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Prospector Campground

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

Campsites
106[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]

Prospector is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado[4]. Recreation.gov lists 106 overnight campsites there, all standard nonelectric[1].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 106 standard nonelectric campsites at Prospector[1]. Its records show that 106 sites accept an RV or trailer and 106 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov shows a limit of 10 people per campsite at most sites[6]. Sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 11:00 AM for 105 of 106 sites[8].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 106
Site types[1] 106 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 38 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 106 sites, tent at 106 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 11:00 AM
People per site[6] 10

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Prospector Campground?
Yes, Prospector can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Prospector Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 106 campsites with this detail[9].
Are campfires allowed at Prospector?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 106 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV can Prospector fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3].
Are the sites at Prospector electric or nonelectric?
Recreation.gov lists all 106 sites as standard nonelectric[1].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 106 overnight campsites at Prospector: 106 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Prospector can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Prospector: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 38 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Prospector is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Prospector: 106 sites accept an RV or trailer and 106 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Prospector: 10 at most sites (range 10 to 10). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Prospector on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Prospector on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM (for 105 of 106 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Prospector: yes at all 106 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Prospector: yes at all 106 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. 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.