Facilities
Blue River Campground has 24 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and bear box.
Recreation.govCO
Blue River Campground (Co)
White River National Forest
Upcoming Availability
10 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
13
sites
Mon, Sep 14
15
sites
Tue, Sep 15
17
sites
Wed, Sep 16
20
sites
Thu, Sep 17
15
sites
Fri, Sep 18
None
available
Sat, Sep 19
None
available
Sun, Sep 20
13
sites
Mon, Sep 21
13
sites
Tue, Sep 22
15
sites
Wed, Sep 23
14
sites
Thu, Sep 24
15
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9 in White River National Forest. Blue River Campground has 24 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.
Recreation
Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout when casting their lines out into the water. River access through the campground is for paid campers only. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of hiking trails are within a short drive in either direction from the campground.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 011
Blue River
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shade
Site 001
Blue River
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Site 012
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Site 015
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shade
Site 005
Blue River
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Site 016
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Site 007
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Site 014
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Site 013
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Site 024
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Site 002
Blue River
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Site 006
Blue River
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shade
Site 010
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shade
Site 004
Blue River
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shade
Site 019
Blue River
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shade
Site 020
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shade
Site 018
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Site 023
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Site 021
Blue River
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Site 009
Blue River
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Site 008
Blue River
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Site 017
Blue River
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10
people
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shade
Site 003
Blue River
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10
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shade
Site 022
Blue River
2 ft
vehicle
10
people
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shade
Important notices
Site access is difficult when road is wet. Site closure may occur due to flooding.
No drinking water available at this campground
No public river access through the campground.
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
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Common questions
Is Blue River Campground (Co) available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
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