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Arapaho-Roosevelt/Olive Ridge
Overview
Overview
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Olive Ridge Campground offers a quintessential high-altitude escape within the Roosevelt National Forest. This site is known for its scenic woodland setting, providing a peaceful environment for travelers who prefer a rustic experience over a luxury resort. It is a popular destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of the Colorado wilderness while enjoying convenient access to the surrounding peaks and alpine trails.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is situated near the small mountain community of Allenspark, Colorado, along the scenic Peak to Peak Highway. Surrounded by towering lodgepole pine trees and quaking aspens, the location offers a deep sense of seclusion despite being near major thoroughfares. Travelers will enjoy crisp mountain air and frequent sightings of local wildlife, as the camp sits at a high elevation, offering a true mountain getaway for those exploring the Front Range area.
Amenities & Park Features
As a national forest facility, Olive Ridge focuses on a back-to-basics experience. The park provides vault toilets and drinking water, ensuring guests have the essentials for a comfortable stay. While the sites are designed for traditional camping, many are spacious enough to accommodate smaller RVs and trailers. The grounds are well-maintained, offering picnic tables and fire rings at every site to facilitate an authentic outdoor cooking and campfire experience under the stars.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure seekers will find the park serves as an ideal base for exploring nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Popular activities include hiking the diverse trail systems in the Wild Basin area, which features stunning waterfalls and alpine lakes. Whether you are interested in birdwatching, photography, or simply taking a scenic drive along the winding mountain roads, the area offers endless opportunities to connect with nature without the crowds found in more commercialized tourist hubs.
Who This Park Is Best For
Olive Ridge is best suited for nature enthusiasts and hikers who value solitude and a primitive aesthetic. Because the campground does not offer electrical hookups, sewer, or water connections at individual sites, it is perfect for self-contained RV travelers who enjoy boondocking or dry camping. It is an excellent choice for those wanting to disconnect from modern technology and enjoy the serene, unfiltered beauty of the Colorado Rockies.
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Reviews
Erin Baldwin
We had so much fun camping here and will definitely be back! The grounds were very nice and the camp hosts take really good care of it. Lots of tree coverage and many good hammock spots. The cleanest pit toilets I’ve ever been to and they were cleaned 2x daily while we were here. Very busy weekend spot, but the campers were respectful of quiet hours. There’s some road noise even further into the grounds but it wasn’t too bad. All sites had a picnic table, bear box, and fire pit. Some also had grills. Most had tent pads.
Michele Burck
Nice to have a campsite with half FF, which gives better opportunities for Coloradans. Nicely wooded. Camp hosts Kurt and Nick are fantastic with their friendly demeanor and do a great job keeping the place clean and peaceful.
Kienan & Yvonne Clark
Olive ridge campground was an awesome place to camp. Each campsite is far apart from each other, not like most places where they jam in as many people as possible. These campsite are spread apart. No cell service, if need to call head towards estes park to call. So olive ridge is peaceful and quite. The hosts are very welcoming and very friendly. I would definitely come back and stay again. I was informed that forest service wants to expand the campground and add more spots. It should stay as is. No need to ruin something that is already perfect
DS Webster
This is a very nice primitive national forest campground. It has always been well maintained and kept clean with this year (2025) being one of the very best with Kurt as camp host. We have been going here for 16 years, often several times a year. The water supply that has been absent for a number of years is being repaired this month so things will only get better.
Kimberly Sanders
Such a beautiful family friendly campground! The camp spots are nicely spaced out and the bathroom facilities were clean and stocked with toilet paper. There’s no cell service but that was expected and appreciated. Highly recommend 🙌