Rio Grande Campground

Colorado Rockies

Rio Grande Campground

Colorado Rockies

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About this campsite

Campground: Rio Grande Campground. Operated by United States Forest Service.

Location

Rio Grande Campground•CO

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SUN☁️

21° / 6°

💧 13%

MON🌤️

22° / 7°

💧 4%

TODAY🌦️

20° / 7°

💧 36%

WED🌧️

18° / 5°

💧 28%

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19° / 5°

💧 24%

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

3.6 km away

MARSHALL PARK

Overview Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. Campers enjoy trout fishing, boating and the area's diverse wildlife. It also makes for a great base camp for hunters in the area. Recreation Anglers will find an abundance of rainbow trout in the Rio Grande, which is considered a trophy river. The river also welcomes wading and exploration. Off-road vehicle trails are nearby as well. Facilities Amenities include picnic tables and campfire rings. An accessible vault toilet with a night light is provided. Firewood may be purchased from the host. Campfire programs are presented periodically throughout the summer. No drinking water is available. Campers must bring their own supply. Natural Features The campground is located about 7 miles southwest of Creed, Colorado at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Campsites are open with few trees. The sun hits the campground in the late morning, after cool early morning temperatures. Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to rugged wilderness. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996. Nearby Attractions Head east of Creed for off-road vehicle trails like the Lost Trail #821 that runs for 11 miles and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

9.2 km away

Ivy Creek Campground

Campground: Ivy Creek Campground. Operated by United States Forest Service.

13.3 km away

Bristol Head Campground

This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.

13.8 km away