U.S. Forest Service · White River National Forest · Silverthorne, CO

Peak One

Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile Ranges. This campground is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.

Reservable · Recreation.gov115 sitesDark sky99 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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2fires
active
Willow · 31 mi away · 7,359 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups77
Host/management38
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

77 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
Dark sky1.4 miles from Frisco, Colorado, a certified International Dark Sky Community

Peak One Campground has 80 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets(temporary out of service-vault toilets in place, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestWhite River National Forest
RulesBoat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

White River National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Peak One10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 18.0 inches of snowFebruary: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 17.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 17.5 inches of snowApril: 1.42 inches of precipitation, 17.3 inches of snowMay: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowJune: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowJuly: 1.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowOctober: 0.98 inches of precipitation, 7.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 14.6 inches of snowDecember: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 15.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.3°F averageFebruary: 18.5°F averageMarch: 25.5°F averageApril: 32.8°F averageMay: 41.8°F averageJune: 50.8°F averageJuly: 56.6°F averageAugust: 54.7°F averageSeptember: 47.9°F averageOctober: 37.4°F averageNovember: 26.2°F averageDecember: 17.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dillon 1 E, 3 miles from the campground at 9,065 feet, station USC00052281 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 115 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-70, take Frisco exit 203. Travel south on Highway 9 to Peninsula Recreation Area. Follow road approximately 2 miles to Peak One Campground. Please note that the new entrance to the campground is one-eighth mile south of the Frisco Peninsula Area.

Nearest townSilverthorne, Colorado
Coordinates39.5847° N, 106.0694° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Willow

    31 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained

  • Prescribed
    Harris Park Broadcast Rx

    31 mi from the campground · 390 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearFly Fishing ↗2.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗47.7 mi

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Peak One Campground - White River National Forest

Worth a stop

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles of Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Jody'S Connector
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Perimeter Shortcut
    0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Boatramp Switchback
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Olympian'S Link
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    South Connector
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Buzz Saw East-West Connector
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Eagles Nest Wilderness begins about 5.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Described as being more vertical than horizontal, nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Recreation

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres, and with 26.8 miles of shoreline, it is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking in the area abound, including more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. The Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Peak One?

Sites at Peak One are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Peak One?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Peak One have?

115 sites, including 77 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Peak One?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Peak One?

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets(temporary out of service-vault toilets in place, and drinking water.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Peak One?

Yes, pets are allowed at Peak One. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Peak One good for stargazing?

Frisco, Colorado, a certified International Dark Sky Community, is 1.4 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

Is there cell service at Peak One?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Peak One?

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Peak One?

Silverthorne, Colorado. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles of Dillon Reservoir.

Source: Getting there

What if Peak One is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Cove Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), Heaton Bay (1.5 mi, partly first-come), and Prospector (2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby