Can you reserve a site at Prospector?

Yes, Prospector is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Prospector have?

107 sites in total, of which 106 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Prospector?

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

Are pets allowed at Prospector?

Yes, pets are allowed at Prospector.

Are campfires allowed at Prospector?

Campfires are allowed at Prospector. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Prospector

Campground · Colorado · 106 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

106
Bookable sites: 70 ft
Max rig length: up to 10
People per site: 9,194 ft
Elevation

Overview

At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest.

The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.

Recreation

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, Dillon Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout. Occasionally, a few cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams.

Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.

From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.

For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.

Facilities

Prospector Campground has 105 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Roads and spurs are not paved.

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. No electrical hook-ups are available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.

Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.

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 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.

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. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.

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

106 bookable sites
107 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, D, E

Site types

106 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

107 campsites at Prospector

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
002	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
003	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	10	🐾
004	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
005	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
006	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
007	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
008	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
009	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
010	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
011	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
012	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
013	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
014	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	44 ft	10	🐾
015	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	70 ft	10	🐾
016	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
017	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	64 ft	10	🐾
018	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
019	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
020	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
021	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
022	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
023	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
024	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
025	B	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
026	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
027	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
028	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
029	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	10	🐾
030	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
031	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	33 ft	10	🐾
032	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
033	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	10	🐾
034	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
035	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
036	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	10	🐾
037	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
038	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
039	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
040	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	10	🐾
041	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
042	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
043	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
044	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
045	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
046	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
047	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
048	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
049	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
050	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
051	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
052	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
053	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	10	🐾
054	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	10	🐾
055	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
056	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
057	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
058	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
059	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
060	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	10	🐾
061	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
062	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	10	🐾
063	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	10	🐾
064	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
065	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
066	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
067 HOST	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
068	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
069	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
070	D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
071	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
072	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	21 ft	10	🐾
073	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
074	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
075	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	10	🐾
076	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
077	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
078	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
079	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	10	🐾
080	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
081	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	10	🐾
082	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	10	🐾
083	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
084	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
085	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	10	🐾
086	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
087	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
088	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
089	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
090	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	10	🐾
091	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	10	🐾
092	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
093	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
094	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	10	🐾
095	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
096	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	10	🐾
097	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	10	🐾
098	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
099	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	10	🐾
100	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
101	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	10	🐾
102	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
103	E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	22 ft	10	🐾
104	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
105	E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
106	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
107	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From I-70, take the Silverthorne exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6, approximately 4 miles to Swan Mountain Road. Turn right and travel for 2 miles to Prospector and Windy Point Campground sign. Take dirt road 1 mile to campground entrance.

39.59583, -106.03444 · 39°35'45.0"N 106°2'4.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	0.9	1.0	1.2	1.3	1.9	1.3	1.9	2.0	1.5	1.0	0.9	0.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 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 Prospector

Can you reserve a site at Prospector?: Yes, Prospector is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Prospector have?: 107 sites in total, of which 106 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Prospector?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Prospector?: Yes, pets are allowed at Prospector.
Are campfires allowed at Prospector?: Campfires are allowed at Prospector. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Prospector also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Prospector's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Prospector

Lowry Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Windy Point Group (Co) 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peak One 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Heaton Bay 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Cove Campground 1.9 mi · Campground
Old Dillon Reservoir #87 2.3 mi · Facility
Ptarmigan Peak #35 2.9 mi · Facility
Tenderfoot #76 3.2 mi · Facility
Straight Creek #48 3.5 mi · Facility
Gold Hill #79 3.8 mi · Facility
Meadow Creek #33 3.8 mi · Facility
Mount Royal/Masontown #1 4.1 mi · Facility

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Contact

Phone 970-468-7681
Email Help.WhiteRiver.Dillon@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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