Prospector Campground White River National Forest Colorado

White River National Forest
Dillon, Colorado 80435
970 927-0107

Lat / Long:

39.599963, -106.044531

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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Best Campsites

5, 7, 26, 28, 29, 32, 36, 38, 47, 50, 71, 73, 81

Regions

• Creek
• Denver Area
• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

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