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Recreation Region: Dolores Ranger District

House Creek Campground

The House Creek Recreation Complex is across the reservoir from the McPhee Complex and was recently updated with 22 campsites in three loops with 12 reservable sites, 1 group site and 2 picnic areas. This gently sloping, grassy area is near the reservoir’s high-water line. This area includes a campground, an open play area, group picnic areas, and a four-lane House Creek Boat Ramp. 

Reservations

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General Information

May through September. For specific open / closure dates, visit recreation.gov.

Check-in time: 2:00 pm

Check-out time: 12:00 pm

If the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $32 per night
Electric Site Charge: $11 per night
Group Site: $125 per night

Maximum number of people per site: 8

Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.

Dolores Public Lands Office

Address: 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323
Phone: (970) 882-7296
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.5161

Longitude: -108.5354

Directions

From Dolores, CO: Turn left on 11th Street then continue on Dolores-Norwood Road, Forest Rd. 526, and travel approx 7 miles. Turn left (southwest) on the House Creek Road, Forest Rd. 528, and drive for approximately 6 miles.

Parking

The access road and parking areas are paved.

Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur.  There is not any overflow parking available.

Max RV size = 50 ft

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated September 29, 2025