Heaton Bay

4.6·368 reviews
·White River National Forest

Overview

Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (82 of 84 campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 300')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 4)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as drive in and hike in.)

  • Water Hookup

    (14 of 84 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Superb Fishing in Dillon Reservoir - Credits: Recreation One Stop
Miles of Shoreline - Credits: Recreation One Stop
Firewood available at camp host - Credits: Mark Salansky
Pristine - Credits: R1S
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Recreation

Dillon Reservoir from kayak - Credits: Kathleen Alexander
Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams.Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 99ft

  • rv-Up to 99ft

  • trailer-Up to 99ft

Nearby Attractions

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.

Additional Information

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