Olive Ridge Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 11.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.2088, -105.5224
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
There are 56 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14' X 16'). Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and trash services are provided. There is no water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. Olive Ridge is near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park, so offers nearby access to hiking trails in the Wild Basin area. Olive Ridge is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Olive Ridge Campground free?
No. Olive Ridge Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Olive Ridge Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Olive Ridge Campground?
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Fishing is permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks Wildlife .
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
