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Best Campgrounds near Dillon, CO

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The White River National Forest surrounding Dillon, Colorado encompasses several campgrounds that provide access to the Dillon Reservoir and nearby mountains. Prospector Campground and Lowry Campground sit directly on the reservoir shoreline, while dispersed camping options like Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping offer more primitive experiences. The region includes a mix of developed sites with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets alongside primitive locations with minimal facilities. Campgrounds near Dillon support various camping styles including tent camping, RV sites with and without hookups, and cabin accommodations at locations like Tiger Run RV Resort and Heaton Bay Campground.

Camping season for most established campgrounds runs from late May through early September, with sites like Prospector open May 22 to September 9 and Peak One available May 24 to September 7. Several campgrounds require reservations, particularly for summer weekends when demand is highest. Free dispersed camping options exist on public lands but may have restrictions or require permits in certain areas. The region's proximity to Interstate 70 provides relatively easy access to most campgrounds, though some dispersed sites require high-clearance vehicles. According to one visitor, "Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping is free but some sites may require a 4x4 high clearance vehicle to access."

Campers consistently rate waterfront locations highly, with Prospector Campground receiving a 4.7 rating for its lake views and forested sites. A visitor noted that "each spot is tucked into trees so you don't see neighbors even if you can hear them." Many campgrounds provide direct water access for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, though swimming is generally prohibited in Dillon Reservoir. The region's developed campgrounds balance natural surroundings with proximity to towns like Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne, making them convenient base camps for exploring nearby hiking trails and mountain recreation. Highway noise can affect some sites closer to major roads, while those farther from main thoroughfares offer more solitude despite being minutes from town amenities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Dillon, Colorado (499)

    1. Prospector Campground

    50 Reviews
    Dillon, CO
    2 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."

    "Great views of lake dillon and each spot is tucked into trees so you don’t see neighbors even if you can hear them. Short Hiking trail connected to the campground plus so many trail options close by"

    2. Peak One Campground

    35 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    3 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."

    3. White River National Forest Heaton Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    2 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."

    "The campground's location on the Dillon Reservoir is ideal for enjoying the multitude of trails and outdoor activities near Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne."

    4. Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping

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

    "Roadside pull off areas. Mostly one lane dirt, can be tight and bumpy. Best for truck camper, small RV or tent. Don't get discouraged if the 1st spots are full just keep driving."

    "While many of the campsites are quite small and located right along the roadside with limited parking, we were lucky to find a fantastic, more spacious spot."

    5. Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

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

    "WARNING: The road to the camping locations is very bumpy, narrow, and has some large rocks. AWD with high clearance or 4x4 is recommended. This location was great!"

    "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"

    6. Gore Creek Campground

    22 Reviews
    Vail, CO
    12 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."

    "Great trail access, 10 minutes to Vail Village, and 30 minutes to Frisco/Dillon. If you’re looking for no frills camping in a gorgeous location, Gore Creek is for you."

    7. Blue River Campground (Co) — White River National Forest

    16 Reviews
    Silverthorne, CO
    9 miles
    +1 (970) 468-7681

    $25 / night

    "This small campground is located right on the Blue River between Silverthorne and Green Mountain Reservoir on Highway 9.  It is about 6 miles from Silverthorne and beautiful Dillon Reservoir."

    "This site featured 2 pines right next to the water that would have been perfect for a hammock. There was a bear safe box to keep your food items and grill."

    8. Lowry Campground

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

    $27 - $38 / night

    "Bathrooms were pretty clean considering location and the host was nice and welcoming."

    "I was having trouble finding a camp spot in the breck/Dillon area and took a chance at a first come site. So glad I did. It’s pretty quiet even on a Saturday. The camp hosts are amazing!"

    9. Pine Cove Campground

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

    $24 / night

    "This camp is along the Dillon Reservoir & close to town. I camp here sometimes when I visit Keystone for work."

    "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."

    10. Tiger Run RV Resort

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

    $105 / night

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

    "Breckinridge has a lot to offer, as does surrounding area. Late September colors, especially Aspen trees, are awesome. We’ll be back."

