About Blue River Campground
**This campground is located along the Blue River between Silverthorne, CO and Green Mountain Reservoir**on Highway 9. There are 24 camping sites, vault toilets, picnic tables and a fire pit. Stay limit is 14 days. [View Dates and Fees](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/FSEPRD1095189.pdf)
- Managed by: USFS - White River National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Silverthorne, CO · 39.72603, -106.13114
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pioneer Creek | Horse | 1.1 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Not Rock Creek | Horse | 1.2 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Not Rock | Horse | 1.5 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Pebble Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Pioneer Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Bushee Creek | Horse | 1.8 mi | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Frisco (Dark Sky Community), 10 mi.
Propane: 10.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.