From Boulder: 24 miles, 50 minutes drive time Elevation: 8500 feet
Mountain Park Campground #13 Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28 3 nights
So make your reservations EARLY to save your space! See below for contact information for reservations.
In the Cache la Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins. Our two campsites are inside a bend in the Poudre River — sleep to soothing river sounds. Hang a hammock in the trees and watch rafts and kayaks float by. Hike newly restored Young Gulch Trail, with meadows and waterfalls. This trip is great for family camping! Trip limit: 16 people, 4 cars (2 campsites).
From Boulder: 70 miles, 1.7 hours drive time Elevation: 6500 feet
Stove Prairie Campground #3 & #5 Thursday, June 16 – Monday, June 20 4 nights
Explore the Cache la Poudre River canyon
Great Trips for Summer 2022!
At our favorite Red Feather Lakes place again! See descriptions above. Campsite #4 is in the trees near a large grassy meadow by the lake. This campsite has connections for electricity! Hike or bike the 2-mile trail around the lake. Kayak to explore islands, inlets, and a beaver lodge. Visit the nearby village for rustic shops & treats. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
From Boulder: 101 miles, 2 hours drive time Elevation: 8700 feet
Pawnee Campground #W5 Tuesday, August 9 – Sunday, August 14 5 nights
Campsite 14 next to Gore Creek above Vail
Or use the Contact Form on the Get Involved page of this website to make camping reservations, to request trip flyers, or to ask questions.
Stove Prairie Campground #3 Thursday, July 28 – Monday, August 1 4 nights
From Boulder: 43 miles, 1 hour drive time Elevation: 8190 feet
Dowdy Site 22 in the trees with rocks to climb
Dowdy Lake Campground #22 Wednesday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 7
Our final Dowdy Lake trip of the season, 45 miles NW of Fort Collins.
We have two adjoining campsites for a larger group: campsite 24 has
a rock formation for climbing and campsite 23 is on the lake shore. See Dowdy Lake trips above for descriptions. This trip will have a Social Sign Language focus, with guided exercises for people who are new to sign language & want more practice. Trip limit: 16 people, 4 cars, 6 tents.
From Boulder: 88 miles, 2 hours drive time Elevation: 8200 feet
Campsites 24 and 23 at Dowdy Lake
Contact us for more camping information
- We can send you flyers with descriptions & details about each camp (PDFs), including campground and area information, side trips, lists
of the gear we bring, weather info, maps, and driving instructions. - Do a whole trip or just a few days — whatever works. We welcome solo campers, groups, families, and couples.
ALDA-Boulder Outdoor Programs
Mountain Park Campground #9 Wednesday, July 6 – Sunday, July 10 4 nights
Camp along the shore, and try out lake kayaking
Gore Creek Campground #14 Wednesday, Aug. 24 – Monday, Aug. 29 5 nights
Make your camping reservation EARLY!
- We have limits of 8 people per campsite, so reserve your space soon.
- Tell us which trip you want to join, which days, how many campers, and their names & ages.
- We'll contact you to discuss meal plans, activities, and transportation.
Summer 2022 Camping Schedule
Relaxing at camp on the Poudre River
Ansel Watrous Campground #7 Sunday, July 10 – Wednesday, July 13 3 nights
Aspenglen camp, Rocky Mountain National Park
Peaceful Valley Site 1 by Middle St. Vrain Creek
From Boulder: 70 miles, 1.7 hours drive time Elevation: 6500 feet
Camp Dick Site 35 is next to a wild meadow
From Boulder: 62 miles, 1.5 hours drive time Elevation: 6000 feet
Dowdy Lake Sites #23 & 24 Sunday, August 14 – Sunday, August 21 7 nights
On Sunday, we move camp 10 miles downstream to camp again along
the Poudre River west of Fort Collins. We can go kayaking or tubing on lower river stretches. Or hike the newly restored Young Gulch Trail —
the trailhead is right next to camp. One mile away is historic Mishawaka Inn, for music & food. Combine this trip with July 6–10 camp at Mountain Park above; we move camp in Sunday. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
Near the Peak-to-Peak Highway above Ward, by Middle St. Vrain Creek. Our camp is in the trees next to a wildflower meadow with butterflies & hummingbirds. Hike a scenic 1-mile trail to Peaceful Valley Campground, or try moderate to advanced trails nearby. Side trips to Ward or Nederland to ride the Carousel of Happiness. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
From Boulder: 23 miles, 50 minutes drive time Elevation: 8500 feet
From Boulder: 88 miles, 2 hours drive time Elevation: 8200 feet
Camp amid pine and aspen forests in a glacier-carved valley. Our camp is in the trees next to Middle St. Vrain Creek. Walk or bike the 1-mile forest trail to Camp Dick campground, with abundant columbines & wildflowers along the way. Many other hiking trails in the area. Side trips to Brainard Lake at 10,000 feet or to Allenspark. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
Camp on the west side of Vail Pass in a forest near the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. Abundant wildflowers on trails & great views of valleys & high mountains. Hiking options range from easy to difficult. Plenty of trees for hanging up hammocks and relaxing around camp. Visit nearby Vail for cafes, galleries, and shopping. Trip limit: 10 people, 2 cars.
