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Camp Dick Campground
Camp Dick is situated in a glacial valley adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek, with a mixture of forest and open meadow. 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.
There are 41 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided 14' X 16' tent pad. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site except for double campsites 11, 12, 14, 21, 24, 28, 38, 39 and 40 which allow a maximum of 15 people. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.
Campsites 1-6, 11, 13-20, 24, 26, 28 and 39-41 are first come, first served. Campsites 7-10, 12, 21-23, 25, 27, and 29-38 are reservable. Reservations can be made between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
The campground is normally full for the weekend before Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation.
View a campground map.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777. |
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| 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). |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Allenspark, Colorado |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Vista Recreation |
General Information
Directions:From Ward, Colorado, travel north for 6.5 miles on Colorado Highway 72, watch for signs for Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds. Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 and National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick.
Activities
Mountain Biking
The first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail, from Peaceful Valley west to the Indian Peaks boundary are open to mountain biking. It is possible to 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.| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Campground Camping
Camp Dick is one of the most popular campgrounds on Boulder Ranger District. It is situated in a wooded creek valley surrounded by aspen, pine and spruce trees. Wildlife is common, with frequent sightings of beaver and moose in the vicinity. Buchanan Pass and Sourdough trails offer opportunities for non-motorized recreation, and Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among four-wheelers, ATV and motorcycle riders. A disability-accessible platform is constructed adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek for fishing access. Camp Dick Campground is located one mile west of Peaceful Valley Campground.
| No. of Sites | 41 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 7 - 10, 12, 21 - 23, 25, 27, and 29 - 38 are reservable from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Reservations can be made from up to 180 to a minimum of four days in advance of your arrival to the campground. Make reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or online at: www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | Campfires are generally allowed, unless seasonal restrictions are in effect. Visitors may gather dead and down wood for burning while visiting the National Forest. Campgrounds with hosts offer firewood for sale; contact the campground host. |
| Sleeping Shelter | none |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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RV Camping
Camp Dick is one of the most popular campgrounds on Boulder Ranger District. It is situated in a wooded creek valley surrounded by aspen, pine and spruce trees. Wildlife is common, with frequent sightings of beaver and moose in the vicinity. Buchanan Pass and Sourdough trails offer opportunities for non-motorized recreation, and Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among four-wheelers, ATV and motorcycle riders. A disability-accessible platform is constructed adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek for fishing access. Camp Dick Campground is located one mile west of Peaceful Valley Campground. All sites are available for use by tents, trailers or RV's.
| No. of Sites | 41 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 7 - 10, 12, 21 - 23, 25, 27, and 29 - 38 are reservable from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Make reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or online at: www.recreation.gov. |
| Size Restrictions | Campsite spurs range from 20 to 50 feet in length |
| Fire Information | Campfires are generally allowed, unless seasonal restrictions are in effect. Visitors may gather dead and down wood for burning while visiting the National Forest. Campgrounds with hosts offer firewood for sale; contact the campground host. |