Bird's eye view of the campground

Pole Creek Trailhead #820

## Overview

Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a
short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The location is perfect for anyone
who loves to spend time fishing, canoeing and swimming. In addition, there are
two trailheads and regular interpretive programs located at the campground.  
  
Across from the Thirty Mile is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest
wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain
peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.

## Recreation

Anglers and hikers are common campers at Thirty Mile, and the San Juan
Mountains provide great fun for backpackers and horse packers.  
  
Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Pass, lead eager hikers into the
Weminuche Wilderness and link up to the Continental Divide National Scenic
Trail.

## Facilities

No electric site hookups are available. Firewood is sold onsite. There is
ample parking for day visitors but stock unloading and horse trailers are not
permitted. Sites are designed for both tent and trailer camping. Drinking
water is available.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a meadow among mature spruce and aspen trees,
just between the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. All sites are nicely shaded
and some overlook the creek.  
  
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.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The location is perfect for anyone who loves to spend time fishing, canoeing and swimming. In addition, there are two trailheads and regular interpretive programs located at the campground. 
<br/><br/>
Across from the Thirty Mile is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers and hikers are common campers at Thirty Mile, and the San Juan Mountains provide great fun for backpackers and horse packers. <br/><br/>
Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Pass, lead eager hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link up to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.<h2>Facilities</h2>
No electric site hookups are available. Firewood is sold onsite. There is ample parking for day visitors but stock unloading and horse trailers are not permitted. Sites are designed for both tent and trailer camping. Drinking water is available. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in a meadow among mature spruce and aspen trees, just between the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. All sites are nicely shaded and some overlook the creek.
<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>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Season Dates/ Site Type/ Nightly/Daily Rates  
Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend / Single Site / $29.00 weekends
and holidays $31.00  
Double Site / $58.00 weekends and holidays $62.00

Thirty Mile Site 28

Thirty Mile Entry Sign

THIRTY MILE

Thirty Mile

## Overview

River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River.
Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for
trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock
bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio
Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.

## Recreation

Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the
river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek
and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

## Facilities

The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights.
Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault
toilets are on-site.

## Natural Features

The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation
of 9,200 feet. 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.  
  
Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness
area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks
reaching over 14,000 feet.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights. Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. 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.
<br/><br/>
Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Season Dates Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates Friday Before Memorial Day - Labor
Day Weekend Single Site $20.00 Double Site $40.00

Road to River Hill Campground

RIVER HILL

River Hill Restroom

Fishermen Parking at River Hill Campground

River Hill

This small campground, located at the head of Road Canyon Reservoir, usually
has vacancy when other upriver campgrounds are full. The area is in a fully
open meadow, with no trees, and it is not screened from Rio Grande Reservoir
Road. It has 6 camping units, each with a parking spur, table, and fire ring.
An undeveloped overflow camping area is directly across the road. A vault type
toilet is provided, but no trash receptacles (Please pack out your trash).  No
firewood or drinking water are available. There is fishing access and a boat
launch at Road Canyon Reservoir.

<p>This small&nbsp;campground, located at the head of Road Canyon Reservoir, usually has vacancy when other upriver campgrounds are full. The area is in a fully open meadow, with no trees, and it is not screened from Rio Grande Reservoir Road. It has 6 camping units, each with a parking spur, table, and fire ring. An undeveloped overflow camping area is directly across the road. A vault type toilet is provided, but no trash receptacles (Please pack out your trash).&nbsp;&nbsp;No firewood or drinking water are available. There is fishing access and a boat launch at Road Canyon Reservoir.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Single site - $26 to $30/night.  
Day use - $12/day (picnicking).  
Shoulder season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day)  
Fee envelopes and a collection box located near the entrance.

Road Canyon Campground

This is a dispersed campsite along Crooked Creek that offers camping space for
1 to 4 parties.  It consists of 4 rough level dirt pull-outs where trailers
and tents can be set up. A single pit toilet is available across the 520 Road
from the sites.

<p>This is a dispersed campsite along Crooked Creek that offers camping space for 1 to 4 parties.&nbsp; It consists of 4 rough level dirt pull-outs where trailers and tents can&nbsp;be set up.&nbsp;A single pit toilet is available across the 520 Road from the sites.</p>

Crooked Creek Dispersed Area

This small single loop campground has eleven sites. Six are gravel pull
through sites and five 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.**

<p>This small single loop campground has eleven sites. Six are gravel pull through sites and five 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.&nbsp;</p><p>This campground, just off the side of Colorado State&nbsp;Highway 149, is well suited for overnight stays and picnics with many level, pull-through camping sites.&nbsp;The area offers fishing in South Clear Creek and Brown Lakes. A short easy trail leads to the beauty of South Clear Creek Falls.&nbsp;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.</p><p>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 &frac12; way between Creede, Colorado and Lake City Colorado. It has a freshwater system of centrally located spigots.</p><p><span 11pt="" style="font-family:;"><strong><span 11pt="" style="font-family:;">Scroll down to the Information Center&nbsp;to see individual campsite descriptions.</span></strong></span></p>

Single site - $26 to $28/night.  
Day use - $12/day (picnicking).  
Shoulder Season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Silver Thread Campground

This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55
feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a
meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads
to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground
stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The
grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers.
Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak.
Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an
excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded.
Fishing in the creek nearby.

**14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.**

<p>This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length.  There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs.  Sits in a meadow on a bench above  South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby.  </p><p><strong>14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.</strong></p>

Bristol Head Campground

This campground is located 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It is
completely hidden from FR 510 and has 21 sites with parking spurs, tables and
a fire ring in each. 2 vault type toilets are provided and **potable drinking
water comes from a well**. This campground is only open from Memorial Day
weekend to just after Labor Day weekend.  Garbage cans are centrally located.
Firewood is not provided. A host is stationed at the campground which is
usually only about 1/3 full. It is adjacent to North Clear Creek which is
great for fishing. Some sites are in sunny openings, while some sites are
screened and shaded with small aspen/spruce/fir. This is a good general area
to observe and take pictures of the aspen colors in the fall, and maybe see a
Moose. This campground is recommended for solitude and quiet camping well away
from towns and busy roads.  **14-day camping limit.**

**Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.**

<p>This campground is located 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It is completely hidden from FR 510 and has 21 sites with parking spurs, tables and a fire ring in each. 2 vault type toilets are provided and <strong>potable drinking water comes from a well</strong>. This campground is only open from Memorial Day weekend to just after Labor Day weekend.&nbsp; Garbage cans are centrally located.&nbsp; Firewood is not provided. A host is stationed at the campground which is usually only about 1/3 full. It is adjacent to North Clear Creek which is great for fishing. Some sites are in sunny openings, while some sites are screened and shaded with small aspen/spruce/fir. This is a good general area to observe and take pictures of the aspen colors in the fall, and maybe see a Moose.&nbsp;This campground is recommended for solitude and quiet camping well away from towns and busy roads.&nbsp; <strong>14-day camping limit.</strong></p><p><strong>Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.</strong></p>

Single site - $26 to $30/night.  
Double site - $52 to $56/night.  
Day use - $12/day (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Pole Creek Trailhead #820

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