Tucker Ponds Campground sits where Mineral County's ancient pines meet quiet alpine waters — a place to unplug, breathe deep, and let the high country do the rest.
Tucker Ponds Campground isn't on every map — and that's precisely why visitors keep coming back. Tucked into the high country of Mineral County, Colorado, our grounds sit at the crossroads of old-growth forest, alpine meadows, and the kind of stillness you won't find anywhere else in the state.
Whether you arrive by camper, tent, or four-wheel drive, we offer a quiet, well-tended basecamp for people who'd rather trade hotel hallways for crackling campfires and star-filled skies. No crowds. No rush. Just the mountains, the ponds, and the space to remember what a real getaway feels like.
High-country serenity
Open every season
Clean, safe grounds
Private & uncrowded
Network of unmarked and maintained trails winding through subalpine forest and open ridgelines.
Cast a line into the still waters that give our campground its name — trout, perch, and quiet afternoons.
Gather around the fire pit beneath a canopy of stars — the kind of darkness you can't find in the valley.
Elk, deer, marmots, and an array of birdlife call these slopes home — often right at your campsite.
Zero light pollution. Just you, the Milky Way, and the kind of night sky that makes you forget the ground.
Spring wildflowers, summer green, autumn gold, winter silence — every season reveals a different Mineral County.
Every site at Tucker Ponds is positioned to maximize privacy and minimize foot traffic. Whether you're pulling in with a full-size RV or pitching a two-person tent, you'll find a level pad, tree cover, and enough room to spread out without bumping into your nearest neighbor.
We came for one night and stayed four. The ponds, the pines, the complete absence of noise — it rewired something in us. We're already planning the return trip.
We're located in the high country of Mineral County, accessible by standard vehicle via maintained forest roads. For the most current conditions and to reserve a site, give us a call — we're always happy to point you in the right direction.
Ready to escape?
Reserve your site or ask us anything. We're just a phone call away.
Call (719) 657-3321
