Prospector
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (448 reviews)
Season: Year-round
At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/prospector to be notified when sites open up.
Prospector offers stunning open views of Dillon Reservoir and multiple mountain ranges at 9,000 feet elevation in Summit County. The campground provides excellent access to boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing with a highly attentive camp host.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions, Moose, Red Fox, Mule Deer, and Pacific Marten present in area. Also Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Pygmy Nuthatch, Black-billed Magpie, and American Dipper.
Insider tips for Prospector: Book early—this is a popular federal campground and frequently overbooked Request a larger site if bringing an RV; many sites accommodate only small rigs or tents Bring your own water or water treatment—iron content reported in potable water
Skip Prospector if: Seeking shade—pine beetle removal resulted in little to no shade coverage. Noise-sensitive—highway 70 audible from campground; generators and off-leash dogs reported by campers. Requiring full RV hookups—only electric available at some sites; campground suitable for self-contained RVs only.
Best time to visit Prospector: Summer-Fall — Year-round operation but federal campground books early; summer/fall offer optimal recreation access to Dillon Reservoir for boating and fishing.
Nearby campgrounds: Lowry Campground (Silverthorne, CO), Windy Point Group (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Peak One (Silverthorne, CO), Heaton Bay (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Prospector
Cell signal at Prospector (Silverthorne, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest. The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground and frequently overbooked
Request a larger site if bringing an RV; many sites accommodate only small rigs or tents
Bring your own water or water treatment
iron content reported in potable water
Year-round operation but federal campground books early; summer/fall offer optimal recreation access to Dillon Reservoir for boating and fishing
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-70, take the Silverthorne exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6, approximately 4 miles to Swan Mountain Road. Turn right and travel for 2 miles to Prospector and Windy Point Campground sign. Take dirt road 1 mile to campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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