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Cross Creek Campground
There are 12 sites located on both side of Cross Creek just above the Beaver Reservoir inlet. Fishing in nearby Beaver Reservoir and Beaver Creek. Hiking or ATV riding up Cross Creek Trail. Cross Creek Campground is in the Beaver Creek drainage southwest of the town of South Fork. Fishing sites include Beaver Creek and Beaver Reservoir (1/4 mile north). Cross Creek Trail 512 has the biggest Douglas fir tree in the Rio Grande National Forest. The facilities include 12 sites with tables and fireplaces (firewood is not provided), vault type toilet, trash cans, ample parking for cars, but turn around and parking space for trailers is limited. There is an RV waste station next to the Rainbow Grocery at intersection of US Rt. 160 and State Rt. 149 in South Fork, CO - no fee. Beaver Creek Reservoir is 300 acres - no wake boating.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Concessionaire operations end September 30, 2024. Shoulder season fees apply after that. No potable water will be available. |
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| Operational Hours: | This campground is open year-round as the main access road is plowed in the winter. |
| Reservations: | None taken |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | Single Site - $27 to $29/night Special Site - $34 to $36/night Shoulder Season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend) Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
| Open Season: | Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | June to September |
| Busiest Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | On Beaver Creek Reservoir, boats are allowed, no wakes, motors OK, concrete boat ramp. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish the reservoir or creeks. ATV use on the Cross Creek Trail is limited to registered (with Colorado State Parks) machines 50 inches wide or less. UTV's are not allowed on the trail, must stay on the roads system. |
| Closest Towns: | South Fork, Colorado |
| Restroom: | 2 Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Camp host may only be intermittently available. |
General Information
Directions: In South Fork, CO, at intersection of Hwy 149 and US 160, take US 160 west 1.4 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. sign (Forest Rd. 20). Turn left onto Beaver Creek Rd. and go 6.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Forest Rd. 20 becomes gravel after 4 miles.Activities
Mountain Biking
#812-Cross Creek Trail| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Campground Camping
12 sites| No. of Sites | 8 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Beaver Creek reservoir| Fish Species | Kokanee salmon, Rainbow \& Brown trout |
| Special Designations | accessible |
| Fishing Mode | concrete boat ramp |
| Water Temperature | cold |
| Fishing Method | flies, lures and bait where allowed |
| Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing in streams and Beaver Creek reservoir| Fish Species | seasonal |
| Special Designations | Flies, lures \& bait where allowed |
| Fishing Mode | Rainbow \& Brook trout stocked |
| Water Temperature | Easy |
| Fishing Method | bank |
| Water/Flow Level | cold |
Ice Fishing
Year round fishing at Beaver Creek Reservoir| Fish Species | seasonal |
| Fishing Mode | Kokanee salmon, Rainbow \& Brown trout |
| Special Designations | Flies, lures \& bait where allowed |
| Fishing Platform | accessible |
| Water/Flow Level | Easy |
Day Hiking
#812-Cross Creek trail and Big Tree trail south of campground takes you to the largest tree in the Rio Grande NF - 66" diameter| Elevation desc | # 812-8,400-9,000 |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Backpacking
Horse Riding
Trail #812 - this trails are also used by motorcycles \& ATVs. No grazing available, guest is responsible to bring certified weed free hay or pelletized feed. You may use portable panels or electric fence to corral horses outside the campground.| Water Availability | nearby creeks |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Big Game Hunting
Open during hunting season - see Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations. Unit 80| Species | deer, elk |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
#812 motorcycles \& ATVs allowed| Staging Area | no |
| Class of Vehicle | ATV \& motorcycle |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
Picnic tables near lake shore \& boat ramp| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Group Picnicking
Picnic tables near lake shore \& boat ramp| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Snowmobiling
Groomed snowmobile trails on road 360
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