Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Recreation at Green Ridge centers on water and trail access. Shadow Mountain Lake part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area supports boating, swimming and fishing for kokanee salmon and several trout species (rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat), and the campground hosts a boat ramp and dock for anglers and paddlers; National Fishing Week is observed the first week of June.












Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 72 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 004 standard nonelectric |
From the Forest Service
A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25' - 35'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
No RV water connections are 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
Utility hookups are not available
Boats are subject to inspection to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels
A additional fee will be charged for admission to the Arapaho National Recreation Area; fees are $5 a day, $10 for three days, $15 a week or $30 per year, and can be purchased from the Forest Service office or local vendors
You must stay in the campsite you reserved. Site-swapping is not allowed.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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.
Hookups (individual campsites): 72 no-hookup individual sites.
9054 U.S Hwy 285
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“Great location, right on Shadow Mountain. Amazing views!! Quite campground and some bathrooms have running water with toilets and sinks”
“Great location. Campsites were clean and almost level. Camp host was very nice and helped provide great ideas for family activities ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night| – |
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| $29 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 075 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 074 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 028 rv nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 062 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 076 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 064 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 031 rv nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Tents must fit on pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25' - 35'.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
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.
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, travel north for 12 miles on Highway 34 to County Road 66 and go east one mile. Look for the Green Ridge Complex sign.
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.
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and homestead was operated from the 1910s to 1970s. The grounds are open 24 hrs. Historic cabins are…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 51 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 44 mi from campground
$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 4 · 48 mi from campground
$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 50 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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For July weekends, book about 178 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 147 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 67 days ahead | 127 days ahead | 41 days ahead | 99 days ahead |
| June | 122 days ahead | 160 days ahead | 73 days ahead | 154 days ahead |
| July | 147 days ahead | 178 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 163 days ahead |
| August | 102 days ahead | 169 days ahead | 49 days ahead | 146 days ahead |
| September | 37 days ahead | 80 days ahead | 28 days ahead | 68 days ahead |
| October | 15 days ahead | 34 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 37 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (17,534 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

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Estes Park area · 7 hr–8 hr · from $200/person
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72 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
62 sites · $29/night
Loops: Loop B (33), Loop A (29)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
6 sites · $29, $88/night
Loops: Loop A (5), Loop B (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · $29/night
Loops: Loop A (3), Loop B (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15