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Kelly Dahl Campground
Kelly Dahl is situated in a wooded setting adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak National Scenic Byway and is near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City, and Black Hawk. There are 46 sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Campsites 1 - 20 are first come, first served.
Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no electricity, hook-ups, dump stations or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.
The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other four-wheel-drive routes can be found in the area. Kelly Dahl 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
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
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| Fees: | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on the campground table. Double campsites are unavailable at this campground. 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. |
| 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Nederland, Colorado, and Rollinsville, Colorado |
| Water: | Drinking water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire: American Land & Leisure |
General Information
Directions:Approximately four miles south of Nederland, Colorado, on Colorado Highway (CO) 119, watch for the entrance to Kelly Dahl Campground on the east side of the highway at mile-marker 22. (The entrance is approximately two miles north of Rollinsville on Colorado Highway 119.)
Activities
Campground Camping
Located south of Nederland, Kelly Dahl is usually one of the last campgrounds to fill for summer weekends on Boulder Ranger District. Although no formal trails exist at the campground, some closed roads offer opportunities for visitors to explore the surrounding forest lands. West Magnolia and East Portal trailheads offer trails within a short drive.
| No. of Sites | 46 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 21 - 46 (Fir Loop and Pine Loop) are reservable 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/Kelly_Dahl_Co/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70577\&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
Located south of Nederland, Kelly Dahl is usually one of the last campgrounds to fill for summer weekends on Boulder Ranger District. Although no formal trails exist at the campground, some closed roads offer opportunities for visitors to explore the surrounding forest lands. West Magnolia and East Portal trailheads offer trails within a short drive. All sites are available for use by tents, trailers or RV's.
| No. of Sites | 46 |
| Reservation Info | Campsites 21 - 46 (Fir Loop and Pine Loop) are reservable Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Make reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or online at: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Kelly_Dahl_Co/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70577\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Size Restrictions | Campsite spurs range from 18 to 50 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 18 to 50 feet in length |