Just past the (fake) police car, through the town of Twin Lakes, and to the left, lies the sweetest…read morelittle campground to date. PARRY PEAK! My family and I have been camping up here many times and again most recently. I love this campground because: ++ The host (and family) is beyond friendly, super accommodating, generous, always has a smile on his face and is quite the talker. He and his wife come up each summer to run the joint, and as a result, they have made many friends, and have a great energy about them. ++ Bathrooms! Yes, I will admit I am more of a "glamper" - meaning I'm okay to not pee in the woods. With restrooms located throughout the two-loop campground, I can do my business in peace. The facilities are well equipped with toiletries, air fresheners and isn't too bad for a toilet that doesn't flush! ++ Loop one features LARGE campsites perfect for tents and trailers, are close to the roaring water, and provide so much shade! Loop two, is closer to the camp host, main road to town and provides less shade, but is just as nice! Sites are well maintained, clean and provide plenty of room to spread out. ++ Fires are allowed! With fire bans throughout the state, it's nice to have the ability to have a contained fire in the pit. We roasted marshmallows, cooked steaks and spent ample time talking, singing and staring at the stars. It's not truly camping, without a fire! ++ Firewood delivery! The hosts granddaughter (who is all of 10 years old), makes a point to deliver firewood to anyone that requests and pays for the three-pack minimum - all for $20, plus a few buck tip for the delivery! ;) ++ Views for dayyyyyssssss! Overlooking the twin lakes that the town was named after, and just at the base of Mt Elbert - it's hard to go wrong with a view that great! ++ Just a short 2 1/2 hour drive from Denver, 20 minutes from downtown Leadville, and 2 minutes from Twin Lakes! --No reservations are allowed - meaning this place fills up FAST as it is a first come, first serve basis. Previously when camping here, we were able to come up Friday morning to grab a killer spot. With its popularity increasing, now one must come up earlier in the week (like Wednesday!) to get a spot. We were lucky to snag the LAST spot in loop two. --For $22/night, I found this to be a bit steep for an overnight price. --Less privacy in loop two! Our little site was a bit small for the four of us, and the only decently flat and shaded place for our tent was awfully close to our neighbors. Despite the few downsides, I know we'll continue to summer camp at Parry Peak!

Both name brand hotels were sold out when I was in the area for work, but I saw "cabin" in the Koa…read morelisting on Kayak. Checked it out and was ready to roll with a cabin, but the very last cabin was listed as a caboose. Chance to live a Gen X childhood dream? Yes, please! This is up there with the high end treehouse hotels that are way beyond my budget. Yes, there's road noise from U.S. 50 and an occasional train toot from across the highway, but the historic novelty of getting to stay in a supremely renovated caboose is so very, VERY worth $120-ish per night. It's well-designed (rich, warm hues - yellow, orange and red - offset by decorative teal and royal blue accents) and appointed, complete with (starting from the caboose of the caboose ): a two-headed rainfall shower, early-mid 1900s elevated toilet basin with the tug chain (like the train driver's whistle cord), stained glass window, saloon doors to get in/out of the bathroom area, water pump styled faucet/sink, a mini-ice box fridge that reminds me of the one at my grandparents' house when I was a kid, matching microwave, mid-size TV, pressed-copper ceiling (real metal; definitely not plastic), raw-edged tree cross-section headboard, queen bed, a hammock (my favorite), an upper-bunk that kiddos will surely fight over, opposite side lower bunk, elevated front- and backward seats (where the brake guy used to sit) and an authentic train door as your entrance. What's basically a back yard (broadside, behind the caboose) has a fire pit and Adirondack-ish chairs, so super-cozy on a cool night (firewood's about $7, which I'm pretty sure is normal at any box store). In short, a totally unique experience that meets or beats the more predictable hotel experience and prices. They are intentionally designed to be consistent, while the caboose was designed to be totally different, but in a really cool way that combines rustic with comfort and modernity. I'm just in town to work, so I can't really speak to the other areas of the campground except this one.

We'll things started well but went downhill fast. We checked in about 3 on Wednesday . This is…read moreFriday at 3:30 and we've had water for 2 hours on Wednesday. Worker hit the main line, shut off water with no warning so couldn't fill fresh tank. Then sold me fire wood that was pressure treated landscape timber. But here's a change again. The girl just came by as I was typing this and refunded 2 days of no water and the firewood. I am understanding that this is a new owner and he's spending money to improve everything. Let's give him a chance.

This location is by the highway so there is a lot of highway noise and trains passing by. It is a…read morebit pricey for the location. There is a huge lot of RVs and trucks in the area next door. Not sure, but it seemed that it might be free. There are individual bathrooms with sink, toilet and showers; however, the showers are timed at 7 minutes and won't turn back on until after 5 minutes so be prepared.

