Peaceful Valley
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
Need to Know
No RV water connections are available. Utility hookups are not available; the nearest showers are 12 miles away, at Meeker Park Lodge.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the reservation season
- Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
- 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.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
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.
Tents must fit on the pads provided. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Parkâ??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 303-541-2500
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Denver, go north on Interstate 25 to U.S. Highway 36 west. Continue on U.S. 36 through Boulder to Lyons. Take Colorado Highway 7 and go approximately 12 miles, then Colorado Highway 72 for approximately 4 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 009, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 016, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PEAC, Type Walk To
- Site 003, Loop PEAC, Type Standard Nonelectric
