Heaton Bay
Heaton Bay is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.60500, -106.07778
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-468-7681
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Heaton Bay
Overview Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest. There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges. Recreation Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds. Facilities Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Di
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 2.1 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 79 designated routes (85 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Bay Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Heaton Bay Pa | National forest camping area | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Tent Camping | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Heaton Bay | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pine Cove Pa | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Peak One | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.