Central City KOA

This is one of the top 4 KOAs in the Nation, not opinion this is fact. They have very clean facilities and friendly staff. I feel very secure staying here with my family. They offer $ 3 pancake breakfasts, and pizza for delivery every night. There are two hot-​tubs on site and the staff was very informative on activities in the area. They have a nice big rec room from relaxing and crafts, I love being able to spread out a bit after being in our rig. Each site has a table and a homemade fire ring, which we used every night.
Now to address the drive… yes it is mountain driving at its best, but I saw plenty of big rigs in the park so would guess they make it up the steep hill just fine. Although what I was told was they are opening an on and off exit at the top of the Central City Parkway… so this should solve all the driving complaints. The views from this campground are breathtaking, and the stars at night are amazing. This is our go to spot for a vacation, in the foothills.

One of the few campsites with full facilities — so that was nice. Really surprised with the lack of showers in campgrounds in the area. Facilities were clean, well maintained. Laundry was a plus. They have a nice little souvenir shop where you can get basic supplies. I was not happy with the WiFi service however, it was very slow.
You’re right on top of a huge hill, the climb is very steep so beware. We were towing a trailer with a small car and almost didn’t make it. The views were OK. The campsite itself left more to be desired, you’re very close to other campers, and it’s right by a playground. You’re also right next to the main highway into town, so a lot of noise. Also very hot in the summer, no tree cover. I can see the appeal for RVers, but for tent campers, lot of inconveniences. I would expect more considering the price.
They do offer a pancake breakfast for $ 3 and also have pizza onsite that they deliver to your site. Both were actually pretty good.
Overall, it’s a nice place to camp because of the facilities, but definitely could use some improvement.

This was first KOA we’ve ever visited as we are not a member but gave it a try what a disappointment. The site I wanted was fully booked so started searching online found this, clicked the book online tab, rate was $ 42.55 a nite plus taxes since this wasnt exact location I wanted I continue my search with no luck I went back to KOA site now price jumped to $ 46.95 a nite not sure why anyway booked 3 nites came out to be $ 149 n some change. Oh, thought I selected pullthru but it was pullin I asked if she had any pullthru left she said no and stated our site has the best view. well the view was nice but the wind was horrible, we were facing the valley so we were wind barrier for them.
KOA didn’t offer any local attractions or maps, all sites I been to always offer them. The girl told me I need to find a visitor center to get them.
Lastly, this site isn’t RV friendly to drive to. Too many hills, the right hand turn in town was almost impossible for a big rig towing vehicle to make.

I got here on a Monday, and booked for one night to try it out, and make sure the weather would hold. I am an avid camper/​hiker and decided to ditch the hotels while waiting for the house I was purchasing to close. I’ve been trekking the outdoors with my young daughter since she was 7 months old. I met a couple who the owner was letting tent at a campsite in exchange for work who were very accommodating, and helped me pick out a nice site behind the main building that had plenty if cover, should incremental weather occur. I have a good set up worked out, through plenty of experience, that keeps her and I happy, dry and warm. This KOA site isn’t the best I have been to. I’m a member, and I’ve stayed at others that were much more developed and weren’t as bare. However, I thought given the fact that is set up a fairly nice camp and my experience so far, is book through the following Monday the next morning. An older woman behind the counter who has a pretty bad smoking habit told me every tent site was booked. Let me tell you, it was pretty empty. I pushed her on that, and she said every tent site where I was at was booked, and I could move to another tent site, like the family tent area (which has no cover and is open to the elements… this place is on top of a hill at 9000 ft), and then suggested another tent area near the RV’s. Basically, they’re tent areas were not booked. She tried to claim that people had personally reserved the tent site where I was. I’m calling BS on this. It is my firm impression that she saw me with my kid, didn’t approve, assumed we were noisy (we’re not), and thought I was a bum. She figured she would make it difficult based on some lame excuses and situate us «more appropriately». I am anything but that, and hate this KOA for not simply leaving us at our tent site for the week we WOULD have booked and WOULD have enjoyed like normal campers if she hadn’t decided to be silly about it. I consider this KOA unprofessional, backwards and, especially compared to other KOAs, not that great. Yeah, they’ve got a hot tub, and the bare bones of a site, but Idaho Springs just down the road has the Indian Hot Springs AND you can RV or camp there, too, if you don’t want a room. There are plenty of other places my money’s going in the future for this area, and it’s not here.

The approach is not for the faint-​hearted, especially if you are in a big rig. You can see the site from the top of the parkway but don’t be fooled — you must carry on and make a steep descent and ascent to reach the site. Fuel up before you head here.
Once you’ve made it the place is absolutely beautiful. They have 2 hot tubs and take orders for pizza and wings that are delivered to your site. Make sure you book ahead — we saw many people turned away because it was full, which must be dispiriting after the journey up.

Had a tent site. Up a little hill. Excellent amenities! 2 indoor hot tubs. Close to everything. Very clean.