Camp Dick Campground
Boulder Ranger District, Colorado(View other Boulder Ranger District area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on November 18, 2005
Description
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Directions
Camp Dick is located one mile west of Colorado State Highway 72, at mile-marker 50. It is approximately 19 miles north of Nederland and 20 miles south of Estes Park. It can also be accessed via Colorado State Highway 66 west to Lyons, then southwest on Colorado State Highway 7 for approximately 12 miles to Highway 72, then south on Highway 72 approximately four miles.Activities
Camp Dick is situated in a glacial valley adjacent to Middle St. Vrain Creek. It was once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, established in the 1930s. Recreation opportunities exist for hikers, backpackers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, 4x4 and off-highway vehicle users, and anglers. Those intending to overnight camp in the nearby Indian Peaks Wilderness should contact the Boulder Ranger District (303-541-2500) regarding specific regulations that apply. Dogs are allowed in the campground and in the wilderness, but must be on a leash at all times. Camp Dick is normally full for the weekend by early Friday afternoon, so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation. Peaceful Valley Campground is approximately one mile east of Camp Dick and has 17 sites, 8 of which are reservableGuidebooks
- Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest
- U.S. National Forest Campground Guide: Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming
- The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado
Services
Picnic tables, fire rings or grills, water, vault toilets and trash services are provided. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations or showers.Reservation info
Sites # 7 - 10, 12, 21 - 23, 25, 27 and 29 - 38 are reservable from Memorial Day weekend through mid-SeptemberFees
Campsite fees are $14 per night. The oversized sites are $17 per night.Photos from Camp Dick Campground
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Reviews of Camp Dick Campground
Reviewed by Guest on June 21, 2007
We stayed on the South spur June 15-17, 2007. The sites were spotless. Plenty of shade, very large sites. The camp hostess was very cordial and checked often to make sure all was well. Some sites in the campground can be reserved.Outdoor Equipment
Titanium Cook Set 4 Piece by SnowPeak
For going light but still cooking real food, this four piece set delivers a competent kitchen The two pots feature...
For going light but still cooking real food, this four piece set delivers a competent kitchen The two pots feature...
