Sawmill Hiker Campground

Perfect first backpacking experience with kids! Not too far away, easy trail, reserved sites, amenities (bathroom and bear box, no running water), and beautiful sites of both wilderness and city.

This place is NOT what it says it is. This is not a free dispersed campsite. And calling to ask for information? The lady answering the phone was rude as hell, and said they only allow 3 days of camping with tents only- and it's not free but wouldn't give how much it costs per night. Great way to kill your business, having false information online about it and then being rude to potential customers calling for information! I would NOT recommend this place to anyone at this point!

Beautiful area and views. easy hike in with trash recepticles, and bathrooms. Geared to the weekender who just wants to get away close to the metro. Even saw many family with infants. No campfires or hammocks is a bummer but understandable. The sawmill trail is a good 3.3mile loop with little streams interesting rock outcroppings and blooming cactus.

There are only ten campsites here to the south side of the parky lot. It is about 1.3 miles from the parking lot to the camp ground. It is incredibly pretty particularly during wild flower season. We watched fire works here before the 4th of July. We also watched multiple thunderstorms hit Denver. There is an amazing view of Denver and the plains. No fires are allowed here so you need to bring a stove or equilivant to cook. There are picnic tables at every site and a port a loo. There are also bear boxes for food.

This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Jefferson County. The hike in is really easy-my son did it did it carrying all his own (ultralight) gear just before he turned 6. There are bear boxes at the campground for your food, and the views from the trail are gorgeous. Also, you can't beat the price!