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  • Haley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2025

    fall river reservoir

    Beautiful dispersed camping

    There’s a lot of tent only suitable areas for camping past where the road stops that goes deeper into the forest along the lake here. Definitely very peaceful. Did an overnight here with my tent. Lots of spots to camp that aren’t just near the road. You’ll see the trail that takes you to different spots. As other reviews say, it’s highly recommended that you drive something 4WD and you don’t necessarily need high clearance, but you will need to be careful about picking your line. Had 1 bar of intermittent Verizon LTE. enough to send texts and call.

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Dispersed Camping - Turquoise Lake

    Next to logging area

    This is the closest area to the lack but you cant see it. Younare also right against the road coming in. And a logging area. So ita kind of a loud and ugly spot. You cant see the mountains at all. The spaces are very close in a small thinly wooded area. This is by far the worst of the 4 areas out here. 2 bars verizon and rocky dirt road. 2wd with some clearance is fine. I highly recceomend driving around the dirt roads back here and getting to one of the much better areas

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Turquoise Lake

    Area packed with options

    1-2 bars verizon signal and a loose rocky road but not hard to access. This is not right on the lake either despite its name. There are like 5 camping areas back here so if you see a good spot on the way back here just take it. I think the views are a little limited here and the spaces are in-between groups of pine trees so a little visual privacy but not muchnfor sound.

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Turquoise Lake Dispersed

    Road getting bad

    The road down to this loop is starting to wash out. Its not super bad yet but if it doesnt get taken care of soon its gonna require high clearance. This loop branches off and goes to a large area that has been logged it is kind of sad looking but it gives you a great view of the mountains. The stone fire rings seem to be the only thing designating the spots. They range from just enough to park a car to some 20yard across areas you could fit a pull behind. No bathrooms 3 bars verizon

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Dispersed Camping CR 48

    Right off the road

    This is the first area when you turn left at the road. The Google maps takes you to a green gate on the right but this is actually the little road to the left. It opens up and there are two big spots with stone fire rings pretty close to each other. Dont expect privacy. Some decent views from one of the spots. No bathrooms and 2 bars verizon signal if you keep going down the road yoy will get to more dispersed camping areas. The road is a little bumpy with rocks but any suv or van ia fine

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2025

    FR 48 Dispersed Camping

    Amazing views

    If you get in the back side of this place you have some amazing views of the mountains range. The loop around the spots is rough and muddy. 1-2 bars verizon signal. This place has kind of a vibe where people from town kind of live here and maybe they don't love tourists. Spaces are kind of spaced out but dont expect privacy as its pretty open

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Leadville RV Corral

    No longer an option

    This place has turned into a trailer park. The front half is all tiny homes now and the back half is people living long term in Rvs. There looked like zero avaliable short term spots. And it was kinda sketchy crowd

  • 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.

  • 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.

Guide to Dillon

Dispersed camping opportunities near Dillon, Colorado extend beyond the established campgrounds with sites available at elevations ranging from 8,800 to 11,500 feet. The camping season varies by elevation, with higher sites often inaccessible until late June due to snowpack, while lower areas may open by mid-May. Forest roads leading to dispersed sites typically require more clearance than paved routes to established campgrounds.

What to do

Fishing access from camp: Blue River Campground offers prime angling opportunities with multiple sites directly on the water. As one camper noted, "We stayed at campsite #16, it was right in the river with our own little beach. This site featured 2 pines right next to the water that would have been perfect for a hammock."

Hiking nearby trails: Multiple trail networks are accessible directly from campgrounds. The Gore Creek Campground provides access to mountain paths just minutes from the sites. A visitor mentioned, "Great trail access, 10 minutes to Vail Village, and 30 minutes to Frisco/Dillon. If you're looking for no frills camping in a gorgeous location, Gore Creek is for you."

Lake activities: The region offers paddleboarding, kayaking and boat rentals at Dillon Reservoir. As one visitor to Pine Cove Campground reported, "Last minute decision to car camp here but worth it. Easy access to lake from camp spot, walked our paddle boards to beach 20 yards from camp site and had great Mountain View's."

