Prairie Point Campground (CO)
Prairie Point Campground is located north of Silverthorne, near the upper end of Green Mountain Reservoir along its east side. The reservoir is located 15 miles north of Silverthorne along Hwy 9 and has views of the Williams Fork and Gore mountain ranges.
There are 2 loops with vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with most having parking spaces in front of the walk-in site. A few parking spaces are long enough to accommodate small trailers.
Notifications and Alerts
ATTENTION – BE BEAR AWARE
Bears are active in all campgrounds, It is important that you store all food (dry, fresh, frozen, packaged, etc.), all beverages (canned, bottled, fresh, frozen etc.), all pet food and any product that has an odor in a locked food storage locker at the site, locked vehicle (windows and door must be locked), or in your locked camper with all windows, doors and hatches locked when you are not with it.
Help us keep you and bears safe.
Quiet Hours: 10pm - 6am. This means no use of generators during this time.
Dogs are required to be on leash at all times in campgrounds. Not complying can result in loss of campsite and possible fines.
Please bring all the water you and guest will need for cooking, drinking, cleaning and etc
Need to Know
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.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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.
White River National Forest for more information
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan.
Recreation
In addition to boating, there are a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and hiking.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
Mailing
Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Highway Silverthorne CO 80468
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-468-7681
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for 17 miles. The campground will be on your left along Green Mountain Reservoir.
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Prarie Point, Type Standard Nonelectric
