- Quiet Hours: 10pm - 6am. Generators may not be used during this time.
- Dogs are required to be on leash at all times in campgrounds. Not complying can result in loss of campsite and possible fines.
- RV Fillup and Dump Station Alert: There is no RV fillup available at this campsite. Fill up and dump station are available at the Upper Blue Sanitation Department on Swan Mountain Road located at 59 Colorado Road 1, Breckenridge, CO 80424.
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Campground
Windy Point is located near Dillon Reservoir at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. The site consists of a group camp and a group picnic
shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people each.
With views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, Windy Point is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade at Windy Point.
With views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, Windy Point is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade at Windy Point.
Facilities
Windy Point Group Campground has two group campsites available for the use; the Lake Loop and the Forest Loop. Both loops are able to accommodate tents, trailers and RV's. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Each loop is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets and both are pet friendly. Additionally, the Lake Loop has a handicap-accessible group picnic shelter available for use. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillion.
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.
Described as being more vertical than horizontal, the nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery.
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.
Described as being more vertical than horizontal, the nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery.
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.
Recreation
Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to Windy Point and an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams.
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.
From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.
From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.
Recreation Sites
- Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities
- Parking Area
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Accessibility
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.
Getting Here
Latitude
39° 36' 28.0001" NLongitude
106° 2' 39.9998" WFrom I-70, take the Silverthorne exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6
approximately 4 miles to Swan Mountain Road. Proceed 2 miles to Swan
Mountain Recreation Area. Take dirt road to campground.
Need to Know
Body contact with reservoir prohibited; No swimming, water skiing, jetskiing, or scuba diving in the reservoir
Gate to campground is locked. See host at Prospector Campground (.25 miles from this site) for access. After Labor Day, guests need to obtain the gate combination by calling the managing organization
Please close gate at the entrance to Windy Point to keep out people who are not with reservation group
Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Click here for more information about White River National Forest.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Phone Number
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
