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Blue River Campground

Campground · National forest in Summit County, Colorado.

24Campsites
7.0 miTo Upper Slate Lake
2 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (White River National Forest)
Campsites24
Site types21 standard, no electric, 3 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site2 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(970) 468-7681
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Blue River Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Blue River Campground is in Summit County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.