Best Campgrounds near Breckenridge, CO

Camping near Breckenridge, Colorado encompasses a range of options from established campgrounds to free dispersed sites in the surrounding White River National Forest. The area features several developed facilities like Prospector Campground near Dillon Reservoir and Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping just outside Breckenridge. These sites sit at elevations between 9,000-10,600 feet, offering mountain views and access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and water recreation. Prospector Campground provides a balance of feeling remote while remaining close to amenities in nearby towns, making it a popular base camp for exploring the region.

Most campgrounds in the Breckenridge area operate seasonally from late May through early September due to high elevation weather conditions. Winter camping is limited, though Tiger Run RV Resort remains open year-round for winter sports enthusiasts. Temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer, with campers reporting overnight lows reaching 16°F at some dispersed sites. Fire bans are common during dry periods, particularly at dispersed sites. Cell service is generally available at developed campgrounds near Dillon Reservoir but becomes limited or nonexistent at more remote locations like Boreas Pass. Advance reservations are strongly recommended for established campgrounds during peak summer months.

The camping experience varies significantly between site types. Developed campgrounds around Dillon Reservoir like Heaton Bay, Lowry, and Prospector offer amenities such as vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, with some providing electric hookups. According to reviews, these sites fill quickly during summer weekends. Dispersed camping areas like Boreas Pass Road provide free camping with minimal facilities, requiring visitors to pack in water and pack out waste. One camper noted, "There are 3-4 sites, all but one better suited for tents than trailers due to rough access roads." For those seeking full amenities, Tiger Run RV Resort offers complete hookups, showers, and facilities like a heated pool, though at premium prices compared to public land options.

Best Camping Sites Near Breckenridge, Colorado (499)

    1. Prospector Campground

    50 Reviews
    Dillon, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $27 / night

    "Located on Dillon Reservoir, Prospector Campground offers a nice balance of feeling remote while being conveniently near some really neat towns."

    "Potable water spouts were spread around (our site happened to be right next to one, which was convenient)."

    2. Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping

    45 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "Only a quick drive outside of Breckenridge. Free campsites pretty much everywhere. No water or bathrooms it is all dispersed. Pack your things in and out please. Keep this place beautiful!"

    "Found this spot at about 7PM on a Friday night near the Breckenridge end of the Boreas Pass Trail (39.451441,-106.014294)."

    3. Peak One Campground

    35 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $28 / night

    "As someone who prefers wild camping, it was definitely not that, but was one of the more positive campground experiences I've had."

    "Just a few miles off I-70, in Frisco, CO, is the location of Peak One Campground. This is a very clean campground, and the only one around Lake Dillon with flush toilets and sinks."

    4. White River National Forest Heaton Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $29 - $56 / night

    "Heaton Bay Campground, located near Dillon Reservoir in Colorado, offers a stunning lakeside camping experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains."

    "Bring your fishing pole, SUP, kayak, or hammock to hang out by the lake. This is my favorite campground in Colorado for the accessibility to the lake and town nearby."

    5. Lowry Campground

    13 Reviews
    Dillon, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $27 - $38 / night

    "This campground is near Lake Dillon-you would need to drive down to the lake itself but it is within .5-1 mile. "

    "We wanted to check out the Dillon/Breckenridge area, but we didn’t have a reservation."

    6. Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    25 Reviews
    Silverthorne, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "They take you off of Highway 9 and about 5 minutes you take a left and pass trail head (cant rmemeber the name) and parking lot and you continue on a pretty bumpy ride for about 10 minutes (you start hitting"

    "There is a good amount of traffic heading towards the trail head but it was still quiet. Even had a moose run through our camp!"

    7. Tiger Run RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Breckenridge, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 453-9690

    $105 / night

    "Not only was it one of few if not the only park open during the winter months but is located right in between Breckenridge, Keystone and A Basin. Vail is even less than an hour."

    "Multiple segments of the Colorado trail are accessible right from the park."

    8. Gore Creek Campground

    22 Reviews
    Vail, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $29 / night

    "If you are looking for a great boondocking location that is close to great trails and breathtaking views, this just might be the place for you."

    "We stayed at the Gore Creek Campground last summer 2017 on a drive from Southern California to Denver, CO. We took highway 15 through Nevada and Utah, and connected to Highway 70 in Utah to Colorado."

    9. Pine Cove Campground

    10 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    $24 / night

    "If your not lakeside it’s just a place to park the camper. It’s first come first serve and on a Tuesday it’s full!! We did walk the trail by the lake and it has some great views!!"

    "This campground is well maintenanced, is near Frisco and Breck and still has amazing mountain and lake views."

    10. McCullough Gulch Designated Dispersed Camping

    9 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "I would recommend a 4x4 or offroad vechicle for most of the pull off roads in the area. Campsites have signs designating them and fire rings. Look for signs and pull offs from the main road."

    "As the other reviews describe, it’s a groomed dirt road entrance near the parking lot for the Mount Quandary trail."

