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Featured amenities

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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

Michael I

Verified

June 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: PIKA

5

A quiet spot for some nice camping. We camped at the end of May, luckily no snow on the ground. There is a lot of hiking nearby!

Fabio O

Verified

January 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SNEE

5

Great camping ground!

Fabio O

Verified

January 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SNEE

5

Great camping ground!

Cady S

Verified

October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SNEE

5

Great location! Nice and spacious sites.

Cady S

Verified

October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SNEE

5

Great location! Nice and spacious sites.

Barbara B S

Verified

October 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PIKA

4

Sites were clean. Vault toilet clean.

Quiet in evenings.

Barbara B S

Verified

October 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PIKA

4

Sites were clean. Vault toilet clean.

Quiet in evenings.

john d

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SNEE

5

Enjoyed this camp ground for the last 30+ years

Karen R

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PIKA

5

Nice clean campground, water pipe broken so no water available at the campground. Otherwise a good location, about 15 mi from Estes Park. Very nice campground hosts

Derrick A

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SNEE

5

It was a perfect played out camp sight .
All was as we expected and worked well

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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