North Crestone Creek Campground

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. Secure bear resistant food lockers available at all sites. Please don't use the food lockers as trash disposal. The campground is near to the Town of Crestone.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open early May through early November. There is no potable water at this campground. |
---|---|
Operational Hours: | Open May 19, 2025 to November 18, 2025 |
Reservations: | First come, first serve. The best time to secure sites is Monday through Friday mornings. |
Area Amenities: |
|
Fees: | Single site - $10/night. Day Use - $10/day (picnicking). 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 |
Information Center: | No potable water 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.
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 CreekFishing 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 milesElevation 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 82Species | elk |
Viewing Wildlife
Wildlife viewingSpecies | elk |
Viewing Plants
wildflowersScenic 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.