North Clear Creek Campground

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Rio Grande National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: 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. Season: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day Status: closed Reservations: None taken. 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… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=28952 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.