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Prospector Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Prospector Campground in Summit County is located 1 hr 15 min west of Lakewood, CO with an elevation of 9,194 feet. There are a total of 106 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Prospector

297 reviews
Total sites: 106
Available Today: 97 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months

9,194 ft
55°F
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@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #49
Perfect location.
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #90
Great campsite with surrounding views and lake access. Make sure to look at the site on Google maps to see the parking for the site. Some are wide some are long, but all sites were great.
@SaraH7381592 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nice campspots that aren't too close together. Great location, works well for activities in Summit County like biking. Beautiful views.
@DonaldB5279265 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nice location from Denver. Sites arent too close together.
@DaveS9743514 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #74
There was no water at the campsite and the bathrooms were not being cleaned regularly. What did I both to pay $90 for?
@DaveS9743514 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #74
There was no water at the campsite and the bathrooms were not being cleaned regularly. What did I both to pay $90 for?
@KimS7922535 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #11
No Water or dump station!
@LeslieB6141102 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #55
Such a beautiful campground! We last minute booked a site and ended up finding an amazing site in D loop. Easy access to water and clean bathrooms. The trail that goes along the lake is perfect for a daily hike. We will be back soon!
@MargaretB35008 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #21
Family enjoyed kayaking.
@MollyS9792971 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #14
Campsite has beautiful views all around! Plenty of space and at least our site was spaced out enough to where we didnt even notice our neighbors. As others mentioned, there is basically no natural shade so bring a canopy of some sorts for shade during the hot months! We definitely plan to come back! Hopefully no stage 2 fire restrictions next time we visit!
@NathanB8721791 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #77
Never made it road was blocked. Slept on the street in the car
@MirandaS128655 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #101
Prospector is one of our favorite campgrounds! A group of 11 of us shared 101 & 103 as Im always unsure how many would fit well - 103 definitely would have fit all if comfortably + cars.
@BrettM6000628 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #52
Spots need some leveling work.
@ElizabethD4334 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #89
The good: Bathrooms were clean and stocked with TP all weekend. Great access to the lake! There's a clearly signed walking path that leads to the to the lake as well to another trail that goes along the shore, bikes allowed. The bad: site 89 is rocky and lacks privacy. We were able to find spots for our tents but the ground was bumpy and uneven. The gravel drive way easily fits two cars (we squeezed in 3) which was very nice. This site would be better suited for RVs.
@RitaRD4B4ADA7B · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #27
RV sites are spacious and well-spaced away from other campsites. The views of the Gore mountain range are gorgeous!
@CharlesE498863 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #31
Fire and water restrictions were only negatives
@MagellaS3E9A6C · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #37
We stayed at Prospector and the campground was nice and peaceful, conveniently located close to town but not crowded during the week. Our site had some trash leftover from the previous guests, but otherwise it was great.
@PaulN9067997 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #82
Would recommend spot E 82 as it has trees all around for privacy,
@RyanE2017988 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #8
Nice spot, pretty clean bathrooms. Not much natural shade, but that might've just been my spot.
@GretchenSF5773 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #43
not much shade, camp host was unfriendly.
@AmyT9468092 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #78
It's a great option for being near Lake Dillon, Breck, Frisco and Keystone
@GregoryI550114 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #10
Good spot, enjoyed having cellphone reception and being close to various activities
@LeslieB6141102 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #54
We like this campground because it a good first time experience for children.
@RuthRD46119F81 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #30
The water wasnt available. I received an email regarding getting a 20 pct discount and was denied. I had Covid and it was very inconvenient
@MargieMA4C8F76 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #37
It was a bit difficult to get to the campground Mr due to the closing of Swan Mountain and it would have been nice to have signage as you get off I-70.The woman campground host was not friendly at all nor helpful at all. Wouldnt wave as she went by, wouldnt answer questions. The male host was friendly.Would have been nice if all of the cops: Breck, Friso, Summit and State would have told us what was going on as they drove by..a bit concerned.Also, when we called for reservations the attendant said we could fill our RV, yet when we arrived, signs were posted that we could NOT fill our RV.

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