Olive Ridge
OLIVE RIDGE
Part of Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Overview
The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet.Facilities
There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14'x16'). There is a maximum of eight people per single site. Sites #26 and #39 are oversized and will accommodate 10 people at an additional fee. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets, andd trash services are provided. Firewood is for sale in the campground.Natural Features
This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt.Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months.
Recreation
Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing.Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.Estes Park is a full-service community 15 miles from the campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Important Notices
Water is not available at Olive Ridge. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay. There are not utility or water hook-ups, dump stations, or showers within the campground.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- 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.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
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.
Tents must fit on the pads provided. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Notifications and Alerts
STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue, or grill, except if using a device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device. 36 CFR § 261.52(a)
2. Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building. 36 CFR § 261.52(d)
3. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR § 261.52(h)
4. Using an explosive. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(b)
5. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off NFS roads, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the motor vehicle. 36 CFR § 261.56.
Available Activities
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7, between Allenspark and Meeker Park at mile-marker 14. It is approximately six miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-north-west of Lyons), 15 miles south of Estes park, and 29 miles north of Nederland.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Modifications for this campground must be made through <a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a> or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 303-541-2500
9054 U.S Hwy 285Morrison, CO 80465
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 055, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop PIKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop PIKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop SNEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop PIKA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop DIPP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop PIKA, Type Rv Nonelectric
