
Riverside is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Riverside
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Riverside, in straight-line miles: Helen Hunt Falls (waterfall, 28 miles), and Seven Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 18
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Lake George and campgrounds in Park.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30