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River Hill Campground

Current Conditions

Concessionaire operations for the 2026 season will begin May 22nd.

River Hill Campground is located 28 miles west of Creede, Colorado at an elevation of 9,250 feet. The double loop campground is situated in a meadow surrounded by willows and spruce trees close to the banks of the river. Campers come here to fish for trout, camp by the river, and enjoy the beautiful views of the nearby forested hills and rock bluffs.

This is a popular campground which remains full from mid-June through August. There are typically campground hosts stationed here. There are 20 sites which have a parking spur, table, and fire ring. There are two vault toilets with lights. Drinking water is provided with two well hand pumps and sink water disposal is possible. Garbage cans are centrally located. Firewood may be purchased from concessionaire vendor or gathered from nearby Forest land. There is limited parking for fishermen not camping in a site. This is black bear country, so you must practice safe food storage techniques.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations must be made at least 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites.

Of the 20 campsites: 13 are reservable, 7 are first come, first served.

General Information

Trash service is provided by the concessionaire from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Situated on the Rio Grande just below Rio Grande Reservoir, this campground offers kayaking and fishing in the river, hiking in the San Juan mountains, and general peace and quiet. This campground has many sites that are screened well with trees. Fishing is possible on the Rio Grande, Grizzly Creek, Weminuche Creek and Rio Grande Reservoir (2.3 miles to lower end). There is trail access to the Continental Divide and Weminuche Wilderness, via Weminuche Creek Trail 818 and Grizzly Creek Trail 814. Forest Road 533 is a nearby 4 WD road. Stage Station Flat is on Forest Road 533. In 1874 a Brewster Stage Line swing station was located here.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Check in time is after 2:00 pm. Check out time is before 11:00 am.

14-day camping limit.

Fires in designated fire rings only.

This can be bear country. Remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.

On Rio Grande Reservoir and Road Canyon Reservoirs: Boats are allowed, no wakes are permitted, and trolling motors are okay. A primitive boat ramp is also available. Located near the upper stretches of the Rio Grande.

Must have Colorado fishing license to fish lakes and streams.

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.

Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.

Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.

Day Use:
$12 per day
$10 per day (during shoulder season)
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Single Site with Hookup: $34 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Single Site: $10 per night (during shoulder season)

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: Divide Ranger District

Contact Phone: 719-657-3321

The front entrance to an office with the American Flag out front.

Address: 13308 West US Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO 81132
Phone: (719) 657-3321
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.73000041

Longitude: -107.2317993

Elevation

9200

Directions

Directions from Creede: Travel southwest on Colorado Highway 149 for 20.1 miles, to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road #520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road), then 9.5 miles west on Road #520.