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About Olive Ridge
Number of accommodations: 26
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (396)
What Guests Are Saying
Olive Ridge is a beautiful, well-maintained campground known for its clean facilities, friendly hosts, and spacious sites that offer plenty of privacy. Guests appreciate its proximity to hiking areas and the natural spring nearby. However, the lack of potable water and the occasional odor from the vault toilets are common drawbacks mentioned by visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Olive Ridge is a beautiful, well-maintained campground known for its clean facilities, friendly hosts, and spacious sites that offer plenty of privacy. Guests appreciate its proximity to hiking areas and the natural spring nearby. However, the lack of potable water and the occasional odor from the vault toilets are common drawbacks mentioned by visitors.
Review Summary
matt H
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PIKA
What a wonderful campground. This is one of our favorite places to go. Close to the national park and other activities. The host are really friendly and keep the campground and toilets clean. We are coming back and will continue to go back to Olive Ridge.
matt H
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PIKA
What a wonderful campground. This is one of our favorite places to go. Close to the national park and other activities. The host are really friendly and keep the campground and toilets clean. We are coming back and will continue to go back to Olive Ridge.
Tammy B
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PIKA
Every campsite at Olive Ridge is large, so even if there are campers in the next site, they are not right next to you. The sites are wooded and the campground is tucked away in a beautiful location. It's within 15-30 minutes from both Estes Park and Lyons for campers who want to visit the tourist towns, but it's quiet and secluded for those who want to refresh and relax at the campground. We enjoyed our stay at site 47, but as we left, we made note that there really is not a bad site at this campground. The reserve-able sites (Pika Loop) are farther from the road and therefore quieter, but the first-come first-served sites are still wooded and shady, although there may be some traffic noise depending upon the time of day. Bring a hammock, a book, a board game, etc... and enjoy this wonderful campground!
Tammy B
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PIKA
Every campsite at Olive Ridge is large, so even if there are campers in the next site, they are not right next to you. The sites are wooded and the campground is tucked away in a beautiful location. It's within 15-30 minutes from both Estes Park and Lyons for campers who want to visit the tourist towns, but it's quiet and secluded for those who want to refresh and relax at the campground. We enjoyed our stay at site 47, but as we left, we made note that there really is not a bad site at this campground. The reserve-able sites (Pika Loop) are farther from the road and therefore quieter, but the first-come first-served sites are still wooded and shady, although there may be some traffic noise depending upon the time of day. Bring a hammock, a book, a board game, etc... and enjoy this wonderful campground!
Michael R
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PIKA
Beautiful campsites spread far apart so you feel as though there is a lot of privacy. Next to Mt Meeker and only 15 mins from Estes Park - a great place to get away.
Jerald W
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PIKA
A three-night stay here was the kickoff of my 10-day tour of CO national parks and other points of interest. I was very pleased with this campground. It was probably about three-quarters full during my stay in the second half of May, yet it was very quiet, especially at night. It was great to have this low-key respite from Rocky Mountain NP, which of course is great in its own way.
Despite my five-star rating, they NEED to get the drinking water restored. This was not a major issue for me, and I did know in advance, but for the nightly fee it is reasonable to expect drinking water to be available.
It's worth noting that several campsites were partially flooded, apparently due to spring thaw, but these were not near my campsite.
Michael R
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PIKA
Beautiful campsites spread far apart so you feel as though there is a lot of privacy. Next to Mt Meeker and only 15 mins from Estes Park - a great place to get away.
Jerald W
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PIKA
A three-night stay here was the kickoff of my 10-day tour of CO national parks and other points of interest. I was very pleased with this campground. It was probably about three-quarters full during my stay in the second half of May, yet it was very quiet, especially at night. It was great to have this low-key respite from Rocky Mountain NP, which of course is great in its own way.
Despite my five-star rating, they NEED to get the drinking water restored. This was not a major issue for me, and I did know in advance, but for the nightly fee it is reasonable to expect drinking water to be available.
It's worth noting that several campsites were partially flooded, apparently due to spring thaw, but these were not near my campsite.
Carly J
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PIKA
GREAT campground! Nice, flat, elevated spaces for tents. Great fire pits. Perfect picnic tables. Awesome and beautiful place to stay!
Only issue was that there were mice living in the toilets - like down inside them. It was not the greatest thing to see first thing.
Carly J
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PIKA
GREAT campground! Nice, flat, elevated spaces for tents. Great fire pits. Perfect picnic tables. Awesome and beautiful place to stay!
Only issue was that there were mice living in the toilets - like down inside them. It was not the greatest thing to see first thing.
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
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: June 3, 2026
