Ophir Creek Campground
Ophir Creek Campground several nearby activities including hiking, bicycling and fishing in Ophir Creek. A short drive will take you to Bishop's Castle.
Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.
Reservations
Call 877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov at least four days in advance. A minimum stay on Friday and Saturday night is required on weekends. A three-night minimum stay is required on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from the nightly minimum.
General Information
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualify 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.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- Pets must be on a leash at all times within the campground.
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
- Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure any campfire is completely extinguished before leaving.
- No more than a 14-night consecutive stay is permitted in the campground.
- Bears are common in the area, and a bear closure order is in place. All bear attractants, both food and nonfood items that can attract bears, should be kept in a bear-resistant manner. Bear bags, bear boxes and coolers within hard-sided vehicles are safer ways of storing attractants. Pop-ups, tents and open-top vehicles are not safe storage areas. Tips for camping in bear country are available from camp hosts.
- Eight people may stay on any one site.
$25 camping fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each charge for extra vehicles.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order if not reserved online. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment.
Campground sites are reservable and first come, first served. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: San Carlos Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-269-8500
Address: 3028 East Main Street Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-8500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.06249414
Longitude: -105.10473091
Directions
From Lake Isabel, go 6 miles north on State Highway 165, and then turn left onto Forest Service Road 360. Travel about 100 feet, and then turn left onto Forest Service Road 361. Continue past a private campground, and travel 1/2 mile to Ophir Creek Campground.
Parking
Parking for two vehicles or one recreational vehicle (RV) are allowed at each site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
A hand pump is available.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
A picnic table, fire ring/grate and a pedestal grill are located at each site.