Where should I go camping around Denver, CO?

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I'm new to the area and looking for a nice place to go camping where would you recommend?
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I live in the Denver area. When I want to go camping I go up to Estes Park and camp at Rocky Mountain Nation Park. It's really nice up there. Also, sometimes we stay in the cabins at YMCA of the Rockies, that is really nice too.

Where is public land near or in denver?

I'm looking for public land that allows for disperesed camping that is incredibly close to denver. I just moved here don't quite have a place yet so ive decided to just camp. I need somewhere thats close to denver because i have a job here. any public land spot that anyone knows of?

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The closest areas to Denver are Chatfield, Barr Lake and Cherry Creek State Parks. Camping requires reservations and will be almost impossible over Memorial Day and the fourth. Camping is designed for just a few days, not long term and fees apply.

http://www.parks.state.co.us/Reservations/Pages/ReservationsHome.aspx
http://coloradostateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundSearch.do
http://coloradostateparks.reserveamerica.com/showPage.do?name=common&commonPath=/usa/co/cofeesmain.html

I think they allow camping at Jeffco Fairgrounds but I don't know the time restrictions. You might look into private camp grounds
http://www.colorado-directory.com/Tents/

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