Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground
is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find
this to be a good vantage point for viewing vistas of distant mountains. There
are 3 camping units at this site with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a
vault-type toilet, but no water or refuse receptacles. **A small stream can
provide emergency drinking water only if it is treated or boiled.** Trails and
4 WD roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. There is lots
of room here to accommodate large groups (family reunions, etc.).  This is a
very Horse Friendly campground with plenty of nearby grazing and room for
trucks/trailers.   The 4x4 road takes off here for the Wheeler Geological Area
attraction.  East Bellows trail #790 goes into the Wilderness Area from here
to Wheeler Geologic Area and is a foot or horse trail only, no motorized
vehicles or mountain bikes allowed.  Call 719-658-2556 for "real time"
conditions.  **14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.**

<p>Elevation: 10,800&#39; This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for viewing vistas of distant mountains. There are&nbsp;3 camping units at this site with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a vault-type toilet, but no water or refuse receptacles. <strong>A small stream can provide emergency drinking water only if it is treated or boiled.</strong> Trails and 4 WD roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. There is lots of room here to accommodate large groups (family reunions, etc.).&nbsp; This is a very Horse Friendly campground with plenty of nearby grazing and room for trucks/trailers.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 4x4 road takes off here for the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/attmain/riogrande/specialplaces">Wheeler Geological Area</a> attraction.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=28996&amp;actid=51">East Bellows trail #790</a> goes into the Wilderness Area from here to Wheeler Geologic Area and is a foot or horse trail only, no motorized vehicles or mountain bikes allowed.&nbsp; Call 719-658-2556 for &quot;real time&quot; conditions.&nbsp; <strong>14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.</strong></p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Hansen Mill Dispersed Camping

Located right on the Rio Grande, this is the only campground in the canyon
between Creede and South Fork. It is located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149
for easy access to travelers passing through. Active railroad tracks bisect
the campground. Highway 149 runs along the northeast side of the campground
and there is no screening between the two. There is some highway traffic year-
around and occasionally a scenic railroad excursion passes through the
campground. Some of the 12 sites are out in the open, while other sites are
screened with cottonwoods/aspen/spruce/fir. There is a vault type toilet with
lights that is accessible to the handicapped. Firewood is not provided but may
be gathered on Forest lands in the area. There is ample overflow parking near
the entrance sign. A host is usually stationed at the campground. Fishing, and
rafting are popular on the river. This is a popular area and heavily used in
the summer. It tends to stay full from mid-June through August. Early
afternoon arrival is recommended. The Rio Grande is considered a Trophy
Fishing River and is very popular with rafters.

<p>Located right on the Rio Grande, this is the only campground in the canyon between Creede and South Fork. It is located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149 for easy access to travelers passing through. Active railroad tracks bisect the campground. Highway 149 runs along the northeast side of the campground and there is no screening between the two. There is some highway traffic year-around and occasionally a scenic railroad excursion passes through the campground. Some of the 12 sites are out in the open, while other sites are screened with cottonwoods/aspen/spruce/fir. There is a vault type toilet with lights that is accessible to the handicapped. Firewood is not provided but may be gathered on Forest lands in the area. There is ample overflow parking near the entrance sign. A host is usually stationed at the campground.&nbsp;Fishing, and rafting are popular on the river. This is a popular area and heavily used in the summer. It tends to stay full from mid-June through August.&nbsp;Early afternoon arrival is recommended. The Rio Grande is considered a Trophy Fishing River and is very popular with rafters.</p>

Single site - $29 to $31/night.  
$12 for day use (picnicking).  
Shoulder season - $10  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Palisade Campground

Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on
Embargo Creek. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 22 sites.   17 are dead
end spurs and 5 are pull through sites.  The sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in
length.  This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a
beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside
the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and
hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo
Trail # 792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral
and Embargo Trails. ATV's are not allowed on the trails.The campground is
composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left-hand loop features
a large meadow and a few open sites. The right-hand loop has a dense Aspen and
spruce (including Blue) forest and a more rustic feel.  **Scroll down to
Information Center for individual site details.**

John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated
expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in
late 1848.

