Rio Grande Campground

This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks of the Rio Grande River. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep. The area offers fishing access to the Rio Grande River, and is a put in – take out point for summer rafting. Even though the grounds sit next to State highway 149, there is little highway noise as the campsites sits down below the road in the river bottom. The river is very near the campground and is a safety hazard to children if unsupervised. Be careful.
The area has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fireplace rings. Three sites are gravel pull-throughs and four sites are dead-end gravel spurs. Download campsite descriptions (.docx).
Elevation is 8,800 feet. A volunteer host is on-site.
Camping limit is 14 days.
Amenities: No trash facilities, you must Pack Out all Trash. No potable water.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open Year-Round. May be inaccessible/closed due to Weather, Snow or Muddy Season. |
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Operational Hours: | Year-round, weather dependent. May be get snowed in Dec-April. Access road may be closed between March 1st and May 15th for the mud season. |
Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
Area Amenities: |
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Fees: | Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box located near the entrance. |
Open Season: | Year round- Weather dependent |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | June-September |
Busiest Season: | July |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Creede, Colorado |
Water: | No potable water |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Divide Ranger District, (719) 657-3321. Call district or (719) 658-2556 for real time information on conditions. |
General Information
Directions:From Creede, CO go 8.5 miles west on CO Highway 149, then follow signs to Rio Grande Fisherman's Area
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 7 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing in the Rio Grande RiverFish Species | seasonal |
Special Designations | Lures \& flies only |
Fishing Mode | Browns \& Rainbow Trout |
Water Temperature | Easy |
Fishing Method | bank |
Water/Flow Level | cold |
Ice Fishing
Backpacking
Picnicking
10 miles south west of Hwy 149, Silver Thread Scenic Byway. Just off forest road 520.Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Scenic Driving
Silver Thread Scenic Byway, highway 149.Pavement Type for Parking | gravel |
Vehicle Clearance | good |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Put in and take out for rafters. Water is swift with some rapids.