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Kelly Dahl Campground in Colorado
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Kelly Dahl Campground

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado

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As of September 2026, Kelly Dahl Campground is a campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado with 25 campsites. Kelly Dahl Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Kelly Dahl Campground is located at 39.9325ยฐ N, 105.4978ยฐ W.
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Kelly Dahl Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
  • Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
  • Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Kelly Dahl Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Kelly Dahl Campground

  • Standard 25

What an RV fits

  • 22 ft1 site
  • 26 ft6 sites
  • 28 ft4 sites
  • 30 ft5 sites
  • 32 ft1 site
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 36 ft2 sites
  • 40 ft4 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: hiking, photography, stargazing, offroad.

All sites at Kelly Dahl Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the KELL loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
021Standard840 ft
022Standard836 ft
023Standard830 ft
024Standard835 ft
025Standard828 ft
026Standard830 ft
027Standard840 ft
028Standard835 ft
029Standard830 ft
030Standard840 ft
031Standard840 ft
032Standard828 ft
033Standard826 ft
SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
034Standard828 ft
035Standard826 ft
036Standard830 ft
038Standard826 ft
039Standard822 ft
040Standard828 ft
041Standard826 ft
042Standard826 ft
043Standard836 ft
044Standard830 ft
045Standard832 ft
046Standard826 ft

About Kelly Dahl Campground

Overview

Kelly Dahl Campground is located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City and Black Hawk.

Recreation

Although no formal trails exist in the campground, a few closed roads offer campers the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. West Magnolia and East Portal Trailheads offer trails within a short drive. The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other off-road routes can be found in the vicinity.

The lakes across the highway are on private property and access is prohibited.

Facilities

The campground offers 46 single-family sites that will accommodate tents, trailers or RVs. Campsites #1 through #20 are first-come, first-served. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. There is a maximum of eight people per site. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided throughout the campground. Firewood is for sale in campground. The road through the campground is gravel/dirt.

A playground suitable for small children is located within the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among ponderosa pines, on a gentle slope, at an approximate elevation of 8,600 feet.

Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Nederland, which is four miles north of the campground, offers grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, gas, a post office, bank and Barker Reservoir.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Rules and notices at Kelly Dahl Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Kelly Dahl Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

RV water connections are not available. Utility hookups are not available.

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

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp 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 camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. 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. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.

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.

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

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Check-Out is at 12 P.M.

Check-In is at 2 P.M.

Kelly Dahl Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kelly Dahl Campground?

Kelly Dahl Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 25 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Kelly Dahl Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Kelly Dahl Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Kelly Dahl Campground have?

Kelly Dahl Campground has 25 campsites.

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