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Recreation Region: Dolores Ranger District

House Creek Boating Site

The House Creek Recreation Complex is across the reservoir from the McPhee Complex. The access road and parking areas are paved. This gently sloping, grassy area is near the reservoir’s high-water line. There has a four-lane boat, an open play area, group picnic area, restroom and sanitary dumping station.

General Information

Opening Day: May 2, 2025

  • May 2nd-September 22nd, 2025: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday - Monday
  • September 26th- September 29th, 2025: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday - Monday

All trailered boats and intake motors must be mussel inspected.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.5188

Longitude: -108.5378

Directions

From Dolores, take 11th Street to the Dolores-Norwood Road (Forest Rd. 526) and go about six miles, then southwest on the House Creek Road (Forest Rd. 528) for just over 5 miles. The access road and parking areas are paved. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated May 7th, 2025