USFS•Silverthorne, CO•13h from Austin

White River NF — Blue River CG

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$25/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Highlights

▶ Blue River fishing in a spruce-aspen setting 10 min from Silverthorne and Dillon Reservoir
▶ Rare USFS campground this close to major Summit County amenities; Stage 2 restrictions make this the compliant dispersed alternative for this zone
▶ Dillon Reservoir and all Summit County ski towns within 15 min

Planning Notes

Paved US-9 access. 24 sites; pull-in sites not large — verify dimensions before arriving with a trailer. Book early; high-demand Summit County location. Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect Jun 26, 2026 — no campfires in White River NF Dillon RD.

Contact: (970) 468-5400

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.