Note: Campsites have a limit of EIGHT people per campsite, or 16 people where we've booked 2 campsites.
Aspenglen Site #4 near Old Fall River Road
Dowdy Lake Campground #22 & #23 Sunday, June 26 – Monday, July 4 8 nights
Campsite 4 at Dowdy Lake Campground
Aspenglen Campground #3 & #4 Wednesday, June 22 – Sunday, June 26 4 nights
Camp among the ponderosa pines along the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first Wild and Scenic River, west of Fort Collins. Two trailheads begin at this camp: you can walk the 2-mile Kreutzer Nature Trail with interpretive signs, or take the 2.7-mile Mt. McConnel Trail to the summit
at 7,960 feet. In camp: volleyball and basketball courts, a playground — and hot showers! Combine this trip with Ansel Watrous camp (10 miles downstream) for a full week of river camping. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
From Boulder: 66 miles, 1.6 hours drive time Elevation: 5824 feet
From Boulder: 62 miles, 1.5 hour drive time Elevation: 6000 feet
Stove Prairie Site #3, in the pines by the river
Inside Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Visitor Center. Our campsite is a walk-in tent-only site in the trees above Fall River. Elk & deer sightings are common in camp. Hike 3-mile Aspenglen Loop for great views, wildflowers, & wildlife watching. Visit nearby Estes Park. Drive the historic Old Fall River Road (built in 1920), a steep, one-way gravel road
up to Fall River Pass at 11,796 feet. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
Let's go camping this summer!
Dowdy Lake Campground #4 Tuesday, August 2 – Sunday, August 7 5 nights
Social & Recreational Events for People with Hearing Loss
Camp Dick Campground #35 Thursday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 14
Pawnee Campground walk-in tent site W5
In the Red Feather Lakes area, 45 miles northwest of Fort Collins. Camp among the trees at lake's edge, with large boulders to climb. Hike or bike the 2-mile trail around lake. Kayak to explore islands, inlets, and a beaver lodge. Enjoy sunrise over the lake, sunset clouds, and star-filled night skies. Bike to nearby village or other lakes. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
Poudre River Two-Part Trip • See descriptions above • We move camp on Thursday
From Boulder: 43 miles, 1 hour drive time Elevation: 8190 feet
From Boulder: 88 miles, 2 hours drive time Elevation: 8200 feet
ALDA–Boulder Small-Group Co-op Camping Program
Pawnee Campground is a very special place, next to Brainard Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area west of Boulder. We'll camp in a walk-in
tent site in dense alpine forest. Brainard Lake has abundant wildflower meadows, views of the spectacular Indian Peaks Wilderness scenery, and frequent moose sightings. Hike around the lake or explore trails to other nearby lakes. We'll bring kayaks for lake boating. Side trip to Nederland
to ride the Carousel of Happiness. Trip limit: 8 people, 2 cars.
Peaceful Valley Campground #1 Wednesday, July 20 – Sunday, July 24 4 nights
Inside Rocky Mountain National Park near the Fall River Visitor Center.
We camp in forests next to hills & meadows. Elk and deer sightings are common in camp. Hike 3-mile Aspenglen Loop for great views, wildflowers, and wildlife watching. Visit nearby Estes Park. Drive the historic Old Fall River Road (built in 1920), a steep, one-way gravel road up to Fall River Pass at 11,796 feet. Trip limit: 16 people, 2 cars (2 adjacent campsites).
From Boulder: 25 miles, 1 hour drive time Elevation: 10,300 feet
From Boulder: 88 miles, 2 hours drive time Elevation: 8200 feet
Back to the Red Feather Lakes, NW of Fort Collins. Camp among trees at lake's edge, with large climbing boulders. Hike or bike a 2-mile trail around the lake, Or a 4-mile hike *down* to the summit of Mount Margaret. Kayak on the lake to explore islands and a beaver lodge, or bike to nearby village or other lakes. Trip limit: 16 people, 4 cars (2 adjacent campsites).
Aspenglen Campground, tent site A Friday, July 15 – Monday, July 18 3 nights
ALDA–Boulder offers its fourth year of car-and-tent camping trips. We choose beautiful places that have activities for people all ages — first-time campers to experienced adventurers are all welcome.
We are people with all levels of hearing loss – from mild to profound. Bring your friends & family too!
- We use Forest Service campgrounds that have camp hosts, water, firewood, toilets, picnic tables, fire pit & grill, and tent pads. We've chosen the best campsites, in the trees and next to water.
- We bring our complete camping rig: 3 tents, sleeping pads, all kitchen & cooking gear, dishes & utensils for all, coolers & food boxes, water supply, campfire tools, rain & sun shelters, shower tent, and sometimes kayaks. You bring: Your own sleeping bag, camp chair, and clothes.
- We have a health & wellness focus: We make healthy meals and snacks, with group and solo activities and workouts at each camp. We plan the menus and activities together before each trip.
- Low-cost, cooperative camping: We share all trip expenses and carpool to camp. We buy food together and bring favorite things from home. Everyone helps out with camp tasks.
- Free sign language classes and practice offered at each camp, based on ALDA–Boulder's own Social Sign Language class series. Our camps are deaf-friendly, elder-friendly, and kid-friendly.