Blue River Campground (CO)
Silverthorne, Colorado · 8,484 ft · In White River National Forest
Photos: CLM Staff
Wildfire 35 mi SW: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,484 ft (2,586 m)8,484 ft2,586 m
Sites24
Blue River Campground (CO) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 10 people
- 002Standard · up to 10 people
- 003Tent only · up to 10 peopleTents only
- 004Standard · up to 10 people
- 005Tent only · up to 10 peopleTents only
- 006Standard · up to 10 people
- 007Standard · up to 10 people
- 008Tent only · up to 10 peopleTents only
- 009Standard · up to 10 people
- 010Standard · up to 10 people
Showing 10 of 24 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9 in White River National Forest. This cozy campground is located between Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs along the banks of the Blue River. With breath taking scenery and the sound of the flowing river, this is a favorite spot for many.
Recreation
Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout when casting their lines out into the water. River access through the campground is for paid campers only. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of hiking trails are within a short drive in either direction from the campground.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Blue River Campground (CO): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedRain And Snow Showers, 75% chance of rain46°30°
- ThuLight Snow Likely, 69% chance of rain42°17°
- FriSunny54°23°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain57°27°
- SunMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain56°27°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
Campground · 1.1 mi · Silverthorne
U.S. Forest Service Site 1
Dispersed · 1.2 mi · Silverthorne
U.S. Forest Service Site 2
Dispersed · 1.4 mi · Silverthorne
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Silverthorne share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.2 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 1
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 1.4 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 2
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 1.4 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 3
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 1.5 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 4
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 1.7 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 15
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 1.8 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 18
Silverthorne, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
Location and contact
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