Heaton Bay
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest. There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges. Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite: this short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds. The campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon. In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds: bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk, scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout, and alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
- Pet friendly
Location
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LOPA · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 10
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 20
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
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Silverthorne, CO
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
1 site
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Grills
Picnic tables
Water hookups
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 20 ft, up to 30 ft
Hike-in distance
Typically 120 ft, up to 200 ft
Car
Up to 20 ft
RV
Typically 37 ft, up to 52 ft
Tent
Trailer
Typically 23 ft, up to 40 ft
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
People per site
Up to 10
Vehicles per site
Up to 1
Pets allowed
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