Prospector
Prospector is a national forest campground in Colorado.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.60086, -106.04023
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232273
About Prospector
Prospector Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County between Keystone and Frisco on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 49 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 3.2 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 89 designated routes (107 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospector Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lowry Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Prospector | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Windy Point Group Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Windy Point Group (Co) | National forest group campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lowry | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.