Silverthorne, CO

July 14, 2022

It was difficult to tear myself away from Williams Fork Reservoir. I really enjoyed this spot. The drive south towards Silverthorne was equally beautiful. Rolling hills, prairie fields, and farms along with jagged mountains and pine trees. It was surprisingly remote. I couldn’t actually tell if I was driving on a dirt road at times it felt that way, but it could’ve just been crushed gravel/oil. In any case it was definitely an easy drive. As I entered town it seems like I had another list of chores, including a car wash that the Sylver Gypsy desperately needed. It’s been at least a month where the mud has has seemingly been baked on, so I was determined to remove all of it. I went through three cycles of the wash and it looks like a brand new RV. She definitely deserved a makeover. Then on to spend a fortune at Safeway for groceries, as it’s been a couple weeks. A gas fill up, and a stop at the post office, and I was all set to find another campground. Heaton Bay had one last space available. According to the reviews, it’s quite a popular area as it situated along the water. It’s also very close to the town of Silverthorne, the Dillon Dam, and other parks. It’s a pretty campsite. Only $13.00 for seniors!

My camp site is about a three minute walk to the water. I parked my camp chair at the edge of Dillon Reservoir. Where it was actually drizzly, misty, chilly, and windy. I was the only one out here and I stayed for as long as I could. The best part is that I went back again the next morning where it’s calm, cloudy, and gives me a chance to just soak it all in. It’s peaceful and it’s beautiful.













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