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White River National Forest › Dillon Ranger District › Colorado
› Summit County
› Silverthorne
› Heaton Bay Campground
› Campsite #8
Campsite #8 at Heaton Bay Campground, CO
$29
Campsite #8
| 10 people | |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
5/20
Campsite #8 Features: Back-In parking, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (7)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 0% |
| 4 star | | 57% |
| 3 star | | 43% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RichardJ844521 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #8
Very nice. Frustrated that many of the "reserved" sites sat empty and were not available for use. For 3 night's of our stay, there were 2 campers out of 11 sites on our loop. The reservation system needs revision to charge those who overbook and fail to arrive when scheduled.
@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Jul 21, 2021 at Campsite #8
The wildflowers were in bloom, and the trees are growing--but generally from a few feet tall to a few inches thick trunks, so not yet providing a lot of shade. Unfortunately this year mid-July the mosquitos were plentiful and hungry. We have had and were having some wet weather, and I don't know how much the nearby wetlands restoration also contributes. My lower rating is just an honest assessment of how this one experience was affected by the mosquitos :-).We got spotty cell service with t-mobile, especially for data. The sites are paved slabs, mostly level, with a picnic table, a fire grate, and a large bear box for storing food. Most sites did not have an improved location for a tent or canopy. The newer loops had hookups, and we were not in these loops. There are pit toilets (and dumpsters) dispersed through the campground, and a location in loop B for water including a pull through with both a threaded and an unthreaded tap. There is a dump station (for $10 currently) at the other end of Frisco next to a regional wastewater plant. Next to the dump station are two potable water taps as well.Heaton Bay is convenient to Frisco, and the bike path around the lake crosses the entrance road, so we found it convenient to bike directly from the campground around the lake, to Breckenridge, and to Vail Pass.While the campground was labeled as full, every night there was one or more empty spaces, but we had to book three separate spaces for four nights in order to have reserved spots, and did not try to stay Friday night, even though it was obvious that people had not shown up for their reservations. A lot of campground hosts do not move quickly to release spots when people don't show up.
@StevenS153 · Camped on Jul 21, 2021 at Campsite #8
The wildflowers were in bloom, and the trees are growing--but generally from a few feet tall to a few inches thick trunks, so not yet providing a lot of shade. Unfortunately this year mid-July the mosquitos were plentiful and hungry. We have had and were having some wet weather, and I don't know how much the nearby wetlands restoration also contributes. My lower rating is just an honest assessment of how this one experience was affected by the mosquitos :-).
We got spotty cell service with t-mobile, especially for data. The sites are paved slabs, mostly level, with a picnic table, a fire grate, and a large bear box for storing food. Most sites did not have an improved location for a tent or canopy. The newer loops had hookups, and we were not in these loops. There are pit toilets (and dumpsters) dispersed through the campground, and a location in loop B for water including a pull through with both a threaded and an unthreaded tap. There is a dump station (for $10 currently) at the other end of Frisco next to a regional wastewater plant. Next to the dump station are two potable water taps as well.
Heaton Bay is convenient to Frisco, and the bike path around the lake crosses the entrance road, so we found it convenient to bike directly from the campground around the lake, to Breckenridge, and to Vail Pass.
While the campground was labeled as full, every night there was one or more empty spaces, but we had to book three separate spaces for four nights in order to have reserved spots, and did not try to stay Friday night, even though it was obvious that people had not shown up for their reservations. A lot of campground hosts do not move quickly to release spots when people don't show up.
We got spotty cell service with t-mobile, especially for data. The sites are paved slabs, mostly level, with a picnic table, a fire grate, and a large bear box for storing food. Most sites did not have an improved location for a tent or canopy. The newer loops had hookups, and we were not in these loops. There are pit toilets (and dumpsters) dispersed through the campground, and a location in loop B for water including a pull through with both a threaded and an unthreaded tap. There is a dump station (for $10 currently) at the other end of Frisco next to a regional wastewater plant. Next to the dump station are two potable water taps as well.
Heaton Bay is convenient to Frisco, and the bike path around the lake crosses the entrance road, so we found it convenient to bike directly from the campground around the lake, to Breckenridge, and to Vail Pass.
While the campground was labeled as full, every night there was one or more empty spaces, but we had to book three separate spaces for four nights in order to have reserved spots, and did not try to stay Friday night, even though it was obvious that people had not shown up for their reservations. A lot of campground hosts do not move quickly to release spots when people don't show up.
@ClaudiaK323 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #8
Great bike trails and hiking trails. Close to Frisco. Nice sites and spread out from other sites.
@ClaudiaK2678FB · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #8
Great bike trails and hiking trails. Close to Frisco. Nice sites and spread out from other sites.
@DanD2593905 · Camped on Jun 14, 2020 at Campsite #8
Everything was great, however a restroom in loop A would be much appreciated, I would of gave five stars if there was one.
@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jul 3, 2019 at Campsite #8
Very nice campground, hosts were helpful and accommodating, close to bike path and near shopping and activities. This campground is one of our favorites for sure and have stayed there many times over the years. Well stay again this coming season.
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