About Olive Ridge
Number of accommodations: 26
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Reviews (198)
What Guests Are Saying
Olive Ridge is a beautifully maintained campground with spacious, well-kept sites and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. While there are no water facilities and some complaints about the odor from vault toilets, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, with ample privacy and access to nearby hiking areas. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness and natural surroundings, making it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Olive Ridge is a beautifully maintained campground with spacious, well-kept sites and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. While there are no water facilities and some complaints about the odor from vault toilets, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, with ample privacy and access to nearby hiking areas. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness and natural surroundings, making it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Terry R
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PIKA
No water, even though the entrance info board says there is water available. Very misleading.
Gary B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SNEE
I love Olive Ridge's proximity to Wild Basin! The two times I've stayed—even when making a reservation late—I've enjoyed the campsites. I'm rarely there long enough to need water (other than what I can easily carry in), but the only complaint/suggestion would be to have water available on-site.
Rebecca V
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SNEE
This was our 4th time at Olive Ridge in 4 years time. The bathrooms have declined over the past 4 years and could really use some quality control. No cell service (GoogleFi). This is a nice campground for kids - lots of shade on most sites, boulders to climb on. We take all our water on all our camping trips since many campgrounds are like this one and no longer provide water. The Wild Basin entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is nearby if you are looking for a hike in the park. The campgrounds do not have hiking trails directly from the camp and do have a perimeter barbed-wire fence that is marked as private property, so I wouldn't advise cutting across the fence to "explore". There is a river at the bottom of the hill on the county road by the campground - fun bike ride down the hill, good workout going back! Estes Park is a short drive from the campgrounds as well.
Joan G
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE
Nice big campsites. Within a mile of the Wild Basin/RMNP
Mary R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SNEE
Very nice camphosts. We were in a drop in site. It was nice site. Camper next to us had a very loud generator that went from 5-9 every night. Maybe not allow loud generatu
Michael W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PIKA
Really enjoyed the level terrain, open forest, and widely-spaced sites. Hosts are very friendly and attentive!
Patty B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SNEE
Very spacious and beautiful.
Eric R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PIKA
The location of this campground and it’s proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park we’re perfect for us. We hiked into the park and saw Calypso Falls near the Wild Basin area. It was a yurt and we’ll maintained campground!
Trent V
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE
Road was washboard in several places getting into the campgrounds. Otherwise, the experience was great. Nice site & other campers were very respectful.
Charlie S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PIKA
Generally we had a nice experience at Olive Ridge. The garbage containers were near overflowing which isn’t a good idea in bear country. Luckily no bears were trying to dine on this camping experience.
Location Olive Ridge
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7, between Allenspark and Meeker Park at mile-marker 14. It is approximately six miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-north-west of Lyons), 15 miles south of Estes park, and 29 miles north of Nederland.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.2088 / -105.522
Elevation: 2540 feet
Policies & Rules
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Water is not available at Olive Ridge. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay. There are not utility or water hook-ups, dump stations, or showers within the campground. |
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This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us |
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis. |
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EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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Tents must fit on the pads provided. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. |
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Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. |
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Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date. |
