Fishing enthusiasts and trail hikers will find convenient access to both activities at this 17-site Forest Service campground in Roosevelt National Forest. The Middle St. Vrain Creek runs along the south edge of the property, providing streamside camping at select sites and the sound of flowing water throughout the area.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet, with about half the campground suitable for larger rigs. The terrain offers limited tree cover between sites, creating an open layout with mountain views but minimal privacy. "There are not a ton of sites, so it was a quiet peaceful vibe," notes Sara S.. An overflow parking lot handles additional vehicles when sites reach capacity.
The campground provides standard amenities including vault toilets at two locations, drinking water, and a dump station. No showers are available. A camp host sells firewood and maintains the property alongside nearby Camp Dick. The access road can be rough, and several reviewers recommend making reservations well in advance due to the campground's popularity with Boulder-area visitors.
Site #1 receives particular praise for its creekside location. The Buchanan Trail begins further up the road, and 4x4 routes provide additional recreation options for off-road enthusiasts.
Description
Overview
Peaceful Valley Campground is situated in a glacial valley, on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek at an elevation of 8,500 feet in northern Colorado. The campground has some conifer trees with open grassy areas.
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. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. The Bunce School Roads are popular among off-road enthusiasts.
Facilities
There are 17 sites in the campground. Nine are suitable for RV camping and eight are more suitable for tents. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 45 feet, although no utility hookups are available. There is a maximum of eight people per site; site #17 is oversized and will accommodate ten people. The roads in the campground are paved. There is one hand pump with potable water, trash dumpsters, vault toilets and firewood is for sale.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in the mostly flat, glacial Peaceful Valley. A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Park__??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPeaceful Valley is located in Colorado near Ward
Directions
From Denver, go north on Interstate 25 to U.S. Highway 36 west. Continue on U.S. 36 through Boulder to Lyons. Take Colorado Highway 7 and go approximately 12 miles, then Colorado Highway 72 for approximately 4 miles.
Coordinates
40.1313889 N
105.5061111 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 5/20/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/20/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 5/20/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 42 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 7 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 8 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 9 min from Denver, CO
