Heaton Bay Campground

I’ve been camping at Heaton Bay several times, before, during and now after, the period of four years that I lived in Colorado. This is my favorite place to camp when looking to spend time in the Dillon/​Silverthorn/​Frisco/​Breck area. The campground is right on the shores of the Dillon reservoir, mere miles from Dillon center and the harbor, and offers spectacular views. It also helps that the bikepath that runs from Dillon to Breckenridge goes right through he campground, offering a quick way to get in town via bike. Heaton Bay is an inexpensive way to stay in the area and take in the magestic view of the reservoir and mountains. Just be aware of the storms that can roll through this area in the afternoon and evenings.

Close to the highway and civilization, but I didn’t even notice til the morning. Beautiful views, great campsites. It’s a perfect stop if you’re making your way into the Rockies. I will definitely be back!

Nestled along the Dillon Reservoir, the campsites are surrounded around secluded lakes and mountains. For prime campsites along the water, reserve a couple months in advance. For a $ 13 fee, you have a parking spot for 2 vehicles, a fire pit and a picnic table. There are also areas to pitch a tent or two, but most of visitors at this campground are either car campers or have RV’s. There is also a campground host on site for any questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are also available every 3^rd or 4^th campsite.
The campground can be pretty strict about keeping your dog on a leash, but in my opinion as long as your dog is well behaved and under voice command, you shouldn’t have a problem.
The campground is less than a mile from a grocery store (and a Starbucks) so its a nice spot for some quick R & R but if you’re looking for more seclusion and a more rugged camping experience then you might want to venture elsewhere.