Approximately a two-hour drive southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,723 feet, the Goose Creek Campground offers developed camping near the Lost Creek Wilderness. Recreational opportunities in the area include fishing, hiking, mountain biking and scenic drives. Goose Creek runs through the campground and generally runs year round. Although not deep, the buddling brook supplies soothing sounds, opportunities for fishing and a quaint atmosphere for camping. The Goose Creek Trailhead is close by and affords access to the Lost Creek Wilderness via the Hankins Pass #630 and the Goose Creek #612 trails and is one of the reasons visitors use this campground heavily throughout the camping season.
The host is located at the Lone Rock Campground.
As the only campground surviving the Hayman Fire, this little area is an oasis of green among the burnt surroundings. All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Check in: 2 p.m. |
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Reservations: | This campground is strictly a first-come, first-served campground. No reservation is required. |
Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle.
$10.00 day use fee if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Scan and pay is available.
Self-servicing fee tube is available.
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Open Season: | May 26, 2023 - Sept. 4, 2023 |
Restrictions: | The following restrictions apply to this campground:
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Closest Towns: | Deckers is 10 miles northeast, along Highway 126. Denver/Morrison is approximately a 2-hour drive northeast of the campground via Highway 285. |
Water: | Hand pump |
Restroom: | Vault toilets |
Passes: | The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party. |
Operated By: | ExplorUs |
Information Center: | Appears on the following maps:
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General Information
Directions:From Denver, travel US Highway 285 south approximately 20 miles to Pine Junction. Turn south on to Jefferson County Route 126. Take 126 south for approximately 22 miles to National Forest System Road 211, also known as the Matukat road. Travel west on NFSR 211 approximately 11 miles to the campground. Travel time is around 2 hours from Denver.
Parking:
Parking is limited to 2 vehicles or 1 recreational vehicle per campsite. An additional $6 per vehicle will be charged for additional vehicle per site.
General Notes:
Goose Creek Campground is a popular campground. Because it has been listed in guides and books, and is the only developed campground in the area from after the Hayman fire, it gets high use. People sometimes show up on Thursday for weekend camping. All sites are first come first served and must be occupied to be considered “saved”. Almost every weekend is full at this campground.
Other options for camping include undeveloped, primitive, designated dispersed sites along NFSR 211 at locations posted with "Parking" and "Tent" symbols. Camping at the Goose Creek Trailhead is prohibited.
Activities
Campground Camping
Goose Creek Campground has 10 sites to accommodate both tents and RVs and is located near the Lost Creek Wilderness area. All sites are first-come first-served and must be occupied to be considered “saved”.
Picnicking
Amenities
Picnic tables: | Picnic tables and fire rings/grates available. |
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Tent camping: | 2 tents/ 8 people max per campsite |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight or day use fees apply |
Parking: | Parking for 2 vehicles per site. |
Toilets: | Vault toilets |