The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Silverthorne, Colorado

Looking to explore the beautiful outdoors of Silverthorne, Colorado with your furry friends in tow? Hipcamp offers over 900 camping options in the area, specifically catered to RV travelers with pets. Top campsites like Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews), and Serenity in the Foothills (295 reviews) offer amenities like campfires, potable water, and showers. The area is perfect for off-roading (OHV), climbing, and wildlife watching. Average price per night is $48, with options as low as $15.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to explore the beautiful outdoors of Silverthorne, Colorado with your furry friends in tow? Hipcamp offers over 900 camping options in the area, specifically catered to RV travelers with pets. Top campsites like Glen Isle Resort (461 reviews), Rustic Creek Ranch (363 reviews), and Serenity in the Foothills (295 reviews) offer amenities like campfires, potable water, and showers. The area is perfect for off-roading (OHV), climbing, and wildlife watching. Average price per night is $48, with options as low as $15.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Observatory At South Park

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45mi from Silverthorne · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Fairplay, CO

Observatory At South Park! THE UNIVERSE AWAITS With an incredable Night Sky, The Observatory at South Park is located on 5.37 acres in Harstel Colorado. According to web site Darksitefinder.com, The Observatory at South Park location is rated Dark Blue! That's the 3rd darkest on their scale with Gray & Black skies to the South & West. Telescope Our main Telescope this year is a custom built well-crafted 13-inch Dobsonian telescope. This scope created by Robert Teeter of Teeters Telescopes has a 13in primary mirror. Stay Up with us! See Planets, Moons, Rings, Star Clusters, Nebulas, Galaxies and more! Outdoor recreation is the maindraw to the area, The pristine South Platt River flows thru Hartsel/South Park offering great trout fishing year round. The South Platt fills 3 awesome Reservoirs, Antero, Spinney, and Eleven Mile State Park with boating, fishing, hiking, biking, swimming. Hunting is also popular on Federal lands and stat wildlife areas.

2. Rooted Recovery

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29mi from Silverthorne · 1 site · Tent, RV · Fairplay, CO

Rooted Recovery: Elevated Alpine Camping Rooted Recovery is a premium secluded camping experience set at 10,000 feet in Colorado's subalpine forest — designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts who want comfort without compromise. Your secluded site includes a dedicated fire pit with quality firewood, nestled among Engelmann spruce, Aspen, and Lodgepole pine, with views of Sheep Mountain and Mount Sherman. Step into genuine solitude, where dark skies reveal a canopy of stars and the Milky Way. Wildlife — including moose, fox, and porcupines move freely through the forest around you. We are a Dark Sky C3 rated site. Wake before dawn to tackle nearby 14ers (Mount Quandary – 18 miles; Mount Sherman – 19 miles), or train at elevation for your next race. We are 2 miles to Pike National Forest. Return from skiing at Breckenridge (25 miles) to your crackling fire and the forest’s deep quiet. Enjoy fly fishing or hiking in the surrounding National Forest. The property is 4 miles from Hwy 9 on County Road 14 — paved for the first 2 miles, followed by 2 miles of dirt road beyond the National Forest boundary. We are a tier 2 Park County road and may have delayed plowing. Access requires coordination. Expect snowfall from November through May, with major snowfalls averaging 18 inches. We have provided trail cams at this site for your safety and security. Firewood is available on-site for $2/log or $10 per bundle equivalent. AT&T cellular provides 110Mbps down and 60Mbps up. You’re close enough to Fairplay (6.5 miles) and Alma (8 miles) for supplies, yet surrounded by silence — the ultimate reset. This experience is for those who push themselves hard, care for their bodies and minds, and leave places better than they found them. The promise is simple: an exceptional location, thoughtful amenities, and direct access to wilderness that demands your respect and rewards your effort.

