So many people have told me about Heaton Bay Campground, and how wonderful it is. So, of course we had to pay it a glamping visit!
The sites where tight and smaller than I expected. However, if you reserve a site in the area with electric you will find much more room to spread out along with a paved level pad. We wanted to be close to the water, so we opted for a smaller site.
Night sky over the campsite. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
The sky was on fire. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Stormy drive into Dillon, CO.
View from the kitchen window. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Campsite. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Heaton Bay is beautiful, and perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, and any other water activity you could think of!
The water next to the campsite. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Heaton Bay. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Swimming with Daisy. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Kayakers heading out at Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Perfect place for swimming. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
We visited the
Dillon side of the lake a few times. We love hanging out at the beach at Marina Park. The landscaping and flowers are so beautiful! The beach is nice with some sandy spots. Daisy was able to swim here for hours.
Marina Park, Dillon CO.
Marina Park, Dillon CO.
Dillon Marina.
Heading to Dillon, CO.
Marina Park, Dillon CO.
We didn’t make it over to the
Frisco side, but from past visits we know that is is full of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
There is a bike path that goes from Dillion to Frisco, and the campground sits right along the path. It was full of bicyclist and people walking. The path even goes over the dam.
Driving over the damn. Dillon CO.
Bike trail that goes from Dillon to Frisco.
I was feeling sick most of the trip, so we were not able to hike any trails. Summit County is full of hiking trails for all fitness levels.
Click here for some ideas.
Our site had a lot of flowers blooming, along with humming birds! We put out the feeder during the day, taking it down when we left and at night. We didn’t want to attract any wild life to our camper (BEARS!).
Broadtail Humming Bird. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Fireweed. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Campsite. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Wildflowers at the camp. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Blue Flax Flowers at the campsite. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Bumble Bee on American Vetch. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Broadtail Humming Bird on American Vetch. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
Brown butterfly. Heaton Bay C.G., Colorado.
We had a nice relaxing trip at Heaton Bay Campground. The campground does fill up quickly over the weekends, but the water, cycling, and hiking adventures make it well worth the stay.
