Cove Campground

US Forest Service · Colorado

Cove Campground in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

Cove Campground is a small, primitive campground ideal for anglers and rock climbers, nestled in the Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River. Recreation Fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout is one of the most popular activities for campers. Birding and nature photography are also ideal pastimes. Rock climbers enjoy the solid walls of the canyon. Hikers can head to the nearby Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$24/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

20

Coordinates

38.91056, -105.46028

Nearest sites we map

• Spillway Campground1 km · US Forest Service
• Witcher's Cove Campground (Eleven Mile State Park)3 km · State park system
• Walk-in\Boat-in Campground (Eleven Mile State Park)3 km · State park system
• Springer Gulch4 km · US Forest Service
• Riverside (Co)4 km · US Forest Service
• Rocky Ridge Loop C Campground (Eleven Mile State Park)5 km · State park system

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-17, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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