Camp Dick
Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 20 |
| Host/management | 22 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 15 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 012 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 15 / 1 | Yes |
| 021 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 15 / 1 | |
| 022 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | ||
| 023 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 025 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 027 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 007, 008, 009, 010 and 12 more are listed accessible |
Campsites will accommodate tents and RVs. Sites includes picnic tables and campfire ring with grill. Water spigots, vault toilets, and trash services are provided at the campground. Firewood may be purchased during the peak season. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. Tents must remain on tent pads.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Reservations can be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777. |
| Fees | See general fees on the campground table or recreation.gov. Fees are reduced when the water system is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders a 50% discount on campground fees (this discount only applies to single campsites). |
| Rules | Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times; a maximum of eight people are allowed at most sites; oversized sites allow a maximum of 12 people, (units 7, 11, 12, 21, 24, 28, 38, 39 and 40); RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Fishing is permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Denver, travel north on Interstate 25 north, to U.S. Highway 36 and continue west through Boulder, to Lyons. From Lyons, take Highway 7 for 12 miles to Highway 72, then continue south for four miles. Watch for signs for Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.1300° N, 105.5183° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
42 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Wildcat Mountaineering ↗ | 14.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big John's RV Sales and Service ↗ | 28.4 mi |
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Camp Dick Campground / Middle St Vrain Trailhead
Worth a stop
The town of Allenspark is less than 10 miles north of the campground, and has a restaurant and a grocery store. Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 25 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities available within the park. Estes Park is a full-service community. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities are available there. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.
- 2.3 miSouth Saint Vrain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.6 mi
- 7.5 mi
- 14.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miSourdough ↗14.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBeaver Reservoir Cutoff0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miBuchanan Pass ↗15.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miPark Creek2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miWapiti1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miBaptiste0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miMiddle Saint Vrain Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 0.7 miBeaver Sourdough Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.3 miSouth Saint Vrain Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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
Indian Peaks Wilderness begins about 2.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.3 miIndian Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 77,932 acres
- 7.3 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
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.
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Natural features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in a glacial valley surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen forests and an open meadow.
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. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the campground. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Guided horseback riding is available at Peaceful Valley Lodge, which is just over a mile away.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Dick?
Sites at Camp Dick are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Dick?
See general fees on the campground table or recreation.gov. Fees are reduced when the water system is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders a 50% discount on campground fees (this discount only applies to single campsites).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Dick?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Camp Dick open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Camp Dick have?
42 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Dick?
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 Camp Dick?
There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations, or showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Camp Dick?
Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Dick. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Camp Dick?
Sites 007, 008, 009, and 010 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 16 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Camp Dick?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Camp Dick?
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Dick?
Morrison, Colorado. The town of Allenspark is less than 10 miles north of the campground, and has a restaurant and a grocery store.
Source: Getting there