Kelly Dahl
Kelly Dahl is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.93250, -105.49778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 303-541-2500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Kelly Dahl
Overview Kelly Dahl Campground is located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City and Black Hawk. Recreation Although no formal trails exist in the campground, a few closed roads offer campers the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. West Magnolia and East Portal Trailheads offer trails within a short drive. The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other off-road routes can be found in the vicinity. The lakes across the highway are on private property and access is prohibited. Facilities The campground offers 46 single-family sites that will accommodate tents, trailers or RVs. Campsites #1 through #20 are first-come, first-served. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. There is a maximum of eight people per site. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided throughout the campground. Firewood is for sale in campground. The road through the campground is gravel/dirt. A playground suitable for small children is located within the campground. Natural Features The campground is situated among ponderosa pines, on a gentle slope, at an approximate elevation of 8,600 feet. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Nearby Attractions The town of Nederland, which is four miles north of
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 4.7 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 18 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 336 designated routes (195 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dahl Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site 11 | Free campsite | 1.1 mi | Free | — |
| Site 5 | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Site 10 | Free campsite | 1.4 mi | Free | — |
| West Magnolia | National forest camping area | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Site 2 | Free campsite | 1.5 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.