Established Camping
Roosevelt National Forest Camp Dick Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Overview
Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek.
Recreation
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass trails. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the campground. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Guided horseback riding is available at Peaceful Valley Lodge, which is just over a mile away.
Facilities
Campsites will accommodate tents and RVs. Sites includes picnic tables and campfire ring with grill. Water spigots, vault toilets, and trash services are provided at the campground. Firewood may be purchased during the peak season. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. Tents must remain on tent pads.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in a glacial valley surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen forests and an open meadow.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Allenspark is less than 10 miles north of the campground, and has a restaurant and a grocery store. Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 25 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities available within the park. Estes Park is a full-service community. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities are available there. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Pets
TravelerFun but cold
Very beautiful nice and peaceful not to busy and was easy to get a site.
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GuideGreat for access to off-roading Trails!
I camped here last summer for a weekend with my brother and some friends. We did not have a reservation and still had plenty of sites to choose from when we showed up on a random Saturday morning in late July. The sites are pretty close together and don't have much vegetation between them. There are privy style pit toilets and faucets with drinking water. Every campsite had at least one picnic table, a charcoal grill, a bear-proof food storage locker and fire pit with a grill grate. No cell service though. While there are some hiking trails stemming from the main camping area, Camp Dick is not the best option for those who want to enjoy quiet nature walks since most of the trails also accommodate off-road vehicles. Every time we went out for a walk we were surrounded by clouds of dust accompanied by a cacophony of engine noise coming from the large number of dirt bikes, Jeeps and ATVs. That being said, there was one trail that followed a river that got quiet after it branched off from the driving trail by the Buchanan Pass Trailhead. All in all even though Camp Dick is not the most tranquil campground, it is a great option for people who like off-roading and those looking for a last minute campsite in a pinch.
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GuideLooked Great
We checked this site out after we couldn't find any openings at Peaceful Valley (just follow the road west through PV).
Well there were no open sites here either. This was afternoon on a Friday, we were taking a risk not having a reservation. We drove around, the campground looked nice.
I wouldn't consider this dispersed... The campgrounds were fairly close to one another.
All paved roads, so down worry about the vehicle you bring.
I'd give this 5 stars if you're looking for a campground with all of the amenities. We'll probably come back in the future.
Location
Roosevelt National Forest Camp Dick Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Denver, travel north on Interstate 25 north, to U.S. Highway 36 and continue west through Boulder, to Lyons. From Lyons, take Highway 7 for 12 miles to Highway 72, then continue south for four miles. Watch for signs for Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds. Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 & National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick.
Coordinates
40.13 N
105.5183333 W