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

Olive Ridge Campground
Boulder Ranger District

Map of Campground


Season:

Mid-May through late September. Current status: open

Daily Fee:

The daily fee for each campsite is $17 per night, which covers use of the site, except for oversized sites 26 and 40, where the fee is $20 per night.

Reservations Accepted:

Sites #1A, 26, 27, 29 - 41, 44,45, 47 - 53, 55 and 56 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. A playground suitable for small children is located on site.

Sites:

There are 56 sites that will accommodate tents and campers, trailers, and motor homes. A maximum of 8 people are allowed per site, except for oversized sites 26 and 40 which will accommodate 12 people each.

Elevation:

8,400'

Maximum Vehicle Length:

40'

Location:

The campground is located on Colorado Highway 7, between Allenspark and Meeker Park, at mile-marker 14. It is approximately six miles north of the intersection of Highways 72 and 7, and approximately 15 miles south of Estes Park, 29 miles north of Nederland, and 20 miles west-northwest of Lyons.

Activities Nearby:

Olive Ridge is located within the Roosevelt National Forest and at the southeastern boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park. Nearby hiking trails lead visitors into Wild Basin (Rocky Mountain National Park). Park Service information can be obtained by calling 970-586-1206. Olive Ridge Campground is normally full for the weekend by early Friday, so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation.

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