Olive Ridge

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, hiking

Location: Morrison, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Price range: $29–$58 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (198 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14’x16’).

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/olive-ridge to be notified when sites open up.

Olive Ridge is a well-maintained primitive campground in Roosevelt National Forest with spacious, spread-out sites near Rocky Mountain National Park's Wild Basin area. Campers praise the hospitable camp host, clean facilities, and quiet atmosphere ideal for hiking and fishing.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Moose, Bobcat, American Black Bear, and Mule Deer inhabit the area; also expect Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, Northern Shrike, and Band-tailed Pigeon.

Insider tips for Olive Ridge: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites are spread apart unlike most crowded campgrounds Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Skip Olive Ridge if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You need a dump station or water fill station. You plan to visit outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Olive Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Meeker Park Overflow Campground (CO), Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground (Estes Park, CO), Peaceful Valley (Morrison, CO), Camp Dick (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Olive Ridge

Cell signal at Olive Ridge (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.

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Morrison, CO, CO★ 4.4 (198 reviews)From $29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14’x16’).

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups1 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You need a dump station or water fill station✕ You plan to visit outside May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Sites are spread apart unlike most crowded campgrounds

Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: North American River Otter, Moose, Bobcat, American Black Bear, and Mule Deer inhabit the area; also expect Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, Northern Shrike, and Band-tailed Pigeon.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Olive Ridge cost per night?+
Olive Ridge costs $29–$58 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Olive Ridge open?+
Olive Ridge is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Olive Ridge have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Olive Ridge?+
Olive Ridge can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Olive Ridge?+
Olive Ridge is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Olive Ridge?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Olive Ridge is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Olive Ridge open, and what are check-in times?+
Olive Ridge is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$29 /night★ 4.4 (198)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Meeker Park Overflow Campground

CO

From $16/night

Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Estes Park, CO

From $35/night

Peaceful Valley

Morrison, CO

From $18.75/night

Camp Dick

Morrison, CO

From $17.25/night

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