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Silver Thread Campground
This small single loop campground has 11 sites. 6 are gravel pull through sites and 5 are dead end gravel spurs. There is a beautiful waterfall within a few hundred feet that you can hike to easily from the south end of the campground. The campground elevation is 9,500 feet.
This campground, just off the side of Colorado State Highway 149, is well suited for overnight stays and picnics with many level pull-through camping sites. The area offers fishing in South Clear Creek and Brown Lakes. A short easy trail leads to the beauty of South Clear Creek Falls Aspen provides shade for some of the campground sites while spruce trees abound on the surrounding hillsides. This is bear country and you will be required to practice safe food storage techniques.
This facility is located adjacent to State Highway 149 for easy access to through travelers on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. It is located approximately ½ way between Creede, Colorado and Lake City Colorado. It has a freshwater system of centrally located spigots.
Scroll down to the Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open Year-Round. May be inaccessible due to snow levels. |
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| Operational Hours: | Campground is open year-round - unless deep snow blocks access. Open annually from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with water and trash service and a fee. After Labor Day weekend there is no water or fee and trash must be packed out. |
| Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
| Rentals & Guides: | Usually, a campground host resides in site 10 from Memorial Day until Labor Day to help guide and advise campers. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water |
| Fees: | Single site - $26 to $28/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Shoulder Season - $10/night (after Labor Day weekend). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
| Permit Info: | Ten campsites, including some double sites, near south Clear Creek Falls. Double sites can accommodate up to 2 RVs/ 16 people. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | June through September |
| Busiest Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | There is a 14-day camping limit. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish in nearby creeks and lakes. |
| Closest Towns: | Creede, Colorado |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | 1 Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Click here for site descriptions. CALL 719-657-3321 or 719-658-2556 for real time information on weather and conditions. |
General Information
Directions:DIRECTIONS: From Creede, Colorado, take State Highway 149 south (toward Lake City) 23 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
If coming from Lake City, take the same State Highway 149 south over Slumgullion Pass and Spring Creek Pass for 29 miles and turn left at the campground sign.
Activities
Campground Camping
10 sites
RV Camping
A few sites can accommodate up to a 40 ft. unit.
Lake and Pond Fishing
1 1/2 miles west to Browns Lakes State Wildlife Area on forest road 515| Fish Species | Brook Trout |
| Water Temperature | cold |
| Fishing Method | flies, lures and bait where allowed |
| Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing on South Clear Creek| Fish Species | seasonal |
| Special Designations | Flies, lures \& bait where allowed |
| Fishing Mode | Brook Trout |
| Water Temperature | Easy |
| Fishing Method | bank |
| Water/Flow Level | cold |
Day Hiking
Short hike from campground to view South Clear Creek Falls| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Backpacking
#814 - Squaw Creek trail \& #818 Weminuche trail access Weminuche Wilderness \& Continental Divide Trail| Elevation desc | #818-9,400' to 10,600' |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Big Game Hunting
Open during hunting season - see Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations. Unit 76| Species | deer, elk |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
Wildlife viewing| Species | deer, elk, moose and waterfowl |
| Special Feature | excellent moose habitat |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
Right along Hwy 149, Silver Thread Scenic Byway| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Scenic Driving
Silver Thread Scenic Byway, highway 149. Improved forest roads (# 509, 510 \& 513) in area for sidetrips to North Clear Creek falls, Rito Hondo reservoir.| Pavement Type for Parking | gravel |
| Vehicle Clearence | good |
Boating - Motorized
1 1/2 miles west to Browns Lakes State Wildlife Area| Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
1 1/2 miles west to Browns Lakes State Wildlife Area| Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Drinking water: |
Location