Peaceful Valley
PEACEFUL VALLEY
Part of Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Overview
Peaceful Valley Campground is situated in a glacial valley, on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek at an elevation of 8,500 feet in northern Colorado. The campground has some conifer trees with open grassy areas.Facilities
There are 17 sites in the campground. Nine are suitable for RV camping and eight are more suitable for tents. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 45 feet, although no utility hookups are available. There is a maximum of eight people per site; site #17 is oversized and will accommodate ten people. The roads in the campground are paved. There is one hand pump with potable water, trash dumpsters, vault toilets and firewood is for sale.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in the mostly flat, glacial Peaceful Valley. A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the area.Recreation
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass Trails. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail.
The Bunce School Roads are popular among off-road enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Parkâ??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Important Notices
No RV water connections are available. Utility hookups are not available; the nearest showers are 12 miles away, at Meeker Park Lodge.
- 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
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the reservation season
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
- 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
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Denver, go north on Interstate 25 to U.S. Highway 36 west. Continue on U.S. 36 through Boulder to Lyons. Take Colorado Highway 7 and go approximately 12 miles, then Colorado Highway 72 for approximately 4 miles.
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 013, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 016, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 017, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
