North Crestone Creek Campground

Area Status: Closed

The campground stretches 0.7 mile up a mountain, along North Crestone Creek and offers 13 sites, 1 site is pull through. It is a rustic area with first come / first served camping sites nestled among Aspen, Juniper, Fir, and other riparian-loving trees. Because the sites are so far apart, each site has a feeling of secluded wilderness camping. The campground is convenient to a public golf course and the interesting Town of Crestone.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Open early May through early November.
Reservations:	No reservations. The best time to secure sites is Monday through Friday mornings.
Area Amenities:	Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Toilets
Fees:	$7/night for single unit - Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Open Season:	May - November
Usage:	Heavy
Busiest Season:	June - September
Restrictions:	Fires in designated fire rings only.
Closest Towns:	Crestone, CO
Water:	NO
Restroom:	YES - outside vault
Operated By:	Forest Service - Saguache Ranger District 719 655-2547
Information Center:	No water or trash services available. Campground host in site #13.

General Information

Directions:

From Alamosa, take Hwy 17 north to Moffat, take County Road T east to Crestone. In Crestone, at the intersection of Galena and Alder Streets, take Alder Street north 1.3 miles to the campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	13 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None

RV Camping

Most sites can accommodate units up to 25' in length

River and Stream Fishing

Crestone Creek

Fishing Mode	bank
Water Temperature	cold
Fishing Method	Flies, lures \& bait where allowed
Water/Flow Level	seasonal

Day Hiking

#744 North Crestone Trail to N. Crestone Lake 4.5 miles

Elevation desc

#744-8,800 to 11,840 at N. Crestone Lake

Backpacking

#744 North Crestone Trail to N. Crestone Lake 4.5 miles, #747 N. Fork Crestone Trail travels north and connects with other trails.

Elevation desc

#744-8,800 to 11,840 at N. Crestone Lake, #747-9,760 to 13,000 at Hermit Pass

Big Game Hunting

Open during hunting season - see Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations. Unit 82

Species

elk

Viewing Wildlife

Wildlife viewing

Species

elk

Viewing Plants

wildflowers

Scenic Driving

Just north of the interesting Town of Crestone, beautiful scenery every direction. Spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains while approaching the campground.