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Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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Learn more about alerts →River paddlers and hikers with full setups do well here. Electric hookups at nine sites and a dump station make it genuinely comfortable for RVers, and the St. Croix River access for fishing, paddling, and swimming is right there. Request higher-numbered sites if shade or buffer
Most sites sit in open, prairie-like terrain with little separation from neighbors, so light sleepers and privacy-seekers will feel exposed. No wifi or cell service rules this out for anyone needing connectivity, and pets aren't allowed.
Context for the broader area surrounding Paint Rock Springs Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Lake Estes, a feature of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=432">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</A>, is formed by <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=249">Olympus Dam</A> constructed across the Big Thompson River. The afterbay storage in Lake Estes and the forebay storage in Marys Lake enable the Estes powerplant to meet daily variations in energy demand. Recreation facilities include a nine-hole golf course, five picnic and associated day-use areas, and a marina. Good access to recreation areas. The reservoir has approximately 185 water surface acres, 213 land acres and 4 milesof shoreline. Power boating is limited, but available. Sailing opportunities. Fish species available are largely rainbow trout. Facilities are closed in winter due to ice and snow.
Site is about 2 miles east of Estes Park, Colorado.
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Summer is the park's busiest time, with daytime highs typically in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and cool evenings. This season delivers the fullest range of activities. River paddling, swimming, fishing, and ranger-led evening programs. Though afternoon thunderstorms are common enough to warrant flexible water-trip planning. July weekends and holidays fill quickly. The park stays open year-round for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, though Paint Rock Springs itself operates seasonally. Check the park website for current opening and closing dates.
Summer is busiest with fullest range of activities; reservations recommended for weekends.
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Campground visitors report potable drinking water, modern flush toilets and hot showers, a dump station, picnic tables, fire rings/grates at sites, and electric hookups at a subset of sites. Onsite services mentioned by users include a visitor center/nature store and firewood/ice for sale.
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