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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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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

Kenneth L

Verified

September 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B

4

Easy reservation, beautiful views and scenery. Site was big enough as stated on website.
Close to Breck and Frisco but isolated from crowds

leonardo r

Verified

September 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: C

4

Beautiful location

Nicolette B

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A

5

Very clean bathrooms. Not a lot of shade at all the campsites so choose wisely.

Chad K

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: D

5

We love this campground. It is big, but never too wild or crazy.

Domenico I D

Verified

September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: D

5

AMAZING VIEWS! 👍🤩👏

Lisa C

Verified

September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B

5

This is now our new family camping spot! The service is great! And it is beautiful!

Susan R

Verified

September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: E

2

There was a bicycle race which prevented me from checking in at 2:00 pm. By the time we were allowed to
enter, it was 4:30 pm and raining. I could have avoided the rain 2 1/2 hours earlier. We weren't told about
these stupid bicyclists ahead of time either. There wasn't an alternate way to get to the campground either.

Jonathan H

Verified

September 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: C

5

Very good campground, site 42 was a little awkwardly set up but otherwise it was a great trip!

Patricia D

Verified

September 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: D

5

beautiful area, toilets clean, noise minimal

Lori B

Verified

September 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: E

5

We’ve been back several times this year and continue to love it. Thank you to the Hosts for the clean pit toilets.

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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