Very nice and clean campground. Clean bathrooms and showers. We were surprised that we really…read moredidn't hear the traffic from the freeway. We had a nice quiet evening star gazing. Wonderful park and will recommend and stay here again! Maybe next time we will get to try the pizza! I heard that it is good.

This park is really nice. You can camp here but we just day tripped. We hit the river. Went…read moreswimming. Beautiful view. Lots of room to not he near people if you chose not to. Pueblo itself is a terrible city but this park is gorgeous.

The reservoir is a great place to go spend time on the water. All the people that work there are…read morevery helpful and full of knowledge. Love spending time out there. So easy to add the park pass when you renew your vehicle plates. Really a beautiful reservoir.

My experience is a little different. We just had a wedding and rented the pavilion and the…read moreamphitheater. The price was exceptionally good and the areas were incredibly maintained. The facilities were so clean and well maintained. Since we had these spots all day, we had a hike in the morning for people attending the wedding as well as the actual wedding in the evening. Most of our guests explored the facilities and hiked most of the morning. I know many of them will return soon because it was great. The amphitheater had electrical connection on the center circle. We didn't need it because the acoustics of the amphitheater were amazing. We had a harpist and the music carried beautifully. Their voices were clearly heard throughout the amphitheater. Our rainy day plan was the pavillion, which is lovely and amazingly well planned. This is a gorgeous place for a wedding. I can't believe I didn't mention the staff. They were so communicative and helpful. They were such a joy.

We love this state park! It's a hidden gem that's so close to home. There are plenty of trails that…read moreloop together that offer a variety of difficulty. We moved to the Springs from Denver a few months ago and we love how quiet this park is compared to other trails near Denver. This park is also very clean! As someone who doesn't like using public restrooms I thought these bathrooms were so clean. We enjoy that the park has plenty of parking, one of the parking lots even has a playground, and a pump for your bike tires. There's also picnic tables which we really enjoy using after our hike. We haven't camped here or mountain biked but that is an option too. Some hikes are easy enough for you to bring your kids, and others offer more of an incline. In the summer you see birds, butterflies, and lizards. This place is great, we really enjoy it!

A wonderful and welcome place to stop since the nearby City of Walsenburg issued a disaster…read moredeclaration and homes and businesses were without water. Glad the state park was open.

Fantastic state park! Two lakes, swim beach, camping and picnic facilities. We've seen bears and…read moredeer. Caught catfish, muskie, rainbows and browns.

The area is beautiful. Some staff are friendly & helpful, others seem irritated to speak with…read morecampers. Our 40 ft camper & long bed truck fit nicely into the semi-level pull-thru space. Yet, getting into & out of the truck was treacherous due to the drop offs on the sides. The tall, unmowed grass was deceiving & falling down hill was a real concern. They locked hot tub, the guest had to request them to unlock it -- feels creepy. Admittedly, I had to change my reservation due to grandbaby's early arrival & I made a mistake. However, I caught it, called them, rather than adding the extra days to current reservation--they made a new one. When I arrived, I pointed this out. Yet, I had to check out & recheck back in. I didn't have to move camping sites -- so that was a plus. We've stayed at many KOAs this one seems to have no pride of ownership. Honestly, for a Holiday KOA we were not thrilled, & would not recommend.

Great Stay at Pueblo South / Colorado City KOA We had a…read morewonderful stay at the Pueblo South / Colorado City KOA! The park was clean, quiet, and very well maintained. The sites were level, paved, and easy to access, with some trees offering a bit of shade and privacy. The hookups were easy to get to, which made setup quick and simple. The staff was super friendly and welcoming -- they even escorted us to our site and let us know their hours in case we needed anything. It's a peaceful, well-run KOA that made for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Highly recommend this location!

What a beautiful campgrounds. The reservoir above is John Martin Reservoir state park and…read morecampgrounds which are more like open high desert areas with prairie dogs popping out of their holes in the ground. Heard coyotes in the distance. Campsites have fire pits with grates. Some with water and electric. Some are primitive. Some have pull through drives for the large motor home or trailers. A few handicap spots

Super rude lady owner! The owner appears to have some…read moreissues when she tells people the water is not safe to drink and they are not happy with this information. Buyer beware!

Large sites, friendly staff, potable water and dump site. Out of the way campground but worth the…read moredrive.

I spent a week camping in an RV below the dam. It was very quiet, and the staff was very friendly…read more There were not many people in the park. The sites that I saw were clean, as was the shower and bathroom house near our campsite.