We found this park to be great! We camped on the top side where there is a fantastic view. The sites have concrete pads and patio, with fire ring. The reception for Wi-Fi was very good. The steep roads to the park were really not a problem to us. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do, including driving through the Rocky Mtn. National Park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a very pretty and well maintained KOA, nice landscaping, level concrete pads, easy pull through and back in spaces. The only drawback is the steep grade and one hairpin turn getting up to the campground. Even though you are in the mountains the parkway is very close so you have road noise all day & night and there is an apartment complex right next to the campground. I would stay there again, because it is such a short distance from the city but you are still away from it all. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We were a monthly here last year (see my July 2010 review) and came back for a one-night visit. Everything is the same. Best Wi-Fi/Internet of any RV park in the country, windy as all heck because the Continental Divide is right there in front of you (but the view is to die for), shade trees for tent campers only. Cougar/bobcat, bear, Old Prospectors and other wild creatures right outside your door. Hundreds of miles of 4WD/ATV roads & trails, including the famed Oh My God Road, within a 5-minute drive. When in Gold Country, pay attention to the "No Trespassing" signs. Those Old Prospectors are VERY serious about their claims. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Fantastic views. Great location. This was the Colorado RV vacation we sought. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fast Internet. Close enough to Denver but up in the Rockies. All in all, a great campground. We'll stay here on our next Denver trip. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park is a typical KOA. Water pressure not very good. Electric marginal. Some staff friendly. Others not. Make sure you pay for only the nights you stay, as there is a no refund policy. Nice laundry. Caution: This campground is in Central city, NOT Denver. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Staff very friendly. Good sized pitches with picnic tables. We were at the top of the hill which had beautiful views of Central City, although it can be windy! There are 2 indoor spa tubs, lounge area and a good size laundry. A shuttle bus from the campsite takes you down to Central City if you wish, not sure how regular they are. Not far to drive into town, approx 1 mile. Would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The Wi-Fi was intermittent and we were told by a gal at the front desk that strong winds knocked it out a few days before and it had been a problem since. Then another host told me that there was nothing wrong and that it was me (it was not). The 30 and 50 amp electric was VERY low voltage (<100V) and a camp host said that it must be my rig (it wasn't - 20 amp was fine and hookups elsewhere have been fine), but said he would send someone up to check it. A while later, no one had appeared and we went out on a day trip. A new neighbor was setting up next to us as we were leaving. When we came back later that day, no one had ever checked our electric and the new neighbor had left for good. I can only imagine he had the same problem with the electric. We should have left as well. Bathrooms and laundry were clean, but for the price, I expect the electric and Wi-Fi to work properly and the hosts to not be so flippant. Worst place I've ever stayed in over a year of full-timing. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a nice, clean campground. A little difficult to figure out how to get to it, but worth it. Easy to get into and out of. Good Wi-Fi connection. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the sites are large and spacious, well groomed. There may be no pool but there are two hot tubs to enjoy. Note that the campground is on the top of a hill and exposed to the wind and elements but no mosquito's and the fabulous view make up for the this. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Wonderful park and people. We parked "on-the-wall" which overlooks the city. WiFi best of any park we have been in this summer. We missed an offer of 3 for 2 pricing because we didn't check their website. Comments of others about the drive up the hill to the campground is accurate and it is an adventure. If ever in the area again we will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed at this park when it was Gamblers Edge RV Resort. Access to the campground is it's biggest drawback. The road to the campground has a 19% grade. If you have any power issues with you rig I recommend you stay elsewhere. Other than the access, it's an OK park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Don't come here looking for a forest setting --it's basically on the top of a hill overlooking Central City, but views it has in spades. I'd highly recommend the upper sites facing the Central City overlook rock wall, but only if you have a motorhome (the hookups are on the wrong side for a pull-behind) to drive straight into the space. Spaces 43-45 still have a pretty good view of the Central City area (and they are back-in), but just not as good. The lower, pull-through sites have a view of some condos (not my thing). When we checked in our confirmation stated that we had Wi-Fi and cable. Wi-Fi was fine, but cable didn't exist. When I asked the front desk she said that cable wasn't included. I stated that it printed on my receipt and then she said, "Oh, well it's not working right now." No biggie for me because I picked up the networks over-the-air (to get the news); I didn't stay here for TV, but they should give you the full scoop when you check in. IMPORTANT NOTE: You have to drive all the way down into town in order to get to the campground! You can see it on the right when you come in via the Central City Parkway, but you can't get to it (unless you want to jump a guard rail!). Go down into town and take the first right (just follow the blue trailer-icon signs and you'll get there). Watch your brakes --it's very steep!!!! We followed a bumper pull in whose brakes were smokin'. Our price reflects a KOA discount. We will stay here again (next weekend, as a matter of fact). We camped here in a Motorhome.
