Camp Dick
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $17.25 per night
Price range: $17.25–$34.5 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (177 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Camp Dick sits on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek, a quality fly-fishing stream for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, with proximity to the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway and nearby trails including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass. The campground is located just four miles from the Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary.
Wildlife alert: Moose, North American River Otter, Snowshoe Hare, Pacific Marten, and Fremont's Squirrel present in area. Birds include Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, Northern Shrike, and Common Merganser.
Insider tips for Camp Dick: Book early as a federal campground with high demand Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV setup Purchase firewood on-site rather than transporting
Skip Camp Dick if: You need RV hookups—most sites have none. You plan to camp outside May-October season. You prefer first-come availability over advance reservations.
Best time to visit Camp Dick: May-October — Verified seasonal operation period.
Nearby campgrounds: Peaceful Valley (Morrison, CO), Pawnee (Morrison, CO), Olive Ridge (Morrison, CO), Meeker Park Overflow Campground (CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Dick
Cell signal at Camp Dick (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV setup
Purchase firewood on-site rather than transporting
Verified seasonal operation period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Denver, travel north on Interstate 25 north, to U.S. Highway 36 and continue west through Boulder, to Lyons. From Lyons, take Highway 7 for 12 miles to Highway 72, then continue south for four miles. Watch for signs for Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds. Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 & National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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