Peaceful Valley Campground
This 17-site USFS campground sits at 8,500 feet along the South St. Vrain Creek, offering a mix of sites suitable for tents and smaller RVs up to 32 feet. The sound of rushing water dominates the scene, and most sites are tucked into dense forest with good privacy. Sites have the standard fire rings and picnic tables, with vault toilets and hand-pump water scattered throughout.
Access is via Forest Road 96 (St. Vrain Canyon Road) from Lyons, a well-maintained dirt road suitable for any vehicle with reasonable clearance. The campground serves as a base camp for accessing multiple wilderness areas and 4WD trails. Open typically June through September, weather permitting. Gets busy on summer weekends but usually has availability midweek.
Creekside forest camp with wilderness access
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 15, Allenspark, Colorado Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 8500 ft |
| Nearest town | Lyons, Colorado |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Dirt |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 17 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $26.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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