White River National Forest - Cataract Creek Campground

Area Status: Open

A campsite with a picnic table and fire ring.

This small campground with 5 campsites is located in the Cataract Creek drainage just above Green Mountain Reservoir. There are many trails in the area that access the Eagles Nest Wilderness.

People in single file on dirt trail in grassy area near lake.

Vault toilet on concrete slab out along a dirt road.

A lake surrounded by slopes covered in tall evergreens.

A campsite with a picnic table and fire ring.

At a Glance

Reservations:	First-Come, First-Serve basis
Fees	Check our forest-wide campground table for current pricing.
Open Season:	May
Usage:	Heavy
Closest Towns:	Heeney, CO
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Dillon Ranger District, (970) 468-5400

General Information

Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9. Travel 16 miles north on HWY 9. Just after mile marker 118 turn left onto Heeney Rd (County Rd 30). Follow Heeney Road for 5.3 miles and turn left onto Cataract Creek Road (FDR 1725). The campground will eventually be on your left.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Camping & Cabins

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Campground Camping

No. of Sites	5 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None

Picnicking

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