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Recent Reviews near Breckenridge, CO

2963 Reviews of 499 Breckenridge Campgrounds


  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Bevercreek Dispersed Camping

    Quiet overnighter

    It's a nice dirt road up the hill to these three or four sites. The first site is about a quarter mile before the last three sites. It can be windy as all the sites are completely exposed. No facilities or access to water available. Relatively flat pads that are quite generous in size could fit two or three smallish campers per site. Big rigs could pull in here as well.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Midland Bike Trail Dispersed

    Pretty location in the Mountains

    Car camped overnight here a the way through from Denver to Gunnison. There was porta potties and a few sites also a small parking lot.

  • Hillary B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Peak One Campground

    Convenient and beautiful

    Convenient to town and all that Frisco/Dillon has to offer, but also right on the perimeter trail (6-mile dirt) and also the Dillon Reservoir loop (18-mile paved). Our site had a small path right to the beach.

    No hammocks are allowed here (we learned this by having one). There are bathrooms, but they were locked during our stay. Potable water was still available.

  • Hillary B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    White Star

    Nice campground with great water and trail access

    Beautiful campground that is big but felt pretty quiet and chill, even on 4th of July weekend. The paved loops were perfect for my kids to bike around and we loved being able to walk to the water and trails

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Creekside Along Georgia Pass

    Nice and quiet with trees and creek

    Camped here on off-season. Wonderful babbling brook, lots of trees, peaceful quiet

  • Daniel C.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Forest Service Road 250 Dispersed

    Great Spot Near 11 Mile Reservoir

    Great location, 2.5hrs from Denver and about an hour from the Springs. Had great space for our setup. Only a 5-10 min drive to the state park with great fishing. Drove my VW wagon and had plenty of clearance to manage the dirt road.

  • C
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Stone Cabin

    Loved this option

    We stayed here on Fourth of July weekend and wished we had longer. Safe water so the kids could try fly fishing and one caught a brown trout, great spots for hammocks, availability on a holiday weekend and the early risers got to see a moose down near the water.

  • Ben W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Pioneer Park

    Cute, but...

    Great little campground, right on the Colorado River.

    Would be better if a freight train didn't pass through every 2-3 hours, blowing the train horn.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    CR 306 -Dispersed Site

    Some nice sites along the creek, easy to get to.

    Multiple sites along the creek, some of the road through a wooded area looks dicey for a large vehicle. There are multiple access points to various sites right off of CR306, some look more accessible to regular vehicles. A couple of those access roads seem pretty challenging for a two wheel drive.

    The site I camped at was just opposite the road to Avalanche Trailhead. It was a little bumpy but not challenging. All of the sites are within about 100 feet of CR306, separated by woods from the road, very quiet at night.

    I camped out in a tent in early October and temps were down in the 30 s at night. Had to keep my heater going. Camped there three nights, really peaceful.


Guide to Breckenridge

Camping near Breckenridge, Colorado offers diverse terrain at elevations between 9,000-11,000 feet with temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night. Many dispersed camping areas require high-clearance vehicles to navigate rocky forest roads, particularly at McCullough Gulch where tent campers report overnight lows in the 40s even during July. Campground amenities vary significantly from basic fire rings at free sites to full-service facilities with indoor pools.

What to do

Hike to alpine lakes: Access multiple trails directly from Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping where hiking options range from easy creek-side walks to challenging mountain ascents. "Great hiking trails at the end of the road with a small parking lot. Be careful though, once you get on Gore Range trail there are number of trails that feed into it so it's easy to get lost on the return trip," cautions one camper.

Water recreation on Dillon Reservoir: The 3,300-acre reservoir offers boating, paddleboarding and fishing opportunities. From Pine Cove Campground, you can launch kayaks and paddleboards directly from shoreline campsites. A camper notes, "Right on Lake Dillon with easy access for kayaks and paddle boards. Boats are allowed to dock here, but have to be put in at the marina."

Mountain biking: Access numerous trails from campgrounds around Breckenridge. Gore Creek Campground provides direct access to several routes. "We enjoyed just walking around the little trails around camp. The views are awesome," shares one visitor, while another mentions it's "perfect for mountain biking and water leisures."

What campers like

Proximity to town amenities: Many Breckenridge campgrounds balance wilderness settings with convenient access to services. Prospector Campground offers this balance, with one camper noting it provides "Great views of lake dillon and each spot is tucked into trees so you don't see neighbors even if you can hear them." Another appreciates that it's "Quiet, great sights, close to Frisco, Dillon, and Breck."

Temperature variation: The mountain climate creates cool nights even in summer. At higher elevations, summer overnight temperatures can drop into the 40s or lower. A camper at McCullough Gulch reported, "Temps were high 70s in the evenings and low 40s at night in mid July so prepare with layers."

Site privacy: Despite high demand, certain campgrounds offer secluded sites. At Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping, a camper found "From our site, we could easily walk down to a peaceful little valley and open space." Another visitor appreciated that "the spots are separate from each other."

