Prospector
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground. Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, it is an ideal spot for fishing, boating and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout, and occasionally a few cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite — this short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds. Prospector Campground has 105 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Roads and spurs are not paved. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and drinking water. No electrical hook-ups are available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground, and 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, and these resorts stay open year round.
- Pet friendly
Location
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A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 10
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 40
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
Campsites106
Silverthorne, CO
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Amenities
Campfires allowed
Grills
Picnic tables
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max vehicle length
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Site length
Typically 78 ft, up to 79 ft
RV
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Tent
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Trailer
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Biking
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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