Dexter campground
Dexter
The campground provides various amenities to make your stay comfortable and convenient. It offers well-maintained restroom facilities, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample parking spaces. There is also a nearby creek where campers can enjoy fishing or simply relax by the water. Additionally, Dexter Camping Area provides easy access to hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the scenic beauty of the area.
Reservations are not accepted at Dexter Camping Area, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended to arrive early to secure a spot, especially during peak seasons. The best time of year to visit the campground is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities.
While visiting Dexter Camping Area, campers should be cautious of wildlife encounters, particularly bears. Proper food storage is essential to prevent attracting bears and other wildlife to the camping area. It is also important to follow all safety guidelines and regulations provided by the campground to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Overall, Dexter Camping Area in Colorado offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with its stunning natural surroundings, convenient amenities, and nearby recreational activities.
What's on-site at Dexter
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Dexter, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Point Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dexter Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Sunnyside | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lakeview - Twin Lakes | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Whitestar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Dexter -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Granite | 126 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Above Twin Lakes Reservoir | 162 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta | 100 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir | 82 cfs | → |
| Halfmoon Creek Near Malta | 48 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Below Granite | 291 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Dexter -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brumley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brumley | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Rough And Tumble | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rough And Tumble | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Independence Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Independence Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Leadville
- Wilderness Mount Massive
- Wilderness Hunter-Fryingpan
- Wilderness Collegiate Peaks
- Mcphelemy Park
- Wilderness Holy Cross
Boat launches
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Red Rooster Boating Site
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
- Ahra - Number 4 Rec Site
- Matchless Boating Site
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
Fishing spots
- Sunnyside Fishing Site
- Whistler Point
- Big Mac Fishing Site
- Deception Point Fishing Site
- Mount Elbert Forebay
- Moache Fishing Site
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Dexter as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Dexter
Can I make reservations at Dexter?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Dexter?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Dexter.