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About OLIVE RIDGE
Overview The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet. Recreation Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing. Facilities Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing. Natural Features This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Nearby Attractions Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 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 in the park. Estes Park is a full-service community 15 miles from the campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.
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What makes OLIVE RIDGE special
Olive Ridge Campground sits at 8,350 feet within the Roosevelt National Forest, tucked against the southeastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park near the town of Allenspark, Colorado. The campground serves as one of the best-positioned base camps for exploring the Wild Basin area of RMNP, where trails lead to Ouzel Falls, Thunder Lake, and a network of alpine lakes beneath the Continental Divide. The Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trailheads are also nearby. Sites are spread beneath a dense canopy of lodgepole pine and spruce, offering privacy and cool shade at altitude. South Saint Vrain Creek runs through the area, adding a gentle soundtrack to camp life. Evenings cool off quickly at this elevation, making campfires a nightly ritual. While Estes Park draws the majority of RMNP visitors to the north side, Olive Ridge provides a quieter southern approach with less traffic and more elbow room. The campground typically opens in late May and closes after Labor Day. It operates on a reservation system, and weekend spots fill quickly through the summer, so planning ahead pays off.
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303-541-2500
Getting There
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.
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Everything you need to know before your trip to OLIVE RIDGE.
How do reservations work for OLIVE RIDGE?
Reservation availability for OLIVE RIDGE can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at OLIVE RIDGE?
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Where is OLIVE RIDGE located?
OLIVE RIDGE is in Colorado near Morrison. Coordinates: 40.2088, -105.5224.
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