<p>Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 22 sites.&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 are dead end spurs and 5 are pull through sites.&nbsp; The sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length.&nbsp; This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail # 792 and Fremont&#39;s Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATV&rsquo;s are not allowed on the trails.The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left-hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right-hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) forest&nbsp;and a more rustic feel.&nbsp; <strong>Scroll down to Information Center for individual site details.</strong></p><p>John Charles Fremont&#39;s winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.</p>

Single Site - $10/night  
Day use - $10 (picnicking)  
Envelopes and fee tube are available near the entrance.

Cathedral Campground

## Overview

Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along
Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was
constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger
district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking
relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.  
  
Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of five nights to allow others
the opportunity to rent the cabin.

## Recreation

The Alder Bench trailhead is located north of the guard station on Forest Road
610. In the past, this trail was used by stockmen taking livestock up to the
high country towards Blue Park and Long Park.  
  
In the fall, visitors use this trail to hunt elk and deer as this area is
considered winter range for both. The 6.5 mile trail is also open for off-road
single track riding, horse and foot travel, and mountain biking, but can be
very rocky and steep in places.  
  
Anglers will enjoy the scenic backdrop of Alder Creek when casting lines for a
variety of trout.

## Facilities

The two story cabin is furnished with 2 beds in each bedroom (2 bedrooms), and
a futon on the first floor. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs,
electric stove, refrigerator, cooking utensils and some pots and pans.  
  
The bathroom has hot water and a flush toilet. A wood stove is the only source
of heat for the guard station. Picnic tables are also on site. Firewood is not
provided; please bring all the firewood you will need for your stay.  
  
Although the cabin has several amenities, guests do need to provide their own
sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid
kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.  
  
Lighting is available, however guests are advised to bring an additional light
source in case of emergency.

Occasionally the water well overflows due to ground water pressures. The water
then may not test safely. To avoid this you are encouraged to bring spare
drinking/cooking water.

## Natural Features

The Rio Grande National Forest encompasses of a myriad of ecosystems ranging
from high elevation desert to the craggy peaks of the majestic Sangre de
Cristo Mountains.  
  
The Alder Guard Station, located in the Divide Ranger District, is surrounded
by mixed conifer forests, aspen groves, and wilderness areas, though its
immediate vicinity is manicured, with a fenced lawn.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.<br/><br/>

Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of five nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Alder Bench trailhead is located north of the guard station on Forest  Road 610.  In the past, this trail was used by stockmen taking livestock up to the high country towards Blue Park and Long Park. <br/><br/>
In the fall, visitors use this trail to hunt elk and deer as this area is considered winter range for both. The 6.5 mile trail is also open for off-road single track riding, horse and foot travel, and mountain biking, but can be very rocky and steep in places.
<br/><br/>
Anglers will enjoy the scenic backdrop of Alder Creek when casting lines for a variety of trout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two story cabin is furnished with 2 beds in each bedroom (2 bedrooms), and a futon on the first floor. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, electric stove, refrigerator, cooking utensils and some pots and pans. <br><br>The bathroom has hot water and a flush toilet. A wood stove is the only source of heat for the guard station. Picnic tables are also on site. Firewood is not provided; please bring all the firewood you will need for your stay.<br><br>Although the cabin has several amenities, guests do need to provide their own sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.<br> <br>Lighting is available, however guests are advised to bring an additional light source in case of emergency.</p>

<p>Occasionally the water well overflows due to ground water pressures.  The water then may not test safely.   To avoid this you are encouraged to bring spare drinking/cooking water.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Rio Grande National Forest encompasses of a myriad of ecosystems ranging from high elevation desert to the craggy peaks of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.<br/><br/>

The Alder Guard Station, located in the Divide Ranger District, is surrounded by mixed conifer forests, aspen groves, and wilderness areas, though its immediate vicinity is manicured, with a fenced lawn.

Alder Guard Station

Living Room

Fire Pit/Picnic Table

Front Porch

Front View

Bedroom 2

Restroom

Back

Front

Restroom2

Bedroom 1

Back Door

The Trout trail is 10.4 miles long. It begins at Hwy 160 and ends at Forest
Road 430. The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding,
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide, Mtn Biking,
Foot and Horse Travel.

