Welcome to Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday!

Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday offers a variety of ways to get outdoors and enjoy the area. As the ideal location for your base camp, our Fort Collins campground is an hour from major cities such as Boulder, Denver, Cheyenne and Laramie. 

Mere minutes from Colorado State University, the Fort Collins area offers several outdoor recreational activities and fantastic attractions that your friends and family can explore during their spring break or time off. From whitewater rafting to watching shooting stars at the Stargazing Observatory, you will always have something to do while enjoying Lakeside camping near Fort Collins, Colorado. With great local shops and places to enjoy delicious food and drinks, the craft beer capital of Colorado will delight campers traveling from far and wide! 

Book your visit with us at Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday today! 

How Can You Stay at Our Campground in Fort Collins? 
If you want to go camping near Fort Collins, Colorado, consider staying at Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA! Our campground has everything you need for an adventure-packed, unforgettable Fort Collins camping experience. Our friendly team works hard to provide a variety of high-quality, clean campsites that fit your needs. At our campground near the Rocky Mountains, we offer a variety of ways to enjoy the area.

If you like the sounds of nature at night, camp at one of our lakefront Tent Sites equipped with electricity and a barbecue grill. For added comfort, you can stay in any of our lodging options, including Camping Cabins that offer the luxuries of a comfy bed and a roof over your head. You can camp in style when you choose to stay in our Deluxe Cabins, which feature full shower and bathroom conveniences, as well as partial kitchens. 

For our RV camping enthusiasts, we provide Pull-Thru and Back-In RV Sites with full hookups and big-rig friendly capabilities. These sites come with 50- and 30-amp connections, plus Wi-Fi and cable TV. Some RV Sites even include a private hot tub and a KOA Patio™ for added comfort. 

No matter how you choose to stay at our family fun campground in Fort Collins, you will always have access to our many amenities, including: 

  • 24-hour laundry room
  • Bathhouses 
  • Conference center
  • Fitness room
  • Shuffleboard courts
  • Seasonal paddleboats
  • Firewood and propane
  • Fishing
  • Seasonal swimming pool and splash zone
  • KampK9® dog park
  • Dump station
  • Snack bar

Our Family-Friendly Campground Activities in Fort Collins
Our family-friendly campground offers many amenities, special events and activities you and your family will love. We are also a pet-friendly campground, so feel free to bring your four-legged family members along on your Fort Collins camping getaway. You can bring your pets along as you fill your time with fishing in the catch-and-release lake or take them hiking on one of the many nearby mountain trails. We offer countless opportunities to get outdoors and experience the ultimate adventure with the whole family! 

At Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday, you will enjoy convenient access to our campground's many recreational activities and the area's local attractions, including: 

  • Paddle boats
  • Larimer County Farmers' Market
  • Jump zone
  • Mini golf
  • Weekly events
  • Foothills Mall in Midtown
  • Hot air ballooning

Create an Unforgettable Adventure While Camping in Northern Colorado
Along with all the family-friendly amenities and activities available on the campground, there is also plenty to do and see in the surrounding area. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate all the sightseeing and adventures near the campground. Whether you love hiking or mountain biking, Fort Collins has an extensive trail system for both activities, offering plenty of opportunities to get outside, move around and enjoy the mountainous scenery. 

Whether you visit in the warmer or cooler months, you will always find something exciting to do with your friends and family. From water sports to golf to horseback riding, there are all kinds of things to keep you active and busy outdoors here in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. 

If you also want to mix in some indoor activities, you will find all kinds of shopping in the nearby area as well. You can also tour Colorado State University and watch a sporting event there or head over to popular breweries for a drink or a tour.

Book a Campsite at Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday Today
Are you ready to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime camping experience near Fort Collins? When you visit our Rocky Mountains campground, you will find everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you want to taste your way across the area's breweries during your spring break or vacation close to Colorado's best hiking and fishing spots, our Fort Collins campground will meet your needs. Our friendly staff cannot wait to help you have the time of your life in Fort Collins, Colorado! 

Ready to book a stay at one of the best places to camp in northern Colorado? Check our availability and fill out our reservation form to get camping today!

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 75' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (5/26 - 9/10)
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Mini Golf ($)
  • Firewood ($)
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Ways to Stay

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KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Group meeting facilities

Latest Hot Deal

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

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WHEN: September 5-6, 2025

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 5th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 6th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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Breweries

Don't miss Fort Collins if you are a beer aficionado. Check out the following:
1. Anheuser-Busch Tour Center
2. Black Bottle Brewery
3. CB & Potts Restaurant & Brewery
4. CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing and Billiards
5.. Equinox Brewing
6. Fort Collins Brewery & Modern Tavern
7. Freedom's Edge Brewing Company
8. Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
9. New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.
10. Odell Brewing Company
11. Pateros Creed Brewing Co.
12. Zwei Brewing

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Cache la Poudre River Canyon

Take 14 West into the mountains off of Highway 287. The Poudre Canyon is a narrow verdant canyon, approximately 40 mi (64 km) long, on the upper Cache la Poudre River (called the "Poudre" for short, which locals pronounce as "Pooder") in Larimer County, Colorado. The canyon is a glacier-formed valley through the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains northwest of Fort Collins. The Poudre is Colorado's only nationally designated "wild and scenic" river. Highway 14 is designated a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway between Fort Collins and Walden. Hiking, picnicking, winter sports, hunting, fishing, whitewater rafting & wildlife viewing await you.

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Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO
See the Colorado State University campus, take in a sporting event or CSU Summer Café' Theatre.

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CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden

The outdoor display and test areas at the Annual Flower Trial Garden were established to allow students, researchers, industry representatives, homeowners and extension personnel to learn, teach and evaluate through horticultural research and demonstration projects conducted in the unique environmental conditions of the Rocky Mountain/High Plains region. Garden Hours and Season: The garden is open daily to the public, free of charge. The entire garden is planted with annuals from late May through October. Pansies are planted in the fall and are on display through early spring. The perennial trials are displayed year round across the street in front of the Center for the Arts. You are encouraged to visit and take note of the new varieties being grown and to observe and study the different growth habits, tolerances and visual characteristics of the many different varieties that have been put on display.

1401 Remington Street

Fort Collins, CO 80523

970-491-7179

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