Prairie Point Campground (Co)

White River National Forest — riverside

Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO

Price: From $21 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Prairie Point Campground is located north of Silverthorne, near the upper end of Green Mountain Reservoir along its east side. The reservoir is located 15 miles north of Silverthorne along Hwy 9 and has views of the Williams Fork and Gore mountain ranges. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with most having parking spaces in front of the walk-in site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Prairie Point Campground offers beautiful views nestled along Green Mountain Reservoir with easy access to fishing and water activities. Google reviewers praise its scenic location and accessibility near Silverthorne.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Mountain Cottontail, Red Fox, Golden Eagle, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Wandering Garter Snake have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Prairie Point Campground (Co): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 22 sites. Request an end site if available to minimize neighbors, as multiple reviewers note sites are small. Bring a self-contained RV or tent — no hookups available.

Skip Prairie Point Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites.. You prefer larger campsites — Google reviews note sites are very small.. You want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Prairie Point Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. August — Google reviewer reported great family camping experience in August with beautiful views..

Nearby campgrounds: Cow Creek South (Silverthorne, CO), Cow Creek North (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Willows Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Elliott Creek Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).