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Blue River Campground
Blue River Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado[4]. Recreation.gov lists 24 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting along the Blue River, north of Silverthorne off Highway 9, about a 10 minute drive[5]. Its 24 sites are listed as 21 standard nonelectric sites and 3 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. Recreation.gov records show 20 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 23 that accept a tent[6]. The description says the sites suit tents and smaller trailers[5]. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring and a bear box, and vault toilets are provided[5]. The description says river access from the campground is limited to paying campers[5].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 24 |
| Site types[1] | 21 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 2 ft (median 2 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 20 sites, tent at 23 sites |
| Pets[7] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[8] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[9] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[10] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[11] | 10 |
Before you go
- Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[9] and check-out at 11:00 AM[10].
- Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 10 people at most sites[11].
- Fire restrictions can apply at any time, so check current rules before you light a fire[8].
- Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground. Check the Recreation.gov page before you go[2].
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Blue River Campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov lists Blue River Campground as reservable[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Blue River Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 24 campsites with this detail listed[7].
- Are campfires allowed at Blue River Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details say campfires are allowed at all 24 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[8].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 24 overnight campsites at Blue River Campground: 21 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Blue River Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Blue River Campground: 2 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 2 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Blue River Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Blue River Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Blue River Campground: 20 sites accept an RV or trailer and 23 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Blue River Campground: yes at all 24 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Blue River Campground: yes at all 24 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Blue River Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Blue River Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Blue River Campground: 10 at most sites (range 10 to 10). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.