Best Tent Camping near Dillon, CO

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Dillon, CO has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Dillon, Colorado (97)

    1. Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping

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

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

    "This this is a long Winding Road up the mountain that has many nice places to pull over and Camp right off the road. Some are a bit further back than others. Most are accessible to any vehicle."

    2. Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Montezuma, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    "We stopped at one that had a fire ring made from rocks but it wasn't 100' from water. we parked at night so we didn't see the  sign that said it wasn't a legal camping spot, then the next day we got a"

    "We have an off-road teardrop trailer with rooftop tent and travelled with another family with rooftop tent and we were able to spread out with plenty of level ground for our vehicles/sleeping quarters."

    3. Lower Crystal Lake- Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "We were at Lower Crystal Lake on July 27-28, 2022.  This was our first overnight backpacking trip with our 9 and 12 year old. "

    "The road up can be a bit challenging, especially for novice offroaders, but it's doable. The lake is beautiful but can be very windy."

    4. Red Sandstone - Primitive Dispersed

    11 Reviews
    Vail, CO
    19 miles
    Website

    "You can drive or walk down a mile which leads to a trail to Lost Lake, which you can swim in. It was definitely buggy, got my fair share of mosquito bites, so I recommend bug spray."

    "The campsites are decently spaced out but not the place to go if you don’t want neighbors, I chose the only single site I could find but could still hear dogs barking and music in the distance(to be fair"

    5. McCullough Gulch Designated Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    16 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."

    6. Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Blue River, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "There are a number of easily accessible trails nearby."

    "Great dispersed campsite very close to Breckinridge. The road getting to the campsites is VERY rocky/bumpy, 4-wheel drive is recommended. There are a few popular trails nearby which is a bonus."

    7. A-Lodge-Denver

    4 Reviews
    Montezuma, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 444-0882

    $49 - $149 / night

    "Tent sites are neat. Didnt think from the pictures I'd have to navigate up like I did. It was good though, quite."

    "The A-Lodge just outside of Boulder is the ultimate adventure home base."

    8. Shrine Pass Road Dispersed Camping

    2 Reviews
    Frisco, CO
    11 miles
    Website

    "Convenient spot off i70 but without the traffic noise. A few spots along the road."

    9. Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail

    15 Reviews
    Empire, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 567-4382

    "I first camped in Colorado last year with a friend and we chose this dispersed due to it being close to travel too- yet still dispersed. I’ve come back 4 other times to camp here!"

    "Very beautiful place, there is a waterfall a little ways up the mountain, found a beautiful place to pitch up a tent and spend the weekend, definitely going back more often"

    10. Halfmoon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    "Halfmoon Campground is located at the end of Notch Mountain Rd (forest Rd 707) near Minturn, CO in White River National Forest."

    "during the week very few camper, campfires allowed. water. no electricity. it was wonderful. no rain, great stars"

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Dillon, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dillon, CO is Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping with a 4.6-star rating from 38 reviews.

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