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Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.
There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges.
Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams.
Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.
The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.
For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.
Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis.
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Guests can fill their RV tanks. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites.
Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.
Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
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. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
From I-70, take Frisco exit to 203. Turn left onto the Dillon Dam Road. Travel northeast for 1 mile. The campground will be on the right hand side of the road.
There will be a $5/night additional fee charged for those sites with electric hookup.
Always been one of my favorite campgrounds pretty hard to get a spot here Make sure you make a reservation or have great luck.
Solid 4 stars. We were in the E loop. An extra pit toilet on the back side of E near site 66 would be nice. It's a bit of a walk to the single or double pit toilet from site 66. Restrooms were clean.
They need better access to the water for other sites that are not on the water. We had people walking through our site while trying to relax.
Road noise...yes there is road noise from hwy70 but it becomes white noise after awhile.
Overall great campground and I would definitely come back.
We love camping at Heaton Bay. The location is gorgeous. You are tucked away in the trees yet so close to all the great offerings of Summit county, including the quaint town of Breckenridge. There are fishing spots and hiking and biking trails easily accessed from the camp sites. The views are amazing!
We absolutely loved this campground! The mountains with the reservoir made for stunning photos. It was quiet and the campsite was super nice. I loved that it came with massive bear lockers as well! The bathrooms were super nice, especially being for being vaulted, but the hosts kept up with them every day! And speaking of, the hosts were super sweet folks and made sure if we needed anything. A really great time was had and I hope to go back sometime!
Had a wonderful time! Campground was close to the reservoir with breathtaking views. Camp hosts were super nice. Vault toilets and campsites were clean and well maintained!
