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State Park
Peaceful Valley
Roosevelt National Forest · Lyons, CO
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16 Tent11 RV
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- Operator:303-541-2500
- Address:9054 U.S Hwy 285 · Lyons, CO · 80465
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About
Overview
Peaceful Valley Campground is situated in a glacial valley, on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek at an elevation of 8,500 feet in northern Colorado. The campground has some conifer trees with open grassy areas.
Recreation
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.
Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass Trails. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail.
The Bunce School Roads are popular among off-road enthusiasts.
Facilities
There are 17 sites in the campground. Nine are suitable for RV camping and eight are more suitable for tents. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 45 feet, although no utility hookups are available. There is a maximum of eight people per site; site 17 is oversized and will accommodate ten people. The roads in the campground are paved. There is one hand pump with potable water, trash dumpsters, vault toilets and firewood is for sale.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in the mostly flat, glacial Peaceful Valley. A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the area.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Parkâ??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (16)
In this park
Trails at Roosevelt National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Peaceful Valley
Buchanan Pass
Colorado
1.6 mi269 ftgain
TrailEasy

Peaceful Valley Campground to Camp Dick Campground
Colorado
1.9 mi322 ftgain
TrailEasy

Bunce School Road
Colorado
9.5 mi1,388 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Bunce School Road, Ironclads, and Plane Crash OHV Trails
Colorado
15.9 mi3,035 ftgain
TrailExpert

Middle St Vrain Trail and Coney Creek OHV Trail
Colorado
12.4 mi1,949 ftgain
TrailExpert
Sourdough Trail
Colorado
0.4 mi
Trail
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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