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Camp Dick

Camp Dick is off CO-72 on the Peak to Peak Highway, at 8,650 ft, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 45 ft. Staying here doesn't include Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry; driving into the park needs a Recreation.gov reservation in season (May 22–Oct 18, 2026).

4.0 (177 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
9054 U.S Hwy 285
17.1 mi from downtown Estes Park6.1 mi to Wild Basinstraight-line

This weekend (Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8): First come, first served. After Labor Day: no reservations — every site is first come, first served until the campground closes Nov 15, 2026 (Forest Service campground status table). Late in the season water may be off — bring your own. Source: USDA Forest Service — Arapaho & Roosevelt NF: Current Conditions (campground status and road status tables, page updated Oct 16, 2026)

Park entry: timed entry needed in season. Rocky Mountain National Park: Timed Entry 9 a.m.–2 p.m., May 22–October 12, 2026; Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road 5 a.m.–6 p.m., May 22–October 18, 2026. Check your dates in the timed entry checker

Key facts

Max rig length
Official limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spur Official
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Dogs on a hand-held leash Official
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (sites 7–10, 12, 21–23, 25, 27, 29–38); the rest first come, first served — usually full for the weekend before Friday morning Official
Getting there
Off CO-72 about 6.5 miles north of Ward, one mile up Middle St. Vrain Road; elevation 8,650 ft Official
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Why stay here?

  • 6.1 mi from Wild Basin (straight-line).
  • Official RV length limit: 45 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 177 guest reviews.

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RMNP timed entry checker

Where in the park?

No timed entry reservation is listed for this date in the rest of the park.

  • The NPS 2026 season for Timed Entry runs May 22–October 12, 2026 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.); your date is outside it.
  • A park entrance fee or pass is always required, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Rules checked October 17, 2026 · Source: NPS Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry page (updated May 14, 2026). Campground entry rules apply to reservations at Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenglen, Timber Creek.

The Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry rules (text version)
  • Rest of the park (Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center, the west side, Wild Basin, Longs Peak, Lily Lake, Lumpy Ridge and other areas outside the Bear Lake Road corridor): Timed Entry reservation required 9 a.m.–2 p.m. daily, May 22–October 12, 2026.
  • Bear Lake Road corridor (Moraine Park, Sprague Lake, the Park & Ride, Glacier Gorge Trailhead and Bear Lake): Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation required 5 a.m.–6 p.m. daily, May 22–October 18, 2026.
  • Moraine Park Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Glacier Basin Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Aspenglen Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Timber Creek Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park — not the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Longs Peak Campground: First come, first served and tents only; it opens in early July. The camping fee does not include a timed entry reservation, so campers follow the same hours as other visitors.
  • Campers can enter from 1 p.m. on the first day of the camping reservation (the campground check-in time). On checkout day (checkout is noon) the campground confirmation stays valid for re-entry all day.

Rules checked October 17, 2026 · Source: NPS Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry page (updated May 14, 2026) · Full guide and campground matrix

Amenities

Accessible SitesAccessible Vault ToiletsCampfire RingsCreek AccessDrinking WaterFirewoodGrillsPets AllowedPicnic AreaTent PadsTrailheadsTrash CollectionVault Toilets

Nearby activities

Horseback RidingHikingFishingCampingBikingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle Trails
At a glance: all 18 facts with sources

At a glance

Managed by USDA Forest Service (Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Official limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spur Source: USDA Forest Service
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Electric service
No electricity, hookups, dump station or showers Source: USDA Forest Service
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 20 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 20 gravel site driveways
Pets
Dogs on a hand-held leash Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (67 reports), AT&T 0 (35 reports), T-Mobile 0 (29 reports)
Water
Potable water; vault toilets; bear lockers at tent-pad sites Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 14 of 15 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (sites 7–10, 12, 21–23, 25, 27, 29–38); the rest first come, first served — usually full for the weekend before Friday morning Source: USDA Forest Service
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $17/night (live price once you pick dates)
Official fees
Peak $29/night single, $58 double; non-peak $17.25 single, $34.50 double. Senior/Access pass 50% off single sites Source: USDA Forest Service
Stay limits
14-day limit; 8 people at most sites Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing 14 nights max
Getting there
Off CO-72 about 6.5 miles north of Ward, one mile up Middle St. Vrain Road; elevation 8,650 ft Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing 17.1 mi from downtown Estes Park · 6.1 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line, not driving)
Bear & food storage
Bear locker at every campsite with a tent pad Source: USDA Forest Service
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Rocky Mountain National Park 16.5 mi

Camp Dick: questions answered

Do I need a timed entry reservation to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from Camp Dick?
Yes, if you enter during permit hours in season: Timed Entry 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (May 22–October 12, 2026), and Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road 5 a.m.–6 p.m. for the Bear Lake Road corridor (May 22–October 18, 2026). Staying here doesn't include park entry. A park entrance fee or pass is always required, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Official
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Dick?
Official limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spur. Official
Does Camp Dick have RV hookups?
No electricity, hookups, dump station or showers. Official
How do I reserve a site at Camp Dick?
Reservable on Recreation.gov between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (sites 7–10, 12, 21–23, 25, 27, 29–38); the rest first come, first served — usually full for the weekend before Friday morning. Official
What are the food storage rules at Camp Dick?
Bear locker at every campsite with a tent pad. Official
Are pets allowed at Camp Dick?
Dogs on a hand-held leash. Official

Official limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spur. Official road and access notes apply. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Estes Park Rig Fit tool

Location

9054 U.S Hwy 285
17.1 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
6.1 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line)
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Max stay
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Pets
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About

Camp Dick occupies a quiet stretch of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek where a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp once stood, and the campground still carries that simple, forest-service-era feel. Twenty campsites are available, each configured to accept both tents and RVs; tent use is limited to the provided tent pads. Sites come with picnic tables and a metal campfire ring with grill, and the campground provides water spigots, vault toilets and trash service. There are no electrical hookups, no dump station and no showers, and firewood is sold only during the peak season. For questions about…

Recent guest reviews

steve s ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Very clean. Friendly and busy hosts.
Jeanne A ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Great fly fishing. Cycling and walking trails in and around campground. Unfortunately, water was not available in early August. Road very rough/damaged into campground. Speedbumps seem unnecessary.
Catherine S ★ 5 · Aug 2025
Absolutely incredible campsite, feels very private up against the woods. No cell service at all.
First come, first served

After Labor Day: no reservations — every site is first come, first served until the campground closes Nov 15, 2026 (Forest Service campground status table). Late in the season water may be off — bring your own. Nov 6 – Nov 8

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