What you should know

Road conditions to dispersed sites: Many forest roads require appropriate vehicles. At Boreas Pass, "Road is fine for high clearance. But all of us with 4wD ask that you move over for us," notes one camper. At McCullough Gulch, a visitor warns the road "gets a bit more treacherous (4wd recommended)."

Campground availability patterns: First-come, first-served sites fill predictably. At Heaton Bay Campground, "during peak summer months, the campground can be busy, as it's a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends."

Variable site quality: Not all sites within the same campground offer equal amenities or views. A Boreas Pass camper observed, "Not all sites equal. Most sites are only slightly off the road. Not ideal for me. I was lucky to get site 17. Best view in my opinion."

Wildlife awareness: Mountain wildlife requires proper precautions. A Rock Creek camper mentioned, "Only complaints was the pesky chipmunks," while at Boreas Pass, "fellow campers just up the road mentioned seeing a moose wander around their site."

Tips for camping with families

Choose family-friendly facilities: Several campgrounds cater specifically to families with appropriate amenities. Peak One Campground is described as "a very family friendly campground! Sites are kind of close together, but you are beside the lake! And some spots have trail access to the lake, so bring your water toys!"

Plan for temperature swings: Mountain weather requires preparation. Pack warm sleeping bags and additional layers even in summer. "The nights can also get chilly, so it's essential to pack warm layers, even in the summer," advises a Heaton Bay camper.

Consider noise levels: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. At Heaton Bay, "Close to the interstate so there is a slight background noise," warns one visitor. Gore Creek Campground visitors report that sites closer to the river help mask road sounds: "The sound of the river drowns out the road noise that you can hear in the distance."

Insect preparation: Certain areas have significant insect activity. At Heaton Bay, "There were a lot of wasps, so I recommend bringing a wasp catcher for your site."

Tips from RVers

Know your site limitations: Many campgrounds have specific constraints for larger vehicles. At Gore Creek Campground, "Each site had a bear locker, fire pit, picnic table, and long parking spot (30+ ft)." However, a visitor to Boreas Pass noted, "We're in a van, and while some spots would have been great, not all would work for our van."

Prepare for limited hookups: Most public campgrounds offer minimal services. At Peak One, "clean flushable toilets" are available, but most forest service campgrounds provide only vault toilets. For full services, Tiger Run RV Resort offers "complete hookups, showers, and facilities like a heated pool," though prices are significantly higher.

Winter camping options: While most Breckenridge campgrounds close seasonally, Tiger Run RV Resort operates year-round. A visitor reports it's "open during the winter months" and "located right in between Breckenridge, Keystone and A Basin. Vail is even less than an hour."

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time of year to go camping in Breckenridge?

The prime camping season in Breckenridge runs from late May through September, with July and August offering the most reliable weather. At Twin Peaks Dispersed Campground, a favorite among regular campers, summer brings killer views, great hiking, and beach days in a peaceful location. Early summer features wildflower blooms, particularly visible at Gore Creek Campground, a boondocking gem with breathtaking scenery. Fall brings spectacular foliage but colder nights, while late May and early June may still have snow at higher elevations. Weather can change rapidly in the mountains, so pack for variable conditions even in summer. Most campgrounds close by mid-October due to snowfall at these high elevations.

Where are the best campgrounds near Breckenridge, Colorado?

Breckenridge offers excellent camping options within a short drive. Boreas Pass Section House is located right in Breckenridge with breathtaking views and numerous secluded sites along the road. Each site includes a fire ring, and the road is accessible with front-wheel drive. Another top choice is Prospector Campground, situated on Dillon Reservoir just a short drive from Breckenridge. This well-maintained campground offers spectacular lake and mountain views, particularly from loop D, and strikes a perfect balance between feeling remote while being conveniently located near town amenities. Additional options include Peak One Campground with water and toilets, and Pine Cove Campground for those seeking more facilities.

Is dispersed camping allowed near Breckenridge?

Yes, dispersed camping is widely available near Breckenridge in designated areas within national forest land. Saints John Trail Roadside Campsites offers trail-side spots with fire rings near rushing creeks while jeeping in the mountains. For spectacular views, Breckenridge Overlook provides designated sites accessible by 2WD vehicles. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area features about 15 numbered sites, with additional unnumbered sites with better views further down Forest Road 233.1. Remember that dispersed camping follows strict regulations: camp only in designated areas, pack out all trash, stay no more than 14 days, and obey fire restrictions. Most sites are primitive with no facilities, so come prepared.

What RV camping options are available in Breckenridge?

Breckenridge offers several RV camping options. Tiger Run RV Resort is a premier all-season resort with full-service RV sites near Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, and other popular destinations. For a more budget-friendly option, Middlefork RV Resort is located about 25 minutes from Breckenridge and offers unique activities like on-site gold panning. Most public campgrounds near Breckenridge have some RV sites but with limited or no hookups. For RVers seeking amenities like water and toilets, Peak One and Pine Cove campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. For boondocking, Fall River Reservoir area has spots for smaller RVs but requires 4x4 capability. Be sure to check length restrictions and reservation requirements before arrival, especially during peak summer months.