<p>The Trout trail is 10.4 miles long. It begins at Hwy 160 and ends at Forest Road 430. The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide, Mtn Biking, Foot and Horse Travel.</p>

Trout Trailhead #831

This campground is conveniently located with two loops located right along US
Highway 160 4.1 miles west of South Fork, Colorado. The lower loop is
comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites.
The upper loop circles a knoll above US Highway 160 with shade provided by
mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the
surrounding area and mountains. The south fork of the Rio Grande provides
fishing opportunities just south of the campground down in the valley. The
newly remodeled (2010) facilities include 13 campsites with tables and
fireplaces, 2 vault type toilets, and adequate turnaround and parking space
for RV's. No drinking water or firewood is provided.  **Scroll down to
Information Center for individual site descriptions.**

<p>This&nbsp;campground is conveniently located with two loops located right along US Highway 160 4.1 miles west of South Fork, Colorado. The lower loop is comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites. The upper loop circles a knoll above US Highway 160 with shade provided by mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the surrounding area and mountains. The south fork of the Rio Grande&nbsp;provides fishing opportunities just south of the campground down in the valley. The newly remodeled (2010) facilities include 13 campsites with tables and fireplaces, 2 vault type toilets, and adequate turnaround and parking space for RV&#39;s. No drinking water or firewood is provided.&nbsp; <strong>Scroll down to&nbsp;Information Center&nbsp;for individual site descriptions.</strong></p>

Single Site - $23 to $25/night  
$12 for day use (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Highway Springs Campground

## Overview

Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River
with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. Campers enjoy
trout fishing, boating and the area's diverse wildlife. It also makes for a
great base camp for hunters in the area.

## Recreation

Anglers will find an abundance of rainbow trout in the Rio Grande, which is
considered a trophy river. The river also welcomes wading and exploration.
Off-road vehicle trails are nearby as well.

## Facilities

Amenities include picnic tables and campfire rings. An accessible vault toilet
with a night light is provided. Firewood may be purchased from the host.
Campfire programs are presented periodically throughout the summer.  
  
No drinking water is available. Campers must bring their own supply.

## Natural Features

The campground is located about 7 miles southwest of Creed, Colorado at an
elevation of 8,800 feet. Campsites are open with few trees. The sun hits the
campground in the late morning, after cool early morning temperatures.  
  
Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado.
The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western
border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to rugged
wilderness.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

## Nearby Attractions

Head east of Creed for off-road vehicle trails like the Lost Trail #821 that
runs for 11 miles and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. Campers enjoy trout fishing, boating and the area's diverse wildlife. It also makes for a great base camp for hunters in the area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers will find an abundance of rainbow trout in the Rio Grande, which is considered a trophy river. The river also welcomes wading and exploration. Off-road vehicle trails are nearby as well.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Amenities include picnic tables and campfire rings. An accessible vault toilet with a night light is provided. Firewood may be purchased from the host. Campfire programs are presented periodically throughout the summer.
<br/><br/>
No drinking water is available. Campers must bring their own supply.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located about 7 miles southwest of Creed, Colorado at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Campsites are open with few trees. The sun hits the campground in the late morning, after cool early morning temperatures.
<br/><br/>
Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to rugged wilderness.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Head east of Creed for off-road vehicle trails like the Lost Trail #821 that runs for 11 miles and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

Single Sites ar $17.00 a night Double Sites are $34.00 a night

Marshall Park Campground

Marshall Park Campsites

MARSHALL PARK

Marshall Park Sign

Wildflowers at Marshall Park Campground

Marshall Park

The campground lies at 8400-foot in elevation. Fishing in nearby Beaver
Reservoir and Beaver Creek. Hiking on nearby trails. The facilities include 18
newly remodeled (2010) sites with tables and fireplaces, vault type toilets,
centralized refuse bin and a developed drinking water system with hand pumps
(in season) and ample turn around and parking space for trailers. 15 sites are
dead end spurs and 3 sites are pull through spurs.  Attractions in the area
include fishing in Beaver Creek and Beaver Reservoir and Tewksberry Trail #842
is available for hiking, biking, ATV riding just to the west. The nearby
Beaver Creek Reservoir features a boat ramp and fishing for Brown, Brook and
Rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon.    **Scroll down to  Information Center to
see individual site descriptions. **

<p>The campground lies at 8400-foot in elevation. Fishing in nearby Beaver Reservoir and Beaver Creek. Hiking on nearby trails. The facilities include 18 newly remodeled (2010) sites with tables and fireplaces, vault type toilets, centralized refuse bin and a developed drinking water system with hand pumps (in season) and ample turn around and parking space for trailers. 15 sites are dead end spurs and 3 sites are pull through spurs.&nbsp; Attractions in the area include fishing in Beaver Creek and Beaver Reservoir and Tewksberry Trail #842&nbsp; is available for hiking, biking, ATV riding just to the west. The nearby Beaver Creek Reservoir features a boat ramp and fishing for Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Scroll down to&nbsp;Information Center&nbsp;to see individual site descriptions.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Single site - $27 to $31/night.  
Double site - $54 to $58/night.  
Shoulder season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend)  
$12 for day use (picnicking)  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Lower Beaver Creek Campground

## Overview

Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500
feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park in
the Rio Grande National Forest.  
  
