Mueller State Park Campground

With 50+ reviews of this park, there’s not much to add. It’s as good as they say! But here’s a nugget: campsites 8 and 9 offer stunning views of Sentinel Point on the backside of Pikes Peak right from your camper window. There may be other such sites, but many loops of the park are closed for our April visit, and these two sites are prime.

High elevation campground. Sites well spread out. Gravel tent area. Many pull through RV sites. Separate tent area walk in also. Vault toilets. Clean, quiet camp. Short walk to Grouse peak. Aspens and pines. Stayed in sites 92 and 124. 5g T-Mobile.

Great campground but a little tight. Our site was a pull through with a tight radius for a 25ft trailer. It worked though. Steep drop off at door side of trailer. Very quiet, Starlink might be tough. No water at site but several drinking water stations with hose hookups.

We were in the area trying to find a place to camp for our next trip and came across Mueller…we drove through and got out at the top to hike. We were unable to get a spot for the time of our next trip but will keep trying. Fantastic campground with outstanding facilities!

Nestled at nearly 10000 foot elevation is a relaxing comfortable camp ground. Sites are far enough apart that you can enjoy the scenery rather than your neighbor. Sites have electric. Water is available in the camp ground. Dump station available.
Cell service with Verizon was good in camp ground but once you go hiking don't expect coverage.
Lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Nice campground with lots of trails. There are great views all over the park. Lots of wildlife, mainly deer.

For a fully reserved, fully equipped campground on a holiday weekend, Tent camper, but stayed on an rv site with electrical (last spot available). For a fully booked campground on a holiday weekend, it was surprisingly quiet. I didn’t feel like the neighboring campsites were on top of us because the landscape and tree coverage creates some separation. I would have been happy with any off of these impeccably maintained sites. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed on any of the trails in order to keep the wildlife close. Verizon was a little in and out but I was able to make calls and send photos.

Amazing views! Great cabins and camping spots not much on camper services!!

We tent camped at a walk-in site on “Prospector’s Ridge.” Big wheelbarrows we’re provided to haul stuff to and from the campsite, which was definitely useful! Sites had plenty of space between them, nice and quiet. Pit toilets were clean. Overall the campground was really chill (maybe because kids just went back to school?). Lots of hiking! Firewood bundles for $5 at the park entrance - burned good! Florissant Fossil National Monument not far away for something different to do. We will stay here again!

Mueller is an extensive park. We really enjoy our time hiking and exploring. Bathrooms are clean and there are showers till mid-September when all indoor facilities shut down. Vault bathrooms will continue to operate all year long. Great fishing around a few pounds. Highly recommended especially in summer.

What an incredible state park! We drove up at the end of May and witnessed snow on the mountains! The next day the sun chased it away, but it made for some breathtaking scenery! Lots of options for hiking. We did the overloook hike. It was about 5 miles total and a great workout! Lots of wildlife to see! I was able to get laundry done here. The showers were ok.

This Colorado state park brings visitors year-round for all types of recreation. We have traveled here several times, both tent camping and in our camper. The views range from evergreens and aspen to Pikes Peak. Camping is a pleasure with electric hookups at several sites, a camper services station with showers, flush toilets, laundry, and a dump station with water filling. Water spigots are located throughout the park, but are not for camper filling. The rangers are consistently pleasant. Since the park is at 9,000 feet, bears and sporadic weather are present. The hiking trails are well-marked and lead to various ponds, abandoned buildings (from when this was a ranch) and an abundance of wildflowers. Fall is especially beautiful when the aspens turn gold. Winter camping is available and perfectly situated near sledding hills. There are several well-maintained picnic areas and a visitors center where you can learn about the wildlife and geology and purchase a few trinkets or the sweatshirt you will need by nightfall. There are no "bad" spots in this park. We particularly like 120, at the end of the loop. It is quiet and close to several trailheads. For more reviews of Mueller, see minnieoutwest.com.

Now... I'm originally from Louisiana, and I now live in Texas, so my standards aren't very high, lol, but the restrooms were impeccable... Clean, smelled clean, and well maintained. The pit toilets we're even moderately comfortable, but I admittedly drove down to the comfort station bathroom twice in the night. It's far enough away from everything while still allowing you to drive to a pizza parlor in town for a nice dinner and a beer.

Wonderful walk-in tent camping site in the Turkey Meadow loop. Could view the Aspen trees in full color with Pikes Peak in the background. Peaceful and relatively private the week I was there.

This is less than thirty minutes from my house, but feels like a world away. Spots are close but private and paved pads make leveling easy. Most sites are pull through along the road and include electric. Back in sites are also available. The campground was full even with the snow and cold in early September. There are very few undesirable spots within the grounds, and the group sites are exceptional.

Vault and flush toilets are available at various locations through the campground, and there is a self-service dump station available at the front of the campground. We did run into the issue of people dumping buckets of waste in the dump station and not washing everything down, so look before you step.

Tent pads are large platforms filled with pea gravel, and include well maintained picnic tables and fire rings. The grounds and campsites are beautifully maintained and wonderful views of the surrounding mountains are plentiful.

Watch out for wildlife and be sure to read restrictions and rules on the maps provided at the gate - use and closures change seasonally.

Nice facilities and clean. Picturesque and on top of a heavily wooded ridge. Some of the sites are more open and give a great view. Pike's Peak dominates the skyline to the east. Walk in sites are quieter with less light pollution from RV porches, I don't know why some campers are lit up like xmas. A bit pricey as the camp fee does not include the park fee.

Super nice campground that makes you feel like you’re out in nature and in the mountains. Although there are tons of spots you are very well distanced from everyone. Views are great! Cleanest camp bathrooms we’ve seen all year! Onsite dump, most sites are pull through with Electricy, WiFi was good, I could even stream music.

