About Prospector Campground
**Prospector Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County** between Keystone and Frisco on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited. As of Aug. 24, 2023 the water spigots have been turned off, so bring your own water. [View Dates and Fees](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/FSEPRD1095189.pdf)
- Managed by: USFS - White River National Forest
- Where: 2 mi south of Dillon, CO · 39.59584, -106.03445
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospector Bouldering | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Windy Point | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Swan Mtn Bike Path | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Busted Axel | Horse | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Wagon Wheel | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Sapphire Point Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.6 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: Frisco (Dark Sky Community), 3 mi.
Propane: 3.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Lowry Campground 0.2 mi
- Windy Point Group Campground 1 mi
- Pine Cove Campground 1.9 mi
- Peak One Campground 2.1 mi
- Tent Camping 2.2 mi
- Heaton Bay Campground 2.4 mi