We lived full-time at this campground for over four months in the summer and fall of 2010 and I must say it is one of the most, if not THE most, pleasant RV experiences I have had so far. The store is so well stocked that people from the neighboring apartment complex shop there. The owner and staff are top-notch: I have never seen staff as friendly and willing to accommodate one's needs. The water tastes pure. And the Internet / Wi-Fi access is the best I have ever seen at an RV park: fast and reliable. I would give this place six stars out of five if I could. The only drawback is the road that you must travel to get to it. The city makes you drive all the way down into town, take a very sharp corner, and then drive back up the steep hill you just descended to get there. The purpose of this is to increase gambling revenues at the casinos -- stupid because there are few (if any) places in town to park a big rig. Use low gear and exercise patience and you'll have no trouble. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed at this park when it was Gamblers Edge RV Resort. Now it is a KOA. Rates are about the same. It is very high up and you have to climb to get to it but we don't care because it is a great campground and worth the climb. It is centrally located and so lots to do in the area. They have a hot tub and no pool. Used the laundry and it was clean. $1.25 a load to wash and the same to dry. Sites are ample, views are great, staff was friendly. WIFI was fine until a big rig pulled in next to us and blocked our signal but that is not the campground's fault. Great place. Will go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The drive here was adventurous to say the least. Better to disengage toad - very steep. The staff is friendly and helpful, the showers and bathrooms new and impeccable, the hot tub delicious. The mountain views are breathtaking. Good Wi-Fi and satellite reception. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Phones are disconnected; website shut down and the last time past there it was empty. I think they are closed. They were way overpriced anyway. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a very nice rv park, once you get up here. It is a climb but we had been here before and so we unhooked down at the bottom. The free Wi-Fi is fast and strong and available at your site. They have free cable TV, a nice laundry and a couple of hot tubs. There is also a small store and gift shop. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. We aren't really gamblers but if you are, Central City is right down the hill. There just isn't much in the way of campgrounds in this part of Colorado and so we use it as a base to explore the area. The rate reflects a weekly rate including tax. We will come back here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I called this park at least one full month in advance to our trip. During our conversation, I was told that it is easy to walk from the park down to Central City (for a meal, or to gamble). I was also told that there is someone there every day. Not only was there no one here, they disappeared for three days during Christmas, and it had snowed at least 18 inches. No one plowed the parking lots, or bothered to even check to see if we were alive. Not only were we snowed in, but everything froze. No running water, etc. We ran out of propane just as they were opening their doors back up. I am glad my wife and I are young (in our 40's) and were able to walk, so we were able to get out of the snow and cold by walking the full mile and a half just to get something to eat (in below Zero degree weather). It is a very hazardous walk down the mountain into town. There is no way I would ever recommend this site to anyone. They were never even concerned if we were alive. And, they kept our money even though we had nothing but a snowed-in trailer to show for it (no running water, etc.) They finally plowed enough snow out of the way so we could just get the heck out of here before it got worse. It took them a full hour before it was plowed enough for me to use our snow chains and start down the hill. This park is NOT for everyone. We camped here in a Motorhome.
They still haven't gotten that exit directly off the new road from I-70. So you may still have to climb and descend the steep road from town. The new owners have raised the rates $10-15/day in less than 2 years. This makes staying here more than one night very expensive. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a new campground with a very steep climb to access. There is a steady 8.3 mile 8% grade climb from I-70 to Central City and then the last mile up (and I do mean UP) to the campground is an even steeper grade with two pretty tight hairpin curves. We have a 37' Class A towing a Jeep and we made it up here OK, but using 20/20 hindsight we wish we would have un-hooked at the bottom! Once you get up here, the views are beautiful. You feel like you are on top of the world. The sites are large and the WIFI and cable are free. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have a petition they are asking guests to sign which would allow access to the campground from the parkway that leads to Central City. That would alleviate the grueling 1 mile climb up to the campground after getting to Central City. I would have given it a 10 if it weren't for the access issue. We like the campground and would love to come back but we might wait to come back after they get their access road! We camped here in a Motorhome.
We arrived during rain and were unable to look for the sights. Still a better location than most Denver places. About 45 minutes from Denver. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice park for adults. Nice views all around. Access was soon to improve with new road construction linking Central City to I-70. The road we drove in on had the steepest grade we have ever encountered. The laundry was excellent and we spent time in their great hot tub while waiting for it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2005
$30
Great campground. All sites were concrete pads. Friendly staff. Hills are steep to get here. There is one real sharp turn in town on the road to the campground but I had no issues with my almost 50' overall length. You are definitely in the mountains and the town is below you. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a new park. We had to drive thru Black Hawk & Central City to get there. The last mile from Central City was quite steep, but well worth the climb to this nice park at 9000 ft. elevation. Sites are paved, have patios and are easy for a big rig to get in to. Roads are gravel and wide. Laundry & showers are clean. There are no trees. We had a premium site overlooking Central City and would recommend the preminum sites. There is a new road being built that will go from I-70 at Idaho Springs directly thru the mountains and right by this park. That road will make it much easier to get to this park. We will definitely be going back. We camped here in a Motorhome.