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PROSPECTOR

Available sites

105 total sites

About Prospector

At an elevation of 9 ft, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

105 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 002, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 023, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 042, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 056, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 059, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 063, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 064, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 065, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 066, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 068, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 069, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 78 ft long · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 073, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 074, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 077, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 078, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 079, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 080, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 79 ft long · Gravel
🚐 081, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 083, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 084, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 085, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 086, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 087, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 088, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 089, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 090, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 091, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 092, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 093, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 094, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 095, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 096, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 097, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 098, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 099, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 100, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 101, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 102, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 103, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 104, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 105, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 105 ft long · Gravel
🚐 106, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 41 ft long · Gravel
🚐 107, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (547)

What Guests Are Saying

Prospector campground offers stunning views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a highly recommended destination for camping, biking, and hiking. While some campers noted issues like limited water availability and noise from neighbors, many appreciated the well-maintained bathrooms and spacious sites. Overall, visitors enjoyed their experiences and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's beautiful location and recreational opportunities.

Review Summary

4.3
547 reviews
5
58.9%
322
4
24.3%
133
3
9.0%
49
2
5.1%
28
1
2.7%
15

Chris C

Verified

September 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

5

Great campground, great hosts, we always have a great time camping at Prospector!

MaryJane V

Verified

September 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: C

4

We hadn't stayed in this loop before and it was nice and quiet. The trees and bushes gave a good amount of privacy at this site and the vault toilets were pretty clean. We walked down to the lake from the trail off loop D and we were actually able to get to the water, maybe the lake is deeper on this south side? Cell signal is great here. Still a handful of no-shows at other sites which is frustrating for people trying to get reservations.

Amy R

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: E

3

Great campsite!

siva s

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

5

Campsite was easy to get to and clean. The toilets were clean as well.

Arthur V

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: D

5

If you desire a great campground that you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding trees, then you would like Prospector Campground loop D. Bring walking poles to get down to lake due to low water levels. The fish were biting on Worms. Be prepared for Carp. Its only 10 minutes or so to Silverthorne/ Dillon for stores.

paul b

Verified

September 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: E

4

Excellent campsite, amazing views. Centrally located with tons to explore. I was bummed the water was turned off for the season. No biggie.

Jonathan W

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A

4

Trees are finally coming back really nice flat areas for RVs. Could use water situation to be better. But in a drought you you can’t expect that.

Paul P

Verified

September 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: D

5

Clean

Sean F

Verified

September 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

5

Spots were nice. The campgrounds are clean and quiet. There are lots of trails you can hike right from the campground.

Melanie S

Verified

September 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: E

5

Camped several times this year and prior years and the camp host was exceptional! You could really tell the camp ground was well cared for this year. I love the hiking trails nearby and the gorgeous lake views.

Location & Directions for Prospector

Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80498 United States

Elevation: 2,803 ft

Getting There

From I-70, take the Silverthorne exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6,
approximately 4 mi to Swan Mountain Road. Turn right and travel for 2 mi to Prospector and Windy Point Campground sign. Take dirt road 1 mi to campground entrance.

Nearest town

Silverthorne, CO - 7 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

Access to Prospector Campground is via I-70, with the Silverthorne exit 205 leading to Highway 6, which is approximately 4 miles from the campground.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 
  • Body contact with reservoir prohibited; no swimming, water skiing, jetskiing, or scuba diving in the lake
  • Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
  • Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (ELEVEN) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 
  • Click here for more information about White River National Forest
  • Campers must occupy the site the first night at a campsite. This prevents booking the site for Fri-Sun and showing up on Saturday.
  • Campers may leave the site for 24 hours and must occupy the site otherwise. This allows a camper to say go for an overnight backpack trip in the woods for one night and come back to their campsite the next day.
  • It is imperative that you are clear from the site at 11:00am on your check out day so the host can come prepare the site for the next event. Please don't be the group that makes the incoming group have to wait.
  • Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or [email protected]

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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