3. Dillie Docks

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39mi from Silverthorne · 4 sites · RVs · Granby, CO

Come Dillie Dally with us! Dillie Docks is a 6-acre oasis located on a quiet cove on beautiful Lake Granby. Breathtakingly stunning views of the Indian Peaks on the Continental Divide from all sites. Our lake-side property is perfect for all year-round lake activities including SUPs, beaching your boat, family picnics, kayaking, fishing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and whatever else you can imagine. Site rentals include walk-in access to the lake. So bring your toys and smiles! 4 miles north is the quaint and historic town of Grand Lake, which hosts multiple shops, restaurants, and a variety of year-round special events. Just 5 miles away is the west entrance of majestic Rocky Mountain National Park. Several miles to the west is Idleglen parking and trailhead for miles of horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, OHV, and snowmobile fun. Just 10 miles south is Granby, and less than 30 miles to Winter Park, "Colorado's favorite" We offer RV sights with full hook ups, some include power and water, and some are dry. There are 9 available lake front sites. Dillie Docks is under new ownership and a complete remodel in progress. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding with this exciting process.

4. Sasquatch Watch Basecamp

45mi from Silverthorne · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hartsel, CO

Escape the city buzz and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. Unleash your camping spirit and marvel at the breathtaking night sky.

5. Sunshine in South Park

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31mi from Silverthorne · 1 site · RV · Fairplay, CO

Enjoy quiet tranquility in a well maintained privately owned RV/cabin community located near the South Plate River in historic Fairplay, Colorado, commonly known as South Park. CONVENIENT LOCATION - Our property is in walking distance to the center of town, just off Hwy 285, 23 miles from Breckenridge (home to World Class skiing), 37 miles from Buena Vista (for World Class white water rafting), and 1.5 hrs from Denver. Our 110’ x 40’ full concrete RV pad can accommodate the largest RV, it has full hook ups (50 Amp Power, water and sewer), good cellphone reception (specially ATT), and beautiful views of the mountains. Our private community has a clean on-site laundry, clubhouse with pool table, books and bathrooms, outdoor area with community grills, a dog park, and trash service. There are so many outdoor activities to do in the area, such as hiking, biking, world class fishing in the South Plate river, and Montgomery reservoir, rafting, skiing, ATV trails, hot springs, or how about panning for gold? Visit South Park City Museum, or walk in to town to enjoy restaurants, breweries, wineries, shops, and much more!!

Public campgrounds near Silverthorne

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Heaton Bay Campground

3.6mi from Silverthorne · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Windy Point Group Campground

4.1mi from Silverthorne · 1 site · Tent, RV · in White River National Forest

View of Dillon Reservoir from Prospector Campground

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Prospector Campground

4.6mi from Silverthorne · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Pine Cove Campground

4.7mi from Silverthorne · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Peak One Campground

5mi from Silverthorne · 78 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Lowry Campground

5.2mi from Silverthorne · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Blue River Campground

5.4mi from Silverthorne · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Gore Creek Campground

9.8mi from Silverthorne · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

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Sugarloaf Campground

10mi from Silverthorne · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

South Fork Group Campground

10mi from Silverthorne · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Arapaho National Forest

South Fork Campground

10mi from Silverthorne · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arapaho National Forest

Prairie Point Campground

15mi from Silverthorne · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Stories from the community

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Kaity

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rooted Recovery

I had such a great experience booking with Carrie at Rooted Recovery. I originally had an issue with a cancellation and she immediately stepped in to help me resolve it. She fully refunded my first booking and made it super easy for me to rebook the night at her Sheep Mountain Site. Carrie was responsive, kind, and genuinely cared about making sure everything worked out smoothly. The process could’ve been stressful, but she made it simple and seamless. I’m very appreciative of her communication and support. Highly recommend — the customer service alone is top-tier, and it made me even more excited for my stay on her land.

Parker

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Observatory At South Park

What a cool experience! I hadn’t been able to go star gazing in forever since moving to Denver. Not only does John have an incredible night sky above his land, he’s also incredibly knowledgeable and a bona fide celestial tour guide. Whether you’re coming with curious kiddos or enthusiastic adults, you’ll have a great time.

Lots of space for the kids and dog to run around.

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Christina

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Observatory At South Park

Absolutely loved this experience. Nice small group of people. Large open area with great views. The stargazing combined with the education of what we were seeing was fantastic. Will definitely be doing this again.