The cabin is a secluded getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation
in south-central Colorado.

## Recreation

The area offers many opportunities for hiking in summer, hunting in the fall
and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.  
  
The cabin is located in a meadow with Saguache Creek flowing through it,
affording visitors excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook
trout right out the back door.  
  
The cabin is adjacent to a working cow camp, where guests can witness real
cowboys at work during the summer months. In the fall, this cabin makes an
excellent big game hunting camp.

## Facilities

Stone Cellar Guard Station is a log structure furnished with four bunk beds,
with twin beds on the top and fold-out full beds on the bottom, accommodating
up to 12 people. The cabin has stove, refrigerator and heater, all powered
with propane. The living area has a table and chairs, couch and other
furniture. The kitchen is equipped with some cooking utensils and some pots
and pans. A picnic table, a fire pit and a outdoor vault toilet are also on-
site.  
  
There is no electricity at the guard station, however water is available by an
outside hand pump. Water is also available at the Saguache Ranger District
Office during business hours from May through November.  
  
Although the cabin has some amenities, guests do need to provide their own
food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first
aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.It is recommended that guests bring an
additional light source in case of emergencies.  
  
Stone Cellar Campground is located approximately about a half-mile from the
guard station.

## Natural Features

Situated in an expansive inter-mountain grassland and located close to the
Continental Divide, this cabin offers guests seeking solitude and seclusion an
opportunity to experience wilderness at its best.  
  
About 35 miles of the Continental Divide lie well above timberline in the La
Garita Wilderness, adjacent to the guard station. This area provides ideal
habitats for large herds of elk and mule deer, and on the southern slopes lies
an ancient forest of towering spruce and fir. It is a landscape of rushing
streams, broad and gentle alpine meadows, beaver ponds, long talus slopes and
mountain beauty.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors may want to take a day to visit Bonanza, a historical silver mining
town that was booming in the 1880s. Today visitors to Bonanza can see old
mines, historical buildings and old time mining equipment as they follow the
Bonanza Mines Off-Highway Vehicle Tour. Maps for the tour are available at the
Saguache Ranger Station.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park in the Rio Grande National Forest.<br/><br/> 

The cabin is a secluded getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area offers many opportunities for hiking in summer, hunting in the fall and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.<br/><br/>

The cabin is located in a meadow with Saguache Creek flowing through it, affording visitors excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout right out the back door.<br/><br/>  

The cabin is adjacent to a working cow camp, where guests can witness real cowboys at work during the summer months. In the fall, this cabin makes an excellent big game hunting camp.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a log structure furnished with four bunk beds, with twin beds on the top and fold-out full beds on the bottom, accommodating up to 12 people. The cabin has stove, refrigerator and heater, all powered with propane. The living area has a table and chairs, couch and other furniture. The kitchen is equipped with some cooking utensils and some pots and pans.  A picnic table, a fire pit and a outdoor vault toilet are also on-site.<br/><br/> 

There is no electricity at the guard station, however water is available by an outside hand pump. Water is also available at the Saguache Ranger District Office during business hours from May through November.<br/><br/>   

Although the cabin has some amenities, guests do need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.It is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.<br/><br/> 

Stone Cellar Campground is located approximately about a half-mile from the guard station.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Situated in an expansive inter-mountain grassland and located close to the Continental Divide, this cabin offers guests seeking solitude and seclusion an opportunity to experience wilderness at its best.<br/><br/>



About 35 miles of the Continental Divide lie well above timberline in the La Garita Wilderness, adjacent to the guard station. This area provides ideal habitats for large herds of elk and mule deer, and on the southern slopes lies an ancient forest of towering spruce and fir. It is a landscape of rushing streams, broad and gentle alpine meadows, beaver ponds, long talus slopes and mountain beauty.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors may want to take a day to visit Bonanza, a historical silver mining town that was booming in the 1880s. Today visitors to Bonanza can see old mines, historical buildings and old time mining equipment as they follow the Bonanza Mines Off-Highway Vehicle Tour. Maps for the tour are available at the Saguache Ranger Station.

