Peaceful Valley

Summary

Peaceful Valley Campground is a scenic campground located in northern Colorado at an elevation of 8,500 feet. It offers 17 sites suitable for RV camping and tents, and provides access to a variety of recreation such as fly-fishing, hiking, biking, off-roading and more. The campground is close to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, 24 miles away in Estes Park.

Overview

Peaceful Valley Campground is situated in a glacial valley, on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek at an elevation of 8,500 feet in northern Colorado. The campground has some conifer trees with open grassy areas.

Recreation

The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.

Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass Trails. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail.

The Bunce School Roads are popular among off-road enthusiasts.

Facilities

There are 17 sites in the campground. Nine are suitable for RV camping and eight are more suitable for tents. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 45 feet, although no utility hookups are available. There is a maximum of eight people per site; site #17 is oversized and will accommodate ten people. The roads in the campground are paved. There is one hand pump with potable water, trash dumpsters, vault toilets and firewood is for sale.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in the mostly flat, glacial Peaceful Valley. A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the area.

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For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Parkâ??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.