Prospector
Prospector is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.59583, -106.03444
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, 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 Prospector
Overview At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground. Recreation Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, Dillon Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout. Occasionally, a few cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds. Facilities Prospector Campground has 105 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Roads and spurs are not paved. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 49 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 3.4 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 90 designated routes (110 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Lowry | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Lowry Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Prospector | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Prospector Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Windy Point Group (Co) | National forest group campground | 1.0 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.