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Established Camping

Kelly Dahl

About

National Forest

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

Overview

Kelly Dahl Campground is located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City and Black Hawk.

Recreation

Although no formal trails exist in the campground, a few closed roads offer campers the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. West Magnolia and East Portal Trailheads offer trails within a short drive. The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other off-road routes can be found in the vicinity. The lakes across the highway are on private property and access is prohibited.

Facilities

Although no formal trails exist in the campground, a few closed roads offer campers the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. West Magnolia and East Portal Trailheads offer trails within a short drive. The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other off-road routes can be found in the vicinity. The lakes across the highway are on private property and access is prohibited.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among ponderosa pines, on a gentle slope, at an approximate elevation of 8,600 feet.Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Nederland, which is four miles north of the campground, offers grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, gas, a post office, bank and Barker Reservoir.

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Location

Kelly Dahl is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Denver, go north on Interstate 25 to US Highway 36 west to Boulder. Take Colorado Highway 119 (Canyon Boulevard) west for 22 miles to Nederland. Continue south for 4 miles to the campground.

Coordinates

39.9325 N
105.4977778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Kelly Dahl?

Camping at Kelly Dahl can cost between $18.75 and $25.00 depending on the site.

What is the max vehicle length at Kelly Dahl?

Kelly Dahl allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

Does Kelly Dahl have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kelly Dahl does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Kelly Dahl?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kelly Dahl?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Kelly Dahl. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Kelly Dahl, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Kelly Dahl?

There are 46 campsites at Kelly Dahl and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts