Heaton Bay

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

87Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest. There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges. Recreation Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. Keep reading

The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams. Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system. The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds. Facilities Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon. Natural Features In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live. Nearby Attractions Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 87

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
LOPA	001	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	002	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	003	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	004	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	005	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	006	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	007	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	008	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPA	009	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	010	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	011	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	012	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LOPB	013	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	014	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	015	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	016	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	017	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	018	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	019	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	020	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	021	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	022	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	023	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	024	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	025	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPB	026	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPC	C27	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C28	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C29	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C30	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C31	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C32	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C33	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C34	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C35	management	40 ft	50
LOPC	C36	management	40 ft	50
LOPC	C37	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C38	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C39	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C40	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C41	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPC	C42	management	40 ft	50
LOPC	C43	rv electric	20 ft	50
LOPD	D44	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D45	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D46	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D47	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D48	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D49	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D50	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D51	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D52	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D53	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D54	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D55	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPD	D56	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPE	E57	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPE	E58	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPE	E59	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOPE	E60	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CO-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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