Rio Grande National Forest
Rio Grande National Forest
In south central Colorado, just east of the Continental Divide and west of the San Luis Valley, lies the 1.86 million acre Rio Grande National Forest.
Wilderness Areas that lie partially within the Rio Grande National Forest:
La Garita Wilderness
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
South San Juan Wilderness
Weminuche Wilderness
Ranger District Offices - Rio Grande National Forest
Conejos Peak Ranger District (719) 274-8971
15571 County Rd. T-5, La Jara, CO 81140
Divide Ranger District (719) 658-2556
304 S. Main St., PO Box 270, Creede, CO 81130-0270
Divide Satellite Office (719) 657-3321
13308 W. Highway 160, Del Norte, CO 81132
Saguache Ranger District (719) 655-2547
46525 State Hwy 114, Saguache, CO 81149
Conejos Peak Ranger District
Aspen Glade Campground
Alamosa Campground
Conejos Campground
Lake Fork Campground
Mogote Campground
Stunner Campground
Elk Creek Campground
Mix Lake Campground
Closed during the 2021 Season.
There seemed to be a lot of beetle kill in the area. This one might be closed for a couple of years.
Spectacle Lake Campground
Trujillo Meadows Campground
Divide Ranger District
Creede Area
Hansons Mill Campground
Bristol Head Campground
Bristol Head Campground has scenic views and most campsites are shaded from the afternoon sun.Bristol Head Campground Info * Elevation: 9500 ft * Fee per Nig...
Ivy Creek Campground
Lost Trail Campground
Lost Trail Campground is another free campground in the Creede area. It is 18 miles off the highway and feels pretty remote but there is a lot of hiking and ...
North Clear Creek Campground
Marshall Park Campground
Located on the Rio Grande River just west of Creede, Colorado. The Marshall Park Campground has no shade, except a lone tree by campsite #5. Marshall Park Ca...
Road Canyon Campground
This is the 3rd free campground we have come across in the Creede area. Campsites are out in the open sun not far from Road Canyon Reservoir. Road Canyon Cam...
River Hill Campground
Another great campground in the Creede area. The views at River Hill Campground are pretty amazing even though most trees on the south side of the Rio Grande...
Thirty Mile Campground
Thirty Mile Campground is a really nice campground located 30 miles from Creede Colorado along the Rio Grande River. Colorado's largest wilderness area, the ...
North Clear Creek Campground Info * Elevation: 9564 ft * Fee per Night: $17 * Total Campsites: 21 * Reservations Not Accepted * Sites 6, 11, & 13 are closest...
Rio Grande Campground
Located on the Rio Grande River just west of Creede, Colorado. Free Camping in Colorado! Rio Grande Campground Info * Elevation: 8827 ft * Fee per Night: FRE...
Silver Thread Campground
Located right along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway about 23 miles from Creede Colorado. Silver Thread Campground Info * Elevation: 9735 ft * Fee per Night: $...
South Fork - Del Norte Area
Cathedral Campground
Big Meadows Campground
Big Meadows Campground Info * Elevation: 9262 * Total Campsites: 47?? * Fee per Night: $20 ($40 for a double site) * Reservations Accepted for Sites: 1, 3, 5...
Cross Creek Campground
Comstock Campground
Comstock Campground is a rarely used campground in the Rio Grande National Forest southwest of Monte Vista. Numerous dead trees were removed in 2015 leaving ...
Highway Springs Campground
Highway Springs Campground is right off US Hwy 160 outside of South Fork Colorado. With the proximity of the highway and several better campgrounds in the ar...
Palisade Campground
Palisade Campground is the only campground between South Fork & Creede Colorado making it a popular stop for those wanting to explore the Wheeler Geologic Ar...
Rock Creek Campground
Rock Creek Campground is a peaceful and rarely used campground in the Rio Grande National Forest southwest of Monte Vista. It is a free campground with all c...
Upper Beaver Creek Campground
Upper Beaver Creek Campground Info * Elevation: 8500 * Total Campsites: 13 Creek-side Sites * Fee per Night: $17 * Reservations: Not Accepted * 14 Day Limit ...
Cross Creek Campground Info * Elevation: 8852 * Total Campsites: 7 * Creek-side Sites: 1 - 4 * Fee per Night: $18 * Reservations: Not Accepted * 14 Day Limit...
Lower Beaver Creek Campground
The Beaver Creek Recreation Area is located just a few miles outside of South Fork Colorado in the Rio Grande National Forest. Lower Beaver Creek Campground ...
Park Creek Campground
Park Creek joins the South Fork Rio Grande River next to this campground. Park Creek Campground Info * Elevation: 8500 ft * Fee per Night: $18 * Total Campsi...
Tucker Ponds Campground
Located in an area with heavy spruce beetle damage, Tucker Ponds Campground has little shade. Fishing, hiking, and non-motorized boating are the main activit...
Saguache Ranger District
Luders Creek Campground
Buffalo Pass Campground
Poso Campground
North Crestone Creek Campground
After visiting 150+ campgrounds in Colorado, North Crestone Creek Campground is one that definitely stands out for tent or small RV camping. 13 campsites in ...
Located on the eastern edge of the La Garita mountains, Poso Campground sits on a hillside overlooking South Fork Carnero Creek. Poso Campground Info * Eleva...
Storm King Campground
Stone Cellar Campground
This campground is located at the base of Storm King Mountain in an area popular with ATV enthusiasts. Storm King Campground Info * Elevation: 9400 ft * Fee ...