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Olive Ridge is on CO-7 near Wild Basin, at 8,350 ft, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 40 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).
This weekend (Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8): Closed for season. Closed for the season — the 2026 operating season was May 15–Sept 13 (Forest Service campground status table); the Forest Service hasn't posted 2027 dates yet. Source: USDA Forest Service — Arapaho & Roosevelt NF: Current Conditions (campground status and road status tables, page updated Oct 16, 2026)
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Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 53 sites.
| Site | Fr 6 | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 053 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 049 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
No timed entry reservation is listed for this date in the rest of the park.
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.
Rules checked October 17, 2026 · Source: NPS Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry page (updated May 14, 2026) · Full guide and campground matrix
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.
Nearby parks (straight-line): Rocky Mountain National Park 11.1 mi
Official limit 40 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
9054 U.S Hwy 285
11.6 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
0.9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line)
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At just over 8,300 feet, Olive Ridge Campground sits on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 between Allenspark and Meeker Park (mile-marker 14), in the Roosevelt National Forest a short drive south of Rocky Mountain National Park. The site is shaded by a mixed stand of ponderosa pine and aspen, and the interior roads are gravel and dirt conditions to keep in mind for lower-clearance vehicles and larger rigs. Wild Basin trailheads, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake approaches are all nearby, so most people base here for day hikes, trout fishing and mountaineering outings into the park; afternoon th…
Lonnie S ★ 5 · Aug 2025Olive Ridge is a beautiful campground. The vault toilets and no water or dump station available were the only downside. We had the last 4 days of our reservation canceled because Olive Ridge was closing early to take care of the problem of no water.
Robert R ★ 5 · Aug 2025Beautiful place to camp! Plenty of room with no close Neighbors and very clean bathrooms. The camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Pamela A ★ 5 · Aug 2025We loved our stay at Olive Ridge. The campground is well laid out, with lots of privacy and quiet. The location was perfect for accessing Rocky Mtn National Park, Brainard Recreation Area, and Allenspark. Our host Kurt gave us great recommendations for local hikes. We will definitely visit again!
RVs to 40 ft vs 45 ft · 11.6 vs 17.1 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
Read comparison →Forest Service campground vs private RV park · No hookups vs full hookups
Read comparison →RVs to 40 ft vs 45 ft · 11.6 vs 17 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
Read comparison →Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Olive Ridge, not driving.
