Just got back from backpacking to Sourdough Springs camp in White Ranch Open Space Park, near Golden. A perfect night for camping, and we were the only ones in the campground.
Sourdough Camp is really unusual in that it’s by far the most well developed backcountry campground I have ever seen. You backpack your way in (only 1.6 miles, but still), and there you have nice restrooms, pump well water, picnic tables, firepits, and even a free firewood collection!
The perfect campground for an easy overnighter away from the vehicle, and our evening was most excellent. You need a free overnight pass which is available at the trailhead. Just follow the instructions on the backpacking kiosk at the trailhead. The drop slot for the permit is a little tricky to find, just look behind the stack of permits and sure enough there is a slot back there.
I have GPS tracks for this trip on the main web site at:
http://www.selecthikes.com/easy-hikes/75-white-ranch-rawhide-loop
