Fraser River Diversion Canal Dispersed Camping
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland
Write a Review FR-128 Winter Park, CO 80482 970-887-4100 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.8683, -105.7477
Location submitted by: adjustin2morrow
Overview of Fraser River Diversion Canal Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by realcampers on 5/19/2024
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by farmhouseRV on 6/24/2021
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 9,416 ft / 2,869 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-887-4100
WanderusLiving.com asked on 3/12/2023
Is this open during winter ski season? Would love to boondock here during winter months
Reviews of Fraser River Diversion Canal Dispersed Camping 15 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/19/2024
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Last reported 6/24/2023
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Last reported 8/27/2021
“Closed May 19 2024”
Reviewed 5/19/2024
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Just drove from Evergreen, Colorado with the hopes of staying here drove about an hour and found out that the campground was closed. Ended up going right up the road to the parking lot next to the Winter Park ski resort and that was open you can stay for three nights. Just disappointed that the campground was closed and no one was able... more
Just drove from Evergreen, Colorado with the hopes of staying here drove about an hour and found out that the campground was closed. Ended up going right up the road to the parking lot next to the Winter Park ski resort and that was open you can stay for three nights. Just disappointed that the campground was closed and no one was able to say anything on the reviews.
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Verizon 5G
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“Peaceful, Quiet, Simple, Beautiful…”
Reviewed 9/9/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was truly a great place to camp. Even at this busy time of the season it was empty on a weekend. There are spots that go along a creek. These are some of the best spots in my opinion.
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camper-868255 would stay here again
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“Great Location ”
Reviewed 8/13/2023
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Pros: - Easy to level - Close to lots of hiking - Close to town but doesn’t feel like it - Great service on both Verizon (13.7Mbps down, 12Mbps up) and AT&T (10.7Mbps down, 63.1Mbps up) Cons: - Sites are just pull offs of the road so lots of dust If you come in from I-70 you’ll come to a fork in the road, I was the first site on the ... more
Pros:
- Easy to level
- Close to lots of hiking
- Close to town but doesn’t feel like it
- Great service on both Verizon (13.7Mbps down, 12Mbps up) and AT&T (10.7Mbps down, 63.1Mbps up)
Cons:
- Sites are just pull offs of the road so lots of dust
If you come in from I-70 you’ll come to a fork in the road, I was the first site on the right which was huge and could’ve fit a lot of rigs. If you go left it warns you that narrow road but it doesn’t narrow for a mile. When it does narrow, it’s doable especially if you’re smaller but I would probably come in from the other way if you can’t easily backup if you encounter someone else (this is for towing something only) . After Jim Creek Trailhead there are lots more spots, some big enough for multiple if in a group but again I’d come in from the other direction if you want to camp on this side of the trail head.
SomewhereWithSuz would stay here again
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“Beautiful view!! Close to a great trailhead! Busy on the weekends and very dusty!”
Reviewed 6/24/2023
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Lots of spots, but there are more on the left branch. The road narrows but does widen again and there are lots of places to turn around even for big rigs. The Jim Creek Trail is right on the road and is amazing. You are right above Winter Park so lots of places to restock supplies. The dust from traffic including UTV’s is a negative... more
Lots of spots, but there are more on the left branch. The road narrows but does widen again and there are lots of places to turn around even for big rigs. The Jim Creek Trail is right on the road and is amazing. You are right above Winter Park so lots of places to restock supplies. The dust from traffic including UTV’s is a negative. I would stay here again.
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Addie would stay here again
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“One of my favorites for mountain biking but there is an active bear”
Reviewed 7/11/2022
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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We stayed at first near the Jim Creek trailhead but a black bear was frequenting the area in daylight. To be safe we moved to the other side of the narrow road to the tail and no longer saw the bear. Talking to others he did destroy a few tents. He put paw prints on our truck and RV. Love the area though and saw the momma moose. Wa... more
We stayed at first near the Jim Creek trailhead but a black bear was frequenting the area in daylight. To be safe we moved to the other side of the narrow road to the tail and no longer saw the bear. Talking to others he did destroy a few tents. He put paw prints on our truck and RV.
Love the area though and saw the momma moose. Was quiet, even though we where there for thr 4th of July.
Depending on your site there is road noise and you can hear the Amtrack at night. Mosquitoes were bad this year.
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Loving Every Mile would stay here again
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“Beautiful mountain road ”
Reviewed 8/27/2021
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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It’s just a dead end road off highway 40 with a handful of spots off the side of the road to park. But as our last option the weekend before Labor Day we are not disappointed. Only 4 campers here at the moment, super quiet except for the highway nearby. Sweet ass creek/canal situation with gorgeous views.
