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Heaton Bay Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
84[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[3]
Sites with electric
14[4]

Heaton Bay is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado[5]. Recreation.gov lists 84 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting at 9,000 feet, with open views toward Dillon Reservoir and nearby mountain ranges[6]. The same description says shade is scarce there[6]. Recreation.gov lists 52 standard nonelectric sites, 18 tent only nonelectric sites and 14 RV electric sites[1]. In its site details, 66 sites accept an RV or trailer and all 84 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 40 feet[3]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM on Recreation.gov[8][9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 84
Site types[1] 52 standard nonelectric, 18 tent only nonelectric, 14 rv electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 14, water 14, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 40 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 66 sites, tent at 84 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 11:00 AM
People per site[12] 10 at most sites (10 to 20)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Heaton Bay?
Yes, Heaton Bay can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Heaton Bay?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 84 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Are campfires allowed at Heaton Bay?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 84 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How long can an RV be at Heaton Bay?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 14 sites with electric hookups[4].
What time is check-in at Heaton Bay?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM[8][9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 84 overnight campsites at Heaton Bay: 52 standard nonelectric, 18 tent only nonelectric, 14 rv electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Heaton Bay can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Heaton Bay: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Heaton Bay per Recreation.gov site details: 14 sites with electric hookups (50 amp), 14 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 84 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Heaton Bay is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Heaton Bay. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Heaton Bay: 66 sites accept an RV or trailer and 84 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Heaton Bay on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Heaton Bay on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Heaton Bay: yes at all 84 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Heaton Bay: yes at all 84 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Heaton Bay: 10 at most sites (range 10 to 20). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.