Front view of Stone Cellar Guard Station, a classic log cabin with ADA access ramp and awning over the front door

STONE CELLAR GUARD STATION

Kitchen with classic wood stove oven, modern oven and refrigerator

Living quarters, with leather loveseat, fabric chair with ottoman, 4 sets of bunkbeds (bottom is full size, top is single)

Front door view of Stone Cellar Guard Station

Stone Cellar Guard Station

The campground offers 6 campsites located in the wide-open fields of Saguache
Park, offering spectacular views of the La Garita Mountains. It lies beside
the confluence of tributaries forming Saguache Creek. Saguache Creek offers
good fishing opportunities. Big game hunting, 4 WD roads #774 and #776, and
all trails of the La Garita Wilderness can be accessed from this campground.
CAUTION - This area is very remote, it is 58 miles from Saguache, 36 miles of
dirt road. Please be prepared. Hiking in the La Garita Wilderness, mountain
biking and four-wheeling on area roads are all local activities.

<p>The campground offers 6 campsites&nbsp;located in the wide-open fields of Saguache Park, offering spectacular views of the La Garita Mountains. It lies beside the confluence of tributaries forming Saguache Creek. Saguache Creek offers good fishing opportunities. Big game hunting, 4 WD roads #774 and #776, and all trails of the La Garita Wilderness can be accessed from this campground. CAUTION - This area is very remote, it is 58 miles from Saguache, 36 miles of dirt road.&nbsp;Please be prepared. Hiking in the La Garita Wilderness, mountain biking and four-wheeling on area roads are all local activities.</p>

Single site - $10/night.  
Day use - $10/day (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Stone Cellar Campground

The campground is composed of two sections laid out under ponderosa pine.
Parking on several sites is side-by-side providing little privacy between
sites. The nearby Beaver Creek Reservoir features a boat ramp and fishing for
brown, brook and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.

<p>The campground is composed of two sections laid out under ponderosa pine. Parking on several sites is side-by-side providing little privacy between sites. The nearby Beaver Creek Reservoir features a boat ramp and fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.</p>

Single site - $27 to $31/night.  
Double site - $54 to $58/night.  
Day-use - $12/day (picnicking).  Shoulder Season - $10/night  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Upper Beaver Creek Campground

This small campground stretches along the banks of the south fork of the Rio
Grande River among mature spruce and cottonwood trees. Many sites are adjacent
to the river. US Highway 160 is very close by so some traffic noise is common
day and night. With heavy understory, the campground has the feel of spacious
seclusion and is very cool and shady.  
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.  
  
There is fishing nearby in the South Fork of the Rio Grande and Park Creek.
Wolf Creek Pass is 9.5 miles west from the campground. The facilities include
13 newly remodeled gravel sites with tables and steel fireplace rings
(firewood is not provided), 2 vault type toilets, a centralized refuse bin and
a developed drinking water system with hand pumps (in season) and adequate
turn around and parking space for trailers.  This is a great nightly stop over
campground for travelers on US Highway 160.

Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.

<p>This small&nbsp;campground&nbsp;stretches along&nbsp;the banks of the south fork of the Rio Grande River&nbsp;among mature spruce and cottonwood trees.&nbsp;Many sites are adjacent to the&nbsp;river.&nbsp;US Highway 160 is very close by so some traffic noise&nbsp;is common day and night. With heavy understory, the campground has the feel of spacious seclusion and is very cool and shady.&nbsp;<br />This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.<br /><br />There is fishing nearby in the South Fork of the Rio Grande and Park Creek. Wolf Creek Pass is 9.5 miles west from the campground. The facilities include 13 newly remodeled gravel sites with tables and steel fireplace rings&nbsp;(firewood is not provided), 2 vault type toilets, a centralized refuse bin and a developed drinking water system with hand pumps (in season) and adequate turn around and parking space for trailers.&nbsp; This is a great nightly stop over campground for travelers on US Highway 160.&nbsp;</p><p>Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.</p>

Single site - $27 to $31/night.  
Double site - $54 to $58/night.  
$12 for day use picnicking.  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Park Creek Campground

This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks
of the Rio Grande River. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide
trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep.
The area offers fishing access to the Rio Grande River, and is a put in - take
out point for summer rafting.  Even though the grounds sit next to State
highway 149, there is little highway noise as the campsites sits down below
the road in the river bottom. The river is very near the campground and is a
safety hazard to children if unsupervised. Be careful.  

