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Available sites

26 total sites

About Olive Ridge

The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8.4 ft.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 026, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: SNEE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 049, Loop: PIKA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 050, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 051, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 052, Loop: PIKA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 053, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: PIKA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (447)

What Guests Are Saying

Olive Ridge Campground is highly praised for its spacious, clean sites and beautiful surroundings, making it an excellent choice for families and nature lovers. The campground features well-maintained facilities, friendly hosts, and convenient access to hiking trails and Rocky Mountain National Park. While there are some minor drawbacks, such as limited restroom facilities and occasional road noise, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many campers expressing their desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
447 reviews
5
65.5%
293
4
20.1%
90
3
9.8%
44
2
2.2%
10
1
2.2%
10

Gary P

Verified

August 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PIKA

5

This latest stay of 8 nights was our 4th time to camp at Olive Ridge. It is one of the best maintained campgrounds in the NFS system we have enjoyed. The hosts are always helpful and friendly. The sites are clean and ready for use whenever we pull in. The upgrade of having water service is a nice bonus. We will keep coming back.

Kenneth W

Verified

August 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SNEE

4

A great “nearby” campground! Big sites, clean, well maintained.

Larry B

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE

4

Very nice site with rocks nearby for our grandchildren to climb on. There was potable water at the campground, the posting on rec.gov had said there was no water. The pit toilets are not the greatest. No fires are allowed this year. RMNP wild basin entrance is just a couple miles down the road, nice river and lots of hiking. Many great places to visit nearby

Justin P

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SNEE

4

This was a nice, quiet, reasonably clean campsite. Took a nice hike just across the street that had a lovely little waterfall. Would recommend this place.

Christine M

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PIKA

5

We love this campground. Quiet and beautiful with easy access to the Wild Basin entrance to RMNP.

Jacquie B

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PIKA

1

This camp ground charges Disabled Veterans for an extra vehicle per day. Only campground host to ever do this.

Peter B

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PIKA

5

Ok, there is a little road noise here.....but....
The host was great and helped us into a better FF spot than the one we reserved; he made that super easy. There is a new water system in the campground, so that's a plus! And the sites are well maintained and spaced out. Little tight for big rigs, but its a great getaway spot!
**We got there at 4:30 on a Friday, and to my surprise, there were still FF sites available.

Sylvia F

Verified

August 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PIKA

5

Our time here was lovely. The campsite was not full, so there was enough space for elbow room, peace, and quiet during the evening and night. The water pump was convenient for us, but my sister said it tasted a little bit like chlorine. The camp host was nice and we had a good time joking with him.

Shaina M

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SNEE

3

Olive Ridge is a beautiful campground!

Monica K

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SNEE

5

Great campground. Very clean and well kept.
Highly recommend.

Location & Directions for Olive Ridge

9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States

Elevation: 2,540 ft

Getting There

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 mi west-north-west of Lyons)...

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 64 mi

About over 1 hr (89 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • 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
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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