Prospector

White River National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 4.3 (512)

🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2

Availability checked 45m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Prospector in Colorado has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 18 in a row, E #081–E #098 next to each othersites A #001, #002, #003, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, B #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, #023, #024, #026, #027, C #028, #029, #032, #033, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #045, D #047, #048, #049, #050, #052, #054, #056, #060, #061, #063, #065, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, E #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #100, #102, #103, #104, #106

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites B #013, C #044, D #057, E #105

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites A #005, D #062

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, E #085–E #093 next to each othersites A #006, #009, #011, #012, B #013, #015, #017, #020, #021, #022, #026, #027, C #028, #029, #033, #037, #041, #042, #046, D #073, #080, E #083, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #092, #093, #095, #096, #097, #099, #100

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #030 & C #031 next to each othersites A #007, C #030, #031, #034, D #055, E #099

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites D #059, E #101

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites A #006, B #021

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites C #046, D #051, #068, E #107

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

Campsite A #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

Campsite A #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #003** · A photo of Site 003 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

Campsite A #008 — A photo of Site 008 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #008** · A photo of Site 008 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

Campsite A #009 — A photo of Site 009 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #009** · A photo of Site 009 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

Campsite A #010 — A photo of Site 010 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic Tabl — **Site A #010** · A photo of Site 010 of Loop A at PROSPECTOR with Picnic TablVictoria Patterson

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.1 midirections →

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⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Prospector over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 7–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $27/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆512 ratings

5★303

4★124

3★48

2★26

1★11

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.3/4

AT&T3.2/4

Verizon3.2/4

Sprint retired3.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Prospector FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Prospector?

Prospector in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Prospector?

Campsite fees at Prospector run about $27/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Prospector when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Prospector often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Prospector?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Prospector over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 7–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Prospector a good campground?

Prospector holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 512 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Prospector?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Prospector, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 93 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Prospector located?

Prospector is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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No hookup/electric sites (tent or van camping)
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