State Park
Olive Ridge
Roosevelt National Forest · Allenspark, CO
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- Address:Allenspark, CO
About
The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet. Recreation Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing. Facilities There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14'x16'). There is a maximum of eight people per single site. Sites 26 and 39 are oversized and will accommodate 10 people at an additional fee. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets, andd trash services are provided. Firewood is for sale in the campground. Natural Features This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Nearby Attractions Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park. Estes Park is a full-service community 15 miles from the campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails at Roosevelt National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Olive Ridge
Trail
Taylor Mountain Peak Trail
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2.4 mi633 ftgain
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Trail
Saint Vrain Mountain via Rock Creek Trail
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8.4 mi3,632 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Saint Vrain Mountain Trail
Colorado
8.2 mi3,343 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Johnny Park OHV Trail
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5.4 mi561 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
The Ironclads and Bruce School Road
Colorado
3.9 mi984 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Longs Peak via Keyhole Route
Colorado
14.5 mi4,856 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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