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Olive Ridge Campground
There are 56 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14' X 16'). Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.
A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. Campsites 1 - 24, 38, 41, 42, and 46 are first come, first served. Campsites 26 - 40, 42, and 44 - 56 are reservable. Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Olive Ridge is near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park, so offers nearby access to hiking trails in the Wild Basin area of the National Park. Olive Ridge is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation.
View a campground map.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general feees on the campground table. 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. |
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| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. 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: | Water system not in operation |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Vista Recreation |
General Information
Directions:The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 between Allenspark and Meeker Park at mile-marker 14. It is approximately six miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-north-west of Lyons), 15 miles south of Estes Park, and 29 miles north of Nederland.
Activities
Campground Camping
Olive Ridge is located just south of Rocky Mountain National Park's Wild Basin Trailhead. The campground is sheltered by pine, aspen and spruce trees and offers a playground suitable for young children. An amphitheater provides seating for educational programs, offered on summer weekend evenings. Olive Ridge is popular, often filling to capacity early on Fridays throughout the summer.| No. of Sites | 56 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 1A, 26, 27, 29 - 41, 44, 45, 47 - 53, 55 and 56 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: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Olive_Ridge_Co/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70578\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| 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
Olive Ridge is located just south of Rocky Mountain National Park's Wild Basin Trailhead. The campground is sheltered by pine, aspen and spruce trees and offers a playground suitable for young children. An amphitheater provides seating for educational programs, offered on summer weekend evenings. Olive Ridge is popular, often filling to capacity early on Fridays throughout the summer. All sites are available for use by tents, trailers or RV's.| No. of Sites | 56 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 1A, 26, 27, 29 - 41, 44, 45, 47 - 53, 55 and 56 are reservable from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Make reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or online at: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Olive_Ridge_Co/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70578\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Size Restrictions | Campsite spurs range from 20 to 55 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. |
| Corrals | Campsite spurs range from 20 to 55 feet in length |