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Rachel

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

We LOVED our time at this spot. John is an excellent host, and the property is SO beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend! We'll be back!

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Peggy

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

The experience was so much more than I expected! John is so knowledgeable about the sky! I learned so much when I was just expecting to look at stars.

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brad

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

I had an amazing time staying at this campsite! After the sun went down, we got to use a telescope and learn all about the stars and constellations. It was such a cool experience—peaceful, fun, and really eye-opening. Camping here isn’t just about enjoying nature, it’s also about connecting with the night sky in a way you don’t usually get to. I left feeling relaxed, inspired, and already looking forward to coming back again.

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John

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Had such an awesome time with John out on his property. Everything was perfect from a great place for my dog to run to John walking us through the constellations at night. I’ll be back again!

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Breanna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

The site was beautiful. We happened to go there when a storm was rolling through but John stayed up late to wait for the clouds to pass and showed us some really cool things with his telescope. He was very knowledgeable and it was a great experience.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Great site for our family camping trip! Views were incredible. Our dog loved the open space for running. A cow wandering by woke us up in the morning, which the kids got a kick out of. Would definitely come back again.

Sara

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

We really enjoyed our stay at the observatory. John is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. No light pollution.Great place to learn about space, constelmachines galaxys and star lord's girlfriend. Inside joke.

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Nicholas

August 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Observatory At South Park

What a wonderful stay! The scenery is breathtaking, and it's close to a few state parks. At night the sky is OUTSTANDING. John is an absolute treasure and a wealth of knowledge. You can really tell that he is doing what he loves. I cannot say enough good things, and I will definitely be coming back.

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Kellan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Observatory At South Park

We had an incredible time at John’s camp. He was not only incredible hospitable and friendly, but his knowledge on astronomy was impressive. We came specifically to see the Perseid Meteor shower and even with a bright moon, we got to see them! The kids were so excited and our time there was absolutely magic. I want to come back when there’s a new moon :)

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Patience

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Awesome landscape; dog was ecstatic to be off leash - we were mostly solo. Clouds rolled in but still had lovely visit with host and his “astronomical” knowledge (pun intended). So cool to see cows and be lulled to sleep by their lowing.

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Hailey

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

The site was beautiful. Id aim for a week day to avoid the weekend warriors.

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David

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

John is a class act. He was communicative, gracious, hospitable, and patient as my 4- and 6-year old boys experienced their very first night of camping. The guided and knowledgeable astronomy made us feel like we had gotten the most out of the super dark, low light conditions. I think we’ll make a yearly tradition out of this!

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Rich and April

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Observatory At South Park

We had such a wonderful time at the Observatory at South Park in Black Canyon, CO! John was an outstanding host—warm, welcoming, and an absolute wealth of knowledge about the night sky. Even though the weather was a bit cloudy, we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay. John made the experience engaging and informative, and his passion for astronomy really shone through. The setting is peaceful and beautiful, making it the perfect spot to relax and take in the surroundings. We would absolutely recommend this unique experience to anyone visiting the area!

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Wesley

July 2025

11 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Observatory At South Park

This is the perfect camp for those interested in astronomy and dark skies. Horizon to horizon view. Beautiful mountains in the distance. Friendly host. 10 out of 10.

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Penny

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Observatory At South Park

Amazing! John is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the skies! The view of the Milky Way is breathtaking. John shared his telescope and showed us star clusters and double stars, orange, red and blue stars, nebulas and so much more, explaining it all so everyone understood. It is a must for stargazers. We will certainly be back!

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Julia

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

John was very knowledgeable about the constellations and it was an especially unique experience to get to look at the moon through his telescope! The views from the camp ground were amazing and we had a lot of space for our group.

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Doug

June 2025

14 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Observatory At South Park

Camping on John's land with our little teardrop was a great experience. John was a great host and we enjoyed the fun astronomy lessons at night. We were also pleasantly surprised that we had such good cell service in such a remote area. We will definitely be back and we'd recommend others do, too!