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Dillon Ranger District

The Dillon Ranger District manages lands from the Blue River drainage to the summit of Vail Pass

Recreation Sites

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Elliott Creek Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Located on the northwest shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, this campground has vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. Many activities occur on the lake including fishing, motor boating, sailing,…

French Gulch #2

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Biking
Gold was discovered in French Gulch in 1860 by French Pete. This valley proved to be wildly rich in gold, silver, lead and zinc. You will see the remains of many mines in this area, as well as the…

Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) TH #355

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
This 4WD road passes the town site of Parkville, the main mining camp in Summit County during the gold rush of the 1860s. All that remains now of the once bustling town is the cemetery, which can be…

Giberson Bay Day Use Fishing Site

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This day use area is located on the edge of Lake Dillon so you can enjoy views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy a variety of activities around Lake Dillon such as boating,…

Gold Hill Trailhead #79 - CDT Access

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Biking
The trail climbs over Gold Hill where you can enjoy views of the Upper Blue River Valley eastward and the rugged Tenmile Range to the west. The trail passes through a series of clear cuts that were…

Gore Range TH #60

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Winter Sports
The Gore Range Trail runs the north-south length of the Dillon Ranger District portion of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. The trail begins at the Copper Mountain exit along Interstate 70 and finishes in…

Green Mountain/Heeney Area

Winter Sports Water Activities Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Hiking Climbing and Caving Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping
Green Mountain Reservoir lies at the northern end of Summit County, Colorado along the Blue River near the town of Heeney. There are 6 campgrounds at the reservoir and a 7th campground is located…

Heaton Bay Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Heaton Bay Campground is located on the shores of Lake Dillon between Frisco and Dillon along the Dillon Dam Road. This is a very central location in Summit County to enjoy the many activities in the…

Last updated March 28, 2025