North Crestone Creek Campground
The campground stretches 0.7 mile up a mountain, along North Crestone Creek and offers 13 sites, 1 site is pull through. It is a rustic area with first come / first served camping sites nestled among Aspen, Juniper, Fir, and other riparian-loving trees. Because the sites are so far apart, each site has a feeling of secluded wilderness camping. Secure bear resistant food lockers available at all sites. Please don't use the food lockers as trash disposal. The campground is located near the Town of Crestone.
General Information
First come, first served. The best time to secure sites is Monday through Friday mornings.
Open May 19, 2025 to November 18, 2025
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Visit the USGS store for passes.
Fires in designated fire rings only.
14-day camping limit.
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Overnight Use:
Single and Double Site: $10 per night
Single site - $10/night.
Day Use - $10/day (picnicking).
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Contact Name: Saguache Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-655-2547
Address: 46525 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149
Phone: (719) 655-2547
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.01606046
Longitude: -105.689087
Elevation
8312
Directions
From Alamosa, take Hwy 17 north to Moffat. Turn left and take County Road T east to Crestone. In Crestone, at the intersection of Galena and Alder Streets take Alder Street north 1.3 miles to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