The area has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fireplace rings. Three sites
are gravel pull-throughs and four sites are dead-end gravel spurs. Download
campsite descriptions (.docx).

Elevation is 8,800 feet. A volunteer host is on-site.

**Camping limit** is 14 days.

**Amenities** : No trash facilities, you must Pack Out all Trash. No potable
water.

<p>This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks of the Rio Grande River. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep.&nbsp;The area offers fishing access to the Rio Grande River, and is a put in &ndash; take out point for summer rafting.&nbsp; Even though the grounds sit next to State highway 149, there is little highway noise as the campsites sits down below the road in the river bottom.&nbsp;The river is very near the campground and is a safety hazard to children if unsupervised. Be careful.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>The area has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fireplace rings. Three sites&nbsp;are gravel pull-throughs and four sites&nbsp;are dead-end gravel&nbsp;spurs. Download <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5289144.docx">campsite descriptions</a>&nbsp;(.docx).</p><p>Elevation is 8,800 feet. A volunteer host is on-site.</p><p><strong>Camping limit</strong> is 14 days.</p><p><strong>Amenities</strong>: No&nbsp;trash facilities, you must Pack Out all Trash.&nbsp;No&nbsp;potable water.&nbsp;</p>

Single site - $10/night.  
Day use - $10/day (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box located near the entrance.

Rio Grande 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.

<p>There are 12&nbsp;sites located on both side of Cross Creek just above the Beaver Reservoir inlet.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;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.</p>

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.

Cross Creek Campground

This facility has 4 developed sites each with a picnic table and fireplace
ring. It underwent a major remodel in 2010. There is a vault type toilet
designed for the handicapped, but it is not wheelchair accessible. Sites 1 and
2 would accommodate small trailers or tents.  There is a foot bridge that goes
across Ivy Creek from a small parking lot  to the developed camp units 3 & 4,
which are suited only for small tent camping. Parking space tight but is
ample. No firewood, drinking water or refuse receptacles are provided. This
campground is considered to be remote and is normally not heavily used, yet it
is very attractive with  the free flowing creek, and open grassland nearby.
This area looks very different now due to the removal of dead and dying trees,
a result of the spruce beetle. The road into the campground is too narrow and
rough for large trailers and RV's. The campground is really more suitable for
tents and popup camping trailers, as there are no long developed spurs or
pull-throughs. **Scroll Down to Information Center to see the individual
campsite descriptions.  ** This is also the site of the Ivy Creek Trailhead
and Bulletin Board. All Parking for the trailhead users is outside the fenced
in campground where there is a hitching rail and room for horse trailers.  Ivy
Creek Trail #805 goes into the Wilderness and provides the quickest route to
Goose Lake. This is a trail open to foot and horse travel only. Here you will
find district maps, Weminuche Wilderness maps and information and trail
registration forms.

**14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.**

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0in 10pt; line-height: 13.8pt;"><span 10pt="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:;">This facility has 4 developed sites each with a picnic table and fireplace ring. It underwent a major remodel in 2010. There is a vault type toilet designed for the handicapped, but it is not wheelchair accessible. Sites 1 and 2 would accommodate small trailers or tents.<span>&nbsp; </span>There is a foot bridge that goes across Ivy Creek from a small parking lot <span>&nbsp;</span>to the developed camp units 3 &amp; 4, which are suited only for small tent camping. Parking space tight but is ample. No firewood, drinking water or refuse receptacles are provided. This campground is considered to be remote and is normally not heavily used, yet it is very attractive with&nbsp; the free flowing creek, and open grassland nearby. This area looks very different now due to the removal of dead and dying trees, a result of the spruce beetle. The road into the campground is too narrow and rough for large trailers and RV&rsquo;s. The campground is really more suitable for tents and popup camping trailers, as there are no long developed spurs or pull-throughs. <strong>Scroll Down to Information Center to see the individual campsite descriptions.&nbsp;</strong> This is also the site of the Ivy Creek Trailhead and Bulletin Board. All Parking for the trailhead users is outside the fenced in campground where there is a hitching rail and room for horse trailers.<span>&nbsp; </span>Ivy Creek Trail #805 goes into the Wilderness and provides the quickest route to Goose Lake. This is a trail open to foot and horse travel only. Here you will find district maps, Weminuche Wilderness maps and information and trail registration forms.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0in 10pt; line-height: 16.8pt;"><span 10pt="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:;"><o:p><strong>14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.</strong></o:p></span></p>

