Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland

USDA Forest Service
Arapaho & Roosevelt
National Forests
Pawnee National
Grassland
2150 Centre Avenue
Building E
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119
970-295-6600

Kelly Dahl Campground
Boulder Ranger District

Map of Campground


Season:

Mid-May through late September. Current status: open

Daily Fee:

$17 per site per night

Reservations Accepted:

Sites #21 - 46 are reservable from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September.

Services:

Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, water, vault toilets and trash services are provided. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations or showers. There is a playground suitable for small children.

Sites:

There are 46 sites that will accommodate tents and campers, trailers, and motor homes. A maximum of 8 people are allowed per site.

Elevation:

8,600'

Maximum Vehicle Length:

40'

Location:

Drive approximately 17 miles west of Boulder on Colorado Highway 119 to the town of Nederland. Continue south on Colorado Highway 119. The entrance to Kelly Dahl Campground is located on the east side of the highway at mile-marker 22, about four miles south of Nederland and approximately two miles north of Rollinsville.

Activities Nearby:

Kelly Dahl Campground is situated in a wooded setting adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak National Scenic Byway. The campground provides the visitor with spectacular views of the Continental Divide. The historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City and Black Hawk are nearby. Limited-stakes gambling is allowed in Central City and Black Hawk. Other historic sites include the Rollins Pass (Moffat Road) abandoned Railroad grade. Four-wheel-drive roads can be found in the Tolland to Apex to Idaho Springs area. Kelly Dahl is the closest Forest Service campground to the city of Boulder. The town of Nederland, with all services available, is located four miles north. Barker Reservoir, just east of Nederland, allows fishing. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. It is usually among the last of Boulder Ranger District's campgrounds to fill up on weekends; however, reservations are recommended, especially around major holidays.

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