Available sites
105 total sites
RV Sites
About Prospector
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Rates, Sites & Availability
105 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
105 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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.
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
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: C
Great area. Unfortunately, we arrived with the fire smoke near Leadville, and the well was dry for the campground. The first night we could hear the concert from across the lake and then folks were up and loud until after midnight. Rough sleeping until it was quiet. The campground was not monitored except during the day, so I think that's why it could stay loud so late? I'd stay there again, but would try for another site maybe.
Sara H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: C
Very nice campground in a great location. The facilities are well maintained. We always enjoy our stay here.
Jennifer S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: D
Best spot to be on the water is in the bay by campground this year with lake so low
Nancy S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: E
The campground has beautiful views and nice trails down to the lake. The sites are a bit small in the E loop, but mostly level. I do wish they had bear boxes.
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: E
Staff are so friendly and helpful! Will definitely return!
Kirk w
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: E
The bathrooms were cleaned thoroughly and smelled really nice! There is no potable water available and no shade. But the campsites are nicely distanced apart.
scott s
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: D
No water at campground. Swan mountain road closed so the 20 min drive to Breckenridge is now 40 minutes.
patrick m
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
Great campground. Quiet and peaceful. The views were excellent and the temps got down to the 30s which was a relief from the normal summer heat. Due to the drought the water was off.... so what.... research and prepare and make do
Great stop during our 6 month road trip
Emma H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: D
Great location, camp host very welcoming, clean bathrooms
Nicole R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
I paid online for my spot Thursday, got there Sunday afternoon and there was a tent camped. Dropped my camper and we rolled in late from the amphitheater to another person saying he booked it that night in person. So, we shared. Don’t know what happened there but it’s a great campground! Close to town and beautiful 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.
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]
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: October 17, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Explore Silverthorne, CO
Population: 4,815
Elevation: 8,760 ft
From our Travel Guides
