State: Colorado
City: Lyons
Open: Early June - Late October
Number of Sites: 41
Elevation: 8645
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Camp Dick is situated in a glacial valley adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek, with a mixture of forest and open meadow. There are 41 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. There are no electrical hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. The campground is normally full for the weekend before Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation.
Fees: Campsite fees are $17 per night. Oversized sites are $20 per night. Fees are half price when the water system is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders a 50% discount on campground fees. Reservations are accepted up to four days prior to arrival and cost an additional $10 per reservation by phone or $9 for reservations online. (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Drinking Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times; a maximum of eight people are allowed at most sites; oversized sites allow a maximum of 12 people, (units 7, 11, 12, 21, 24, 28, 38, 39 and 40); RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Fishing is permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
Directions: Approximately 6.5 miles north of Ward, Colorado, on Colorado Highway 72, watch for signs for Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds. Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 and National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick.