Can you reserve a site at Blue River Campground (CO)?

Yes, Blue River Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Blue River Campground (CO)?

2 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Blue River Campground (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue River Campground (CO).

Are campfires allowed at Blue River Campground (CO)?

Campfires are allowed at Blue River Campground (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Blue River Campground (CO), Colorado — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9 in White River National Forest. This cozy campground is located between Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs along the banks of the Blue River. With breath taking scenery and the sound of the flowing river, this is a favorite spot for many.

Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout when casting their lines out into the water. River access through the campground is for paid campers only. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of hiking trails are within a short drive in either direction from the campground.

Facilities

Blue River Campground has 24 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and bear box.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

24 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 2 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Blue River

Site types

21 Standard Nonelectric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

24 campsites at Blue River Campground (CO)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
002	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
003	Blue River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
004	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
005	Blue River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
006	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
007	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
008	Blue River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
009	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
010	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
011	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
012	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
013	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
014	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	2 ft	10	🐾
015	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	1 ft	10	🐾
016	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
017	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
018	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
019	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
020	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
021	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	2 ft	10	🐾
022	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	2 ft	10	🐾
023	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
024	Blue River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾

Getting there

From Silverthorne, on Interstate 70 take exit 205 and go north 8 miles north on Colorado Highway 9. Turn right onto Forest Rd. 1877. From Kremmling, Colorado, turn off Highway 40 onto Colorado Highway 9 South and go 30 miles, turn left onto Forest Rd 1877 at Blue River Campground.

39.72602, -106.13112 · 39°43'33.7"N 106°7'52.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.2	2.2	2.6	3.0	2.0	1.2	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.9	2.1	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Blue River Campground (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Blue River Campground (CO)?: Yes, Blue River Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Blue River Campground (CO) have?: 24 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Blue River Campground (CO)?: 2 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Blue River Campground (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Blue River Campground (CO).
Are campfires allowed at Blue River Campground (CO)?: Campfires are allowed at Blue River Campground (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Blue River Campground (CO)

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Acorn Creek #71 2.5 mi · Facility
Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 4.2 mi · Facility
Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness 4.7 mi · Facility
Eagles Nest Wilderness 6.5 mi · Facility
Ute Pass/Peak #24 6.9 mi · Facility
Sugarloaf Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
Williams Fork Trailhead 7.2 mi · Facility
South Fork Campgound 7.3 mi · Campground
Buffalo Cabin/Buffalo Mountain #31 7.4 mi · Facility
Ptarmigan Peak #35 7.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 970-468-7681
Email Help.WhiteRiver.Dillon@AmericanLL.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Blue River Campground (CO)