About Kelly Dahl Campground
Kelly Dahl is situated in a wooded setting adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak National Scenic Byway and is near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City, and Black Hawk. There are 46 sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Campsites 1 - 20 are first come, first served. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no electricity, hook-ups, dump stations or showers. **All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.** The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other four-wheel-drive routes can be found in the area. Kelly Dahl is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation. View a [campground map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1098808.pdf).
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- Managed by: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Where: in Rollinsville, CO · 39.93138, -105.49936
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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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–Apr.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory Spur | ATV road | 0.9 mi | |
| Observatory Spur | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Reroot | Horse | 1.0 mi | 1.3 mi |
| School Bus | Horse | 1.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Hobbit | Horse | 1.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Ne Haul Road Trails | Horse | 1.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sommers-Bausch Observatory (University observatory), 15 mi.
Dump station: 4.6 mi
Water fill-up: 20.8 mi
Propane: 12.5 mi