Summer Camping at Sunlight

Affordable Mountain Camping

Minutes from Glenwood Springs

Unplug, play, and make mountain memories together! Bring the whole family to Sunlight’s peaceful new campsites, just 25 minutes from Glenwood Springs and always cooler than town. If you’re searching for the best Glenwood Springs camping experience, Sunlight offers the perfect blend of mountain serenity and outdoor adventure.

Enjoy free disc golf, hiking trails, mountain biking, and plenty of fresh mountain air, all right from your campsite.

It’s the perfect mix of fun, convenience, and affordability for families looking to unplug and play outside together.

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Camping Details

Campground Options

22 campsites
Tents, vans, and RVs welcome
No group sites

Camping Amenities

Picnic tables
Fire rings
Porta-potties
Potable water is available at the lodge for water bottles

Season & Availability:

Spring, Summer, Fall
May 15 – October 15

Camping Rules & Regulations

Quiet, Generators & Courtesy

Quiet hours: 10:00 pm–6:00 am. Keep voices low; no amplified sound. No generator use during quiet hours.
Respect neighbors: avoid bright lights, idling engines, and spotlights after dark.

Campfires & Fire Safety

Fires only in provided rings and only when local fire restrictions allow; never leave unattended; drown, stir, and feel for cold-to-the-touch before leaving.
Obey county/forest fire restriction stages (I/II) exactly as posted at check-in and on your website.

Wildlife & Food Storage (Bear Country)

Store all food and “scented items” (coolers, trash, toiletries, pet food) in a locked vehicle or bear box whenever not in immediate use. No unattended coolers—day or night.

Pets

Pets welcome on a leash (max ~6 ft); always under control; pick up waste and pack it to trash receptacles.

Site Use & Capacity

Stay at your reserved site; use only your assigned ring & table.
1 RV/camper with 1 vehicle, or 2 vehicles with 2 tents
Do not leave a set-up camp or vehicle unattended for more than 24 hours; camp only in designated areas.
14 days in any 30-day limit

Trash, Water & Clean Camp

Pack it in, pack it out where services are limited; use provided dumpsters where available. Never leave trash or food scraps in rings or on the ground.
Gray water: dispose only at designated sinks/dumps(off-site); no dishwashing in bathrooms or spigots unless signed.

Trails & On-Site Activities

Use designated trails for biking, hiking, and running; yield appropriately and control speed near camps. Follow disc-golf course etiquette and posted hours. (Leave No Trace: stay on durable surfaces; respect others.)

Alcohol & Marijuana

Alcohol: Follow Colorado law: Allowed at Campsites. No public intoxication.
Marijuana: public consumption is illegal in Colorado and prohibited on federal lands; treat shared campground areas as public—no consumption in public spaces at Sunlight.

Vehicles & Parking

Park only in your site’s designated area; extra vehicles in overflow as posted.

Drones & Fireworks

No fireworks at any time.
Drones: No drones without written permission. Please reach out to Travis at Travis@sunlighmtn.com if you would like to fly a drone.