Olive Ridge Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 60 ft
- Sites
- 56
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 2
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Olive Ridge Campground
Planned Closure Olive Ridge Campground will close on August 17, 2025 for the remainder of the season due to reconstruction of the water system. Construction work will begin mid-July. There are 56 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14’ X 16’). Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. Campsites 1 - 24, 38, 41, 42, and 46 are first come, first served. Campsites 26 - 40, 42, and 44 - 56 are reservable. Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Olive Ridge is near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park, so offers nearby access to hiking trails in the Wild Basin area of the National Park. Olive Ridge is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning so plan to arrive early or consider making a reservation. View a campground map .
Before you go
Fees
Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general feees on the campground table . Fees are reduced when the water system is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders a 50% discount on campground fees.
Restrictions
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Fishing is permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife .
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