Prospector Campground White River National Forest Colorado
Prospector Overview
Prospector campground is a popular and large campground with 105 campsites located at 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. From the campground you’ll have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Dillon Reservoir. The campground does not have electric hookups, but does have vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.
Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and food storage locker. Cell service is good in the area.
Prospector Campground Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation includes boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing at nearby Dillon Reservoir. Other activities include horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Other campgrounds in the area include Peak One, Heaton Bay and Lowry.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - Good
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
- Showers
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Reservoir
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Dillon, Colorado 80435
970 927-0107
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
105
Campsite Vehicle Size:
25 to 50 feet.
Season:
May – September
Elevation:
9,000
Prospector Comments & Reviews
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DATE OF VISIT = Sept. 2020, site 91
Price reflects 50% Access Pass discount
VERY washboarded quarter-mile road in
Water in the campground was off during our stay but the USFS emailed ahead so that we could be prepared
Sites and loops well-spaced
There are some okay CG trails, but GREAT hiking all around the area
Nearby access to all amenities in town
4 bars 4G Verizon
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My question is, how is the road driving in? Is it gravel? Full of pot holes or smooth? Thanks jg
Hi John,
The camp/dirt road from Swan Mountain Road to Prospector campground is about 1/2 mile. It is generally a well-maintained, smooth gravel road.