What campers like

Riverside camping: The sound of running water adds to the camping experience at several sites. At Blue River Campground, campers appreciate the natural white noise: "The river is relaxing at night and keep you cool on those hot summer nights."

Mountain scenery: The panoramic views from higher elevation sites provide memorable backdrops. A Boreas Pass camper shared: "Most sites are only slightly off the road. Not ideal for me. I was lucky to get site 17. Best view in my opinion. Road is fine for high clearance. But all of us with 4WD ask that you move over for us."

Secluded spots: Some areas offer more privacy than others. At Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping, a visitor noted: "We pulled in around noon and barely snagged one of the last open sites. Ours was higher up the road—still accessible, but just rough enough to turn a few others back. That bit of elevation gave us a quiet pocket, a breeze, and just enough distance from the traffic circling below."

What you should know

Weather considerations: Mountain storms develop quickly, particularly in summer afternoons. Temperatures can drop significantly after sunset even in July and August, often falling below 40°F.

Road conditions: Access to dispersed camping varies widely. At Boreas Pass, a camper reported: "Easy to get to from metro Denver and it's super close to Silverthorne. Dispersed camping sites are still somewhat close together. We could definitely hear other campers around us talking and such. The road to get up was easy (we stayed in #9 - not sure about the ones farther up the road)."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds around Lake Dillon in Colorado?

Lake Dillon offers several outstanding campgrounds with mountain and lake views. Prospector Campground is a favorite, offering lake views especially in loop D (sites 51-64), and is conveniently located just minutes from town while maintaining a remote feel. Heaton Bay Campground provides stunning lakeside camping with breathtaking mountain views and excellent access to water activities. Other excellent options include Peak One Campground, which features quiet, clean sites with lake views, and Pine Cove Campground. For those seeking a more primitive experience, dispersed camping options are available in the surrounding White River National Forest. Each campground offers unique advantages depending on your preference for amenities, views, and proximity to towns like Dillon, Frisco, and Breckenridge.

How much does camping cost in Dillon, Colorado?

Camping costs around Dillon vary by type and amenities. At Peak One Campground, expect to pay approximately $23-26 per night for standard sites. Pine Cove Campground has similar rates for their lakeside sites. For those seeking more amenities, developed campgrounds like Lowry Campground charge between $20-30 per night, which includes access to bathrooms and fire pits. Budget-conscious campers can take advantage of free dispersed camping options in the surrounding national forest areas, such as Boreas Pass Road and Rock Creek designated dispersed camping areas. Most developed campgrounds add a reservation fee ($8-10) when booking through recreation.gov. Group sites, where available, typically range from $40-90 depending on capacity. Premium RV resorts in the area may charge $50-100+ per night for full hookup sites.

What is the best time of year to camp in Dillon, CO?

The prime camping season in Dillon runs from late June through early September when temperatures are mild (70s°F days, 40s°F nights) and mountain wildflowers are in bloom. Twin Peaks Dispersed Campground is particularly beautiful during this period with its spectacular views and hiking opportunities. Gore Creek Campground offers excellent boondocking from late spring through early fall, with proximity to great trails. Late July through August provides the most reliable weather with minimal snow concerns, though afternoon thunderstorms are common. Early June can still have snow at higher elevations, while late September brings beautiful fall colors but cooler temperatures. Most campgrounds in the area close by mid-October due to snowfall. Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends throughout the season.

What amenities are available at Dillon Reservoir campgrounds?

Dillon Reservoir campgrounds offer various amenities to enhance your camping experience. Lowry Campground provides built-in fire pits, clean bathrooms, and electrical outlets at parking areas. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area offers more primitive camping with numbered sites but fewer facilities. Most developed campgrounds around the reservoir feature vault or flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection. Water spigots are available at some locations, though not at individual sites. Several campgrounds offer direct lake access for fishing and water activities. Cell service is generally good around the reservoir due to proximity to towns. Some campgrounds provide bear-proof food storage boxes. While most sites don't have hookups, nearby dump stations are available for RVers. Firewood is typically sold by camp hosts during peak season.

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