Kelly Dahl

Its 25 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $29 per night. Kelly Dahl is a National Forest campground near Gilpin, Colorado.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Gilpin, Colorado

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Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

National Forest
Managed by: 40 ft
Max RV length

Kelly Dahl sits inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Single Site: $29 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 25
Max RV length: 40 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

25 sites; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
021	KELL	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 021
022	KELL	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 022
023	KELL	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 023
024	KELL	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 024
025	KELL	Standard nonelectric	28 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 025
026	KELL	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 026
027	KELL	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 027
028	KELL	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 028
029	KELL	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 029
030	KELL	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 030
031	KELL	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 031
032	KELL	Standard nonelectric	28 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 032
033	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 033
034	KELL	Standard nonelectric	28 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 034
035	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 035
036	KELL	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 036
038	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 038
039	KELL	Standard nonelectric	22 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 039
040	KELL	Standard nonelectric	28 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 040
041	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 041
042	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 042
043	KELL	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 043
044	KELL	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 044
045	KELL	Standard nonelectric	32 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 045
046	KELL	Standard nonelectric	26 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 046

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 8,600 ft

39.9322, -105.4975 in Gilpin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kelly Dahl?

Sites at Kelly Dahl are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232280).

How much does it cost to camp at Kelly Dahl?

Camping at Kelly Dahl costs Single Site: $29 per night.

How many campsites does Kelly Dahl have?

Kelly Dahl has 25 campsites.

Are there pull-through sites at Kelly Dahl?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Kelly Dahl; 25 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Kelly Dahl?

Yes, Kelly Dahl has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Kelly Dahl?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kelly Dahl.

Who manages Kelly Dahl?

Kelly Dahl is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Kelly Dahl

Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF Gilpin · National Forest · Reservable

Sites: 40
Season: Not on record
Fee: Not on record

Cold Springs Gilpin · National Forest · First-come

Sites: 38
Season: Not on record
Fee: Single Site: $27 per night

Pickle Gulch Gilpin · National Forest · Reservable

Sites: 6
Season: Not on record
Fee: Not on record

Pickle Gulch Group Campground Gilpin · National Forest · First-come

Sites: Not on record
Season: Not on record
Fee: Overnight Use:

More campgrounds: camping near Gilpin and campgrounds in Gilpin.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $29 per night

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