Single Site - $10/night  
Day use - $10 (picnicking)  
Fee envelopes and collection box located near the entrance.

Ivy Creek Campground

Tewksberry Trail makes a gentle ascent over scenic Meadow Pass between Cattle
Mountain and Demijohn Peak. Throughout the trail, spruce, Douglas fir and
aspen stands shade the pathway. Interspersed with the trees are open grassy
meadows. For the first 2 miles, Tewksberry Creek meanders near and
occasionally crosses the trail.

A few Non-Forest Service System foot and horse trails depart from the main
motorized trail. All ATV's and Motorcycles must stay on the main motorized
trail. If you wish to explore these non-system trails, park your ATV or
motorcycle a few feet off the trail, and hike them.

<p>Tewksberry Trail makes a gentle ascent over scenic Meadow Pass between Cattle Mountain and Demijohn Peak. Throughout the trail, spruce, Douglas fir and aspen stands shade the pathway. Interspersed with the trees are open grassy meadows. For the first 2 miles, Tewksberry Creek meanders near and occasionally crosses the trail.</p><p>A few Non-Forest Service System foot and horse trails depart from the main motorized trail. All ATV&rsquo;s and Motorcycles must stay on the main motorized trail. If you wish to explore these non-system trails, park your ATV or motorcycle a few feet off the trail, and hike them.</p>

Tewksberry Trailhead #842

The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and
Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on
forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso
Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to
Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big
game hunting is also possible in this area.

<p>The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.</p>

Poso Campground

## Overview

Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado,
about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with
spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere.  
  
The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central
Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's
western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense
wilderness.

## Recreation

An accessible fishing pier, located on the north shore of the reservoir,
allows anglers to cast for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Hunting, boating
and hiking are also popular pastimes.  
  
Hikers and horseback riders will enjoy the 6-mile Archuleta Trail. The trail
accesses the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado's largest wilderness, which boasts
the headwaters of dozens of major streams and rivers that feed into the Rio
Grande and San Juan rivers.

## Facilities

Each site has a campfire ring and picnic tables. Drinking water is available.  
  
The nearest dump station is 13 miles away, and a boat ramp is located on the
north shore of the reservoir.

## Natural Features

The campground meanders up a mountainside above Big Meadows Reservoir in a
series of loops. As a sub-alpine region, the campground gets more rainfall
than the opposite side of the lake, resulting in plentiful wildflowers and
aspens surrounding the campsites.

## Nearby Attractions

The surrounding area has plenty to keep visitors busy, with attractions like
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Native American ruins, remnants of the Spanish
Conquistadors and gold rush ghost towns. The Sangre de Cristo and San Juan
Ranges are laced with trails for avid hikers.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere.
<br/><br/>
The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.<h2>Recreation</h2>
An accessible fishing pier, located on the north shore of the reservoir, allows anglers to cast for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Hunting, boating and hiking are also popular pastimes. <br/><br/>
Hikers and horseback riders will enjoy the 6-mile Archuleta Trail. The trail accesses the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado's largest wilderness, which boasts the headwaters of dozens of major streams and rivers that feed into the Rio Grande and San Juan rivers.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Each site has a campfire ring and picnic tables. Drinking water is available.
<br/><br/>
The nearest dump station is 13 miles away, and a boat ramp is located on the north shore of the reservoir.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground meanders up a mountainside above Big Meadows Reservoir in a series of loops. As a sub-alpine region, the campground gets more rainfall than the opposite side of the lake, resulting in plentiful wildflowers and aspens surrounding the campsites.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The surrounding area has plenty to keep visitors busy, with attractions like Great Sand Dunes National Park, Native American ruins, remnants of the Spanish Conquistadors and gold rush ghost towns. The Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Ranges are laced with trails for avid hikers.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.