USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Peaceful Valley
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 11 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to November 14
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,560 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MID ST VRAIN (NFSR 114.1) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Nearest town
- Morrison
- Address
- 9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO, 80465
- Phone
- 303-541-2500
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Parkâ??s main entrance is 24 miles north in Estes Park. Estes Park is a full-service community.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 12° | -17° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 11° | -16° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 17° | -1° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 22° | 0° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 32° | 19° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 42° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 48° | 40° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 47° | 42° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 42° | 20° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 31° | -4° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 21° | -2° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 13° | -4° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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