Morrison, CO

Camp Dick

214 ratings on Recreation.gov

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek.

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. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the campground. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Guided horseback riding is available at Peaceful Valley Lodge, which is just over a mile away.

Facilities

Campsites will accommodate tents and RVs. Sites includes picnic tables and campfire ring with grill. Water spigots, vault toilets, and trash services are provided at the campground. Firewood may be purchased during the peak season. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. Tents must remain on tent pads.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in a glacial valley surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen forests and an open meadow.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Allenspark is less than 10 miles north of the campground, and has a restaurant and a grocery store. Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 25 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 available within the park. Estes Park is a full-service community. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities are available there. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov 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.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.27°12°JJanuary: average high 27°F, average low 12°F29°13°FFebruary: average high 29°F, average low 13°F35°18°MMarch: average high 35°F, average low 18°F41°23°AApril: average high 41°F, average low 23°F51°32°MMay: average high 51°F, average low 32°F66°46°JJune: average high 66°F, average low 46°F70°50°JJuly: average high 70°F, average low 50°F69°50°AAugust: average high 69°F, average low 50°F63°43°SSeptember: average high 63°F, average low 43°F52°33°OOctober: average high 52°F, average low 33°F38°22°NNovember: average high 38°F, average low 22°F32°18°DDecember: average high 32°F, average low 18°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Middle Saint Vrain Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Middle Saint Vrain Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F33°FFebruary: average water temperature 33°F35°MMarch: average water temperature 35°F38°AApril: average water temperature 38°F40°MMay: average water temperature 40°F45°JJune: average water temperature 45°F54°JJuly: average water temperature 54°F56°AAugust: average water temperature 56°F51°SSeptember: average water temperature 51°F45°OOctober: average water temperature 45°F38°NNovember: average water temperature 38°F37°DDecember: average water temperature 37°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 121 field-sample stations

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