Facilities
Cove Campground offers four reservable campsites. Drinking water from a hand pump, picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings are available.
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Cove Campground is a small, primitive campground ideal for anglers and rock climbers, nestled in the Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River. Cove Campground offers four reservable campsites. Cove sits along the river and is one of the closest campground to the Eleven Mile Reservoir, which spans 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Cove sits along the river and is one of the closest campground to the Eleven Mile Reservoir, which spans 3,405 surface acres and 5 miles in length. Eleven Mile Canyon was cut by the South Platte River and is bordered by polished gray granite cliffs.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout is one of the most popular activities for campers. Birding and nature photography are also ideal pastimes. Rock climbers enjoy the solid walls of the canyon. Hikers can head to the nearby Overlook Trail for breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir. Occasionally, Golden Eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Springtime brings higher chances of seeing Bald Eagles.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 001
COVE CAMPGROUND
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
COVE CAMPGROUND
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
COVE CAMPGROUND
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
COVE CAMPGROUND
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Alert for Reservation Holders: There is a one-time fee of $11.00 to enter Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area in which your campground is located. You will only have to pay this fee once for the duration of your stay. There is an Annual Pass available for purchase. The fee for the 2026 calendar year is $100.00.
Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. This campground has no overflow parking available for a third vehicle.
Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become ‘walk-up’ and are available on a ‘first come - first serve’ basis.
Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times. Pets must also not be left alone while you sightsee.
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Common questions
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How do I book Cove Campground?
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