Windy Point Group (Co)
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO
Price: From $260 per night
Price range: $260–$315 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Windy Point is located near Dillon Reservoir at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. The site consists of a group camp and a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people each. With views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, Windy Point is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation.
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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Windy Point is a scenic group campground at 9,000 feet near Dillon Reservoir in White River National Forest, ideal for larger groups seeking recreation with views of the reservoir and mountain ranges. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, well-managed, secluded location perfect for small events and photography.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, moose, mule deer, red fox, and Pacific marten present in area. Also: Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Pygmy Nuthatch, Black-billed Magpie, American Dipper.
Insider tips for Windy Point Group (Co): Book early — federal campground with high demand. Bring your own shade or sunscreen; little shade available due to pine beetle removal. Group camp and pavilion accommodate up to 100 people each. Access via 2-mile dirt road from Swan Mountain Recreation Area.
Skip Windy Point Group (Co) if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require shade — pine beetle infestation removal left little to no shade..
Best time to visit Windy Point Group (Co): Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Lowry Campground (Silverthorne, CO), Heaton Bay (Silverthorne, CO), Peak One (Silverthorne, CO), Blue River Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Windy Point Group (Co)
Cell signal at Windy Point Group (Co) (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 · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Windy Point is located near Dillon Reservoir at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. The site consists of a group camp and a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people each. With views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, Windy Point is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand.
Bring your own shade or sunscreen; little shade available due to pine beetle removal.
Group camp and pavilion accommodate up to 100 people each.
Access via 2-mile dirt road from Swan Mountain Recreation Area.
Campground operates year-round per verified data.
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. Proceed 2 miles to Swan Mountain Recreation Area. Take dirt road to campground.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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