Olive Ridge
The campground is open for the season. Sites 1-24, 38, 41, 42, and 46 are first-come-first-served. Sites 26-40, 42, and 44-56 are reservable through Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions may be in effect due to high fire danger in the Boulder and Canyon Lakes Districts.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Olive Ridge Campground is located within Roosevelt National Forest at 8,350 feet elevation, positioned near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. The campground features 56 sites spread through a heavily wooded setting of ponderosa pine and aspen trees, with interior roads of gravel and dirt. Twenty-six sites accommodate RVs and trailers while thirty are better suited for tent camping. Sites with tent pads include bear lockers for food storage. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets and trash services are provided, but there is no potable water, electricity, hookups, dump station, or showers. Campers should bring adequate water supplies. A maximum of eight people are allowed per standard site, with oversized sites 26 and 39 accommodating up to ten people at an additional fee. The campground provides easy access to Wild Basin trails including Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake. Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance at Estes Park is 14 miles north. The area sees heavy use on weekends, with the campground typically filling by Friday morning. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during summer months.
Directions
Located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 between Allenspark and Meeker Park at mile-marker 14. Approximately 6 miles north of the intersection of Highways 7 and 72 (21 miles west-northwest of Lyons), 15 miles south of Estes Park, and 29 miles north of Nederland.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (303) 541-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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