Lake Creek Campground

Area Status: Open

Campsite with picnic table surrounded by trees.

Lake Creek Campground is a small, shaded campground with abundant trees. There are 11 campsites, with some streamside sites. Nearby trails including North Brush Trail #1356 and South Brush Trail # 1355 that access the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness from the Rainbow Trail #1336.

The Rainbow Trail #1336 is a motorized trail open to ATV and motorcycle use and runs along the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. Trails that lead into Wilderness areas are open to non-motorized/non-mechanize use only and Wilderness regulations apply.

All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Reservations:	This is a first-come, first served campground. No reservations are required.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Camping trailer, Toilets, Drinking water
Fees:	$24 per site fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each fee for extra vehicles. $10 day use fee. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available for camping or day-use. All sites are first-come, first-served and must be occupied the first night.
Open Season:	May 10, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024
Usage:	Medium
Busiest Season:	May-September
Restrictions:	Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
Closest Towns:	Westcliffe, CO
Water:	Drinking water is provided by a well with a hand pump.
Restroom:	Accessible vault toilet.
Passes:	America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass cardholders may receive a 50% discount off the camping fee only. 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:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	San Carlos Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From downtown Westcliffe, CO; travel 11 miles north on State Highway 69 to County Road 198 then 3 miles west to the campground

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

There are 11 campsites for tents or small RVs. Water from a hand pump, accessible toilets and trash receptacles are located in the campground. Each campsite has a fire grate/grill and a picnic table. Firewood is available for sale at the site.