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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.
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
Carolyn B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE
This is such a great campground, and our site was excellent too - there's plenty of shade under big established trees, and lots of space for kids to roam and explore, including boulders to climb and tree groves to wander through. The sites are really well spaced, so no-one was on top of each other, and the whole place was really well maintained. The tent pad for our site (29) was a little ways back from the parking spot; not enough that we needed the wagon, but something to bear in mind if there's anyone going with mobility issues. Only downside was the vault toilets, which were clean, but the smelliest we've encountered all camping season. We didn't have much wind the weekend we were there, which probably contributed to that, but I was glad we had our portable camp toilet for peeing. Wildlife-wise, there are a ton of very bold chipmunks, so you'll need to watch your food and keep a clean site. We also had a moose and her calf wander straight through the middle of the campground, so it's worth keeping an eye out that small kids don't stray too far. Overall great experience and we'll definitely be back.
Tracy Y
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PIKA
Crowded
Tracy Y
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PIKA
Crowded
ABBY H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE
The campsite was located a nice distance from Estes Park. It felt more secluded but still easy to get into town. Really enjoyed our stay here!
ABBY H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SNEE
The campsite was located a nice distance from Estes Park. It felt more secluded but still easy to get into town. Really enjoyed our stay here!
Daniel U
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PIKA
I thought the campsite was clean and there was some shade. I really like the area and it is close to the Wild Basin entrance.
I would recommend following all of the bear protocols especially if you have a tent. A bear went through the dumpster during the night and was able to tip it over and get into it. They need stronger bear proof dumpsters. The bear only went away after someone set off their car alarm.
Daniel U
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PIKA
I thought the campsite was clean and there was some shade. I really like the area and it is close to the Wild Basin entrance.
I would recommend following all of the bear protocols especially if you have a tent. A bear went through the dumpster during the night and was able to tip it over and get into it. They need stronger bear proof dumpsters. The bear only went away after someone set off their car alarm.
Sean E
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PIKA
Overcrowded. Noisy. No privacy.
Sean E
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PIKA
Overcrowded. Noisy. No privacy.
Christine A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SNEE
This was our first time here. We LOVED that we were able to just a short drive from home but feel far away. This site is nice and spacious, good shading all day. The ONLY downfall was it literally is across from the bathrooms and kept our dogs on edge with the bathroom traffic especially at bedtime. It would be great if you don't have your fur babies with you. We will be back but chose a spot a bit more off the path of constant foot traffic if we take the dogs.
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)...
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), 15 mi south of Estes park, and 29 mi north of Nederland.
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.
- 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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