Camp Dick

$34.50/night

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 20 sites
ADA accessible: 15 of 20 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 15 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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. Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 & National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Holly M

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Reviewed a month ago

We stayed in site #12 which was a large double site. The tent pads and table area were spacious, level and gravel covered. The neighboring sites were not too close. We enjoyed the close proximity of the river, which looked like a perfect place to catch trout. This site is next to the restroom which I appreciated for late night visits and I was elated that the smell did not carry into our space. Speaking of the restrooms, they were kept clean and well stocked! There were hiking and mountain biking trails—we brought our e-bikes and didn’t find much use for them as the trails are more suited for proper off road tires. Out of three Colorado campgrounds that we tried out this summer, this was by far our favorite.

Ellen L

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Reviewed a month ago

The campsites were well maintained and clean. The restrooms were clean. Thank you Hosts. The Middle St Vrain trail is a very nice hike - a little hilly.

sara h

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Reviewed a month ago

beautiful campground, spot 30 was tucked away and private feeling. hiking trails directly behind the site. loved it.

Pat H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp was quiet and scenery beautiful. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen. I really appreciated that they filled the potholes on the road.

Anne H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This is a beautiful campsite with great hiking that starts from the sites. A downside is that two of the three water stations, next to the bathrooms, are not functional, so it's best to bring as much water from home as possible. We did find a working tap beyond the parking lot for the 4-wheel drive road beyond the campground.

Richard W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice campground! Sites along the outside are nicer than the ones inside the loop (those on the inside are out in the open). Be bear aware. A bear mosied through the campground in the morning checking out sites to see if anyone left any food out!

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