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Prospector

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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.

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Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

9:10 AM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

June 30th, 4:10 PM — 4:00 PM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Windy Point Group 0.5mi Lowry Campground 0.7mi Pine Cove Campground 1.8mi Peak One 1.9mi Heaton Bay 2.0mi Blue River Campground 9.9mi Sugarloaf Campground 13mi South Fork Group Site 13mi Boreas Pass Section House, Cabin Rental 14mi

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

Useful Links

Print Facility Map
Forest Service Concessionaire
Colorado State Tourism
Colorado State Road Conditions
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Prospector Campground

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