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The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 20. Currently experiencing a water outage due to a dry well. Bring all water needed for your stay, including drinking water. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites operate first-come, first-served.

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

White River National Forest

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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

About

Prospector Campground occupies a scenic position on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County, Colorado, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. The 105 sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 50 feet, though roads and spurs are unpaved gravel with back-in entry. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available throughout. Due to extensive pine beetle tree removal, the campground has little to no shade. Dillon Reservoir is the primary attraction, spanning 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline. The reservoir supports healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout, with occasional cutthroat trout from feeder streams. Boating and sailing are permitted, though all boats require aquatic nuisance species inspections. Body contact with the reservoir is prohibited, meaning no swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, or scuba diving. The surrounding White River National Forest offers extensive recreation. Over 7 paved miles of the Summit County trail system are accessible from the campground. The Old Dillon Reservoir trail provides views of the Tenmile Range and Continental Divide. For more solitude, the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is nearby. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all within 10 miles.

Directions

From I-70, take exit 205 (Silverthorne). Travel east on Highway 6 approximately 4 miles to Swan Mountain Road. Turn right and travel 2 miles to the Prospector and Windy Point Campground sign. Take the dirt road 1 mile to the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $27

Vehicle

Max RV Length 70ft
Max Trailer Length 70ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.WhiteRiver.Dillon@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (970) 468-7681

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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