Most trails inside the campground don’t allow dogs.

This campground is at the top of the ridge and much cooler than lower elevations. 

We didn’t have reservations and they do not do registration at the gatehouse. You are required to go online, create an account, and then register. On your phone with sketchy cell reception. Very inconvenient.1 

Many sites are paved. Due to the steep terrain, many sites are small, or the parking pad is not level. It was very full after labor day and didn’t have many choices, but were able to find a level pull-through site.

Super nice facility and clean. Very busy park as a lot of sites are on the main road. If you can choose to stay off the main road areas you will enjoy more. Lots of hiking and biking. We saw some deer that came through our site. Just a real nice relaxing place!

We only stayed here one night, but now we want to go back and spend more time. Simply gorgeous park. We had a spot that overlooked a large meadow, and we got to see several deer that evening along the edges. The bathrooms were very clean. The campfire program was a hit with the boys! We will definitely be back! We tent camped so I can’t speak to RV specifics.

We stayed at site 36 in the Conifer loop. I would not want to stay at the sites along the main road. These seemed to have very little privacy. Even numbered loops along Conifer had amazing views, site 40 had the best. Our site had good privacy but without cloud cover would have been hot. The gravel tent pad, picnic table and fire pit were all in good condition. Most campers near us had RV or trailer bathrooms so the vault toilet and flush toilets were usually unoccupied. Great hiking and all sorts of attractions nearby. Park sells firewood for $5 a bundle, they even drive around in the evening selling.  Would stay here again as long as I could get a spot on one of the loops and not the main road.

We live in Colorado Springs but traditionally hit Mueller at least once a season while we had a pop up.  Not quite as good for our current RV - there are devil trees to maneuver around!  It is a beautiful wooded park with lots of trails.  Sites vary in size and type with a few pull throughs.   There are 3 very nice fully-equipped cabins also. If you're into geocaching, there are several that can be found in the park.  Beautiful place to get away and enjoy nature.

If you crave primitive sites and 14ers, this is not the place for you. 

I gave it five stars because, although it may not hit everyone's preferences, it is consistently good for what is meant to be. 

We have been here a number of times, some for just hiking, some for camping. It's one of our go-to campgrounds. It is has solid campsites and facilities, more so for young kids. The access to Woodland Park (Jonie's for me) and CO Springs is helpful (again, especially for kids). To the west, on US Hwy 24 you can hit Florissant Fossil Beds. 

I have never been here during peak time in the middle of Summer, which I suspect could get quite crowded. We have been in late May/early June: it was quite pleasant and not too crowded at all. I have been here mostly in Sep-Oct-Nov. This is  the perfect time. It has plenty of trails for the average hiker, perfect for tiny legs.

There are also three cabins to rent, which I admit we have used before, and they are very nice.

We stayed in site # 43 and had electric and filled with water there it was a nice site. It was a pull thru site Conifer ridge loop. I had 2 bars with Verizon, nice restrooms, showers & a laundry room. 

The BEST sites in our loop were #40 & 41 big pull thru sites facing Pikes Peak.  Site # 36 is great to it's a back in site. Nice hikes though out the park it's well maintained. Pets are not allowed on the trails & they do have rangers hiking looking for rule breakers. 

Went to Mike's barbecue had a great meal & ask for the candied bacon he doesn't advertise it, sells out quickly. Also went to McGinty's slow service but a good dinner. 

Pikes Peak is close & what a beautiful Mountain. We saw lots of wildlife, wildflowers, very winding road with switchbacks going up and the summit at the top. It was cold up there had a cloud come in & it covered the peak. They sell a shirt Got Oxygen we bought one it's  true. Elevation is 14,115 Crystal reservoir was beautiful. Had some snow patches up higher.  They hit a limit & part way up you may have to stop & take a bus the rest of the way (it's free) but we lucked out and got to drive the entire way up. Coming down they will stop you at a 1/2 way check point & check your breaks are not overheated. If they are you have to wait a 1/2 hour I believe to go back down. Drive in Manual and you will be fine.

Garden of the Gods isn't far that's beautiful too & the drive there is nice. Manitou  Springs is a nice little town and Cripple Creek the other direction is really a cool town. springs

As a family from Texas, we don’t get a lot of snow in our neck of the woods, so this was a real treat. We hit up the Peak View day use trail head and had an absolute blast. The snow was perfect, the hill was fast and the views were amazing!!! Kinda wish we had made the trip to camp up here instead of just a day trip!! There’s also less oxygen at 9000’ than there is in Denton, Texas. Haha

We love this CG!  It is in a beautiful part of Colorado, centrally located to many attractions.  The CG itself is large, but spread out well.  All sites are paved and fairly level, all have electricity and there are even a few cabins for rental.  What makes this park great is the huge trail system, trails are all around and all at various levels of difficulties and lengths.  Wildlife is abundant and the sites themself are well maintained.  Each site has a fire ring, electrical hook up and picnic table.  Water spigots are nearby, RV dump is included with stay (and you can fill up with fresh water too).  They have a laundromat and shower house as well as several bathrooms located throughout the campground with flush toilets.  They have nightly educational programs and the rangers have always been polite to us.  Firewood is available for sale at the CG entrance.

Really great views. Clean, level campsites. We stayed in conifer 25. Close to comfort station and playground. Coin showers but are super clean.

Very pretty campground. Deer came through our campsite.

Great hikes, fishing, cabins and views.

By far my favorite campground in Colorado. Sites all have great views and are paved. The park is clean and rangers are always around checking in. Close to town and great hikes. Can’t wait to go back!