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Prospector Campground
Prospector Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County between Keystone and Frisco on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking.
Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited. As of Aug. 24, 2023 the water spigots have been turned off, so bring your own water.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reserve at Recreation.gov. |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). |
| Closest Towns: | Frisco, CO; Keystone, CO |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
General Information
Directions:From Frisco/I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel 4 miles on Highway 9 through the town of Frisco. Turn left on Swan Mountain Road and go about 3 miles to the Swan Mountain Recreation Area, the turn-off will be on your left. A dirt road leads to the campground. From Silverthorne/ I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon. Travel 4 miles east on HWY 6 through the town of Dillon. Turn right on Swan Mountain road and drive 2 miles to Swan Mountain Recreation Area which will be on your right. A dirt road leads to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 107 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70569&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |