Olive Ridge
Olive Ridge is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric & sewer.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.20883, -105.52239
- Hookups
- Electric & Sewer
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking
- 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 Olive Ridge
Overview The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet. Recreation Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing. Facilities There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14'x16'). There is a maximum of eight people per single site. Sites #26 and #39 are oversized and will accommodate 10 people at an additional fee. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets, andd trash services are provided. Firewood is for sale in the campground. Natural Features This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Nearby Attractions Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic dr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Larimer County Open Space · 11 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 1.1 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 183 designated routes (137 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ridge Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Mountain Ranch | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Hole in the Wall | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Allenspark Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Campers Creek | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Meeker Park | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
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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.