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Bird would stay here again
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“Roadside Only”
Reviewed 8/17/2021
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We came up to the area Aug 15th and drove all along FR-128 and found several sites, but all of them are pull offs right along the road. You can find some big spots for big trailers and the road is fairly wide and easy to drive. Some sites have great views of Winter Park and the mountains to the West. The area is very busy with other ... more
We came up to the area Aug 15th and drove all along FR-128 and found several sites, but all of them are pull offs right along the road. You can find some big spots for big trailers and the road is fairly wide and easy to drive. Some sites have great views of Winter Park and the mountains to the West. The area is very busy with other campers and lots of ATVs and Motorcycles. We choose not to stay because we did not like the lack of privacy or how busy the area was. If you don't mind being right alongside a busy dirt road then you can find some nice areas, but you won't have tons of space or privacy.
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Verizon 4G
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“Great location w low traffic and close to town”
Reviewed 8/14/2021
| Days stayed: | 12 |
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| RV Length: | 26' |
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the road is well maintained and very easy to drive even for the biggest of rigs. upon entering there is a large flat area and shortly after the road forks left and right. both directions offer a number of spots of for most sized rigs. the right fork has two mostly flat areas which can hold one or two large rigs (like a class a) and a n... more
the road is well maintained and very easy to drive even for the biggest of rigs. upon entering there is a large flat area and shortly after the road forks left and right. both directions offer a number of spots of for most sized rigs. the right fork has two mostly flat areas which can hold one or two large rigs (like a class a) and a number of smaller areas. all areas are basically just an extended shoulder of the road. there is a moderately large turn around at the dead end of the right fork. the left fork is similar but goes further and leads to a trail head and small creek. like the right for, the left offers two larger flat areas for big rigs being basically extended shoulders of the road (suspect these were used at one time for construction equipment for the road). there are also a few small wider areas of the road with shoulders that can accommodate vans or small rigs. also, make sure not to park on the uphill side of the road because there are multiple signs indicating there is an "underground canal" beneath the dirt (basically a buried large diameter metal pipe). I had sprint/t-mobile running wifi with great speeds.
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Seven Wanders the World would stay here again
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“Peaceful camping with views and 4G”
Reviewed 7/18/2021
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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We spent 14 days here and enjoyed the cool air and beautiful views. The road was very well maintained and allowed any clearance vehicle to pass. Less dusty than some forest roads in Colorado. Upon exiting I40 there is a large turn off that allows for a large rig to park and turn around. At the first fork I suggest any larger rigs t... more
We spent 14 days here and enjoyed the cool air and beautiful views.
The road was very well maintained and allowed any clearance vehicle to pass. Less dusty than some forest roads in Colorado. Upon exiting I40 there is a large turn off that allows for a large rig to park and turn around. At the first fork I suggest any larger rigs to turn left for further parking. The left fork has a turn around for large vehicles.
The right fork has multiple turn offs that fit small RVs and vans. As you continue along the road, do not park over the drainage canal on the left. There are signs to this effect. Larger rigs should not continue past the road passing over the drainage canal as it is very narrow. There is a large turn around before this which has 4 bars of 4G Verizon.
There is a back entrance from Arrow Trail further down I40. This would be the best way for a larger rig to access the remaining sites along the road.
The Jim Creek trailhead can be accessed from this road. It is a moderate trail with a waterfall. During a hike we saw a Moose with a baby on the trail.
Overall the area has approximately 30 areas for overnight. OHV traffic was light and mostly on weekends.
As the phone coverage varies between 2 and 4 bars I chose 3 bars of Verizon 4G.
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Loving Every Mile would stay here again
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“Beautiful area ”
Reviewed 7/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We stayed July 10-13 2021, the campground was beautiful with a stream running along it. Plenty of room for the kids to play in the woods and splash in the stream. The days were warm and the nights were cool enough not to need A/C. The campground is only a few miles from town and having young grandkids with us the laundromat saved the ... more
We stayed July 10-13 2021, the campground was beautiful with a stream running along it. Plenty of room for the kids to play in the woods and splash in the stream. The days were warm and the nights were cool enough not to need A/C.
The campground is only a few miles from town and having young grandkids with us the laundromat saved the day!
The biggest drawback was it was close to the road, but it wasn’t that big of a deal.
We would definitely stay there again.
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Peruokie would stay here again
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