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Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

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USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest

Designated Dispersed Camping Area along Forest Service Road 1350 has 24 sites. **Please note: Camping is ONLY allowed in areas designated by a sign. ** Camping in undesignated spots could result in a citation from the U.S. Forest Service. Not adhering to camping duration maximums or using U.S. Forest land for residential purposes could result in a citation from the U.S. Forest Service.

Please refer to special orders and contact the USFS Offices with questions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd842796.pdf

Regulations pertaining to designated dispersed camping are as follows:

  1. Camp only in designated sites.

  2. No camping at trailheads.

  3. Food and garbage must be properly secured in bear-resistant containers or inside vehicles in sealed containers.

  4. Pack out all waste: human, garbage, paper, organics, etc.

There are many dispersed camping opportunities in the forest ranging from backpacking to car-camping along designated Forest Roads. Visitors are encouraged to minimize resource impacts by utilizing established sites rather than creating new ones. Dispersed camping sites along Forest Roads are shown on Motor Vehicle Use Maps, which are available free of charge at ranger district offices.

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Location

Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

39.721120215587035 N
106.14797390438747 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • AT&T
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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11 Reviews

Lily N.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2023

Plenty of options for different types of campers

While the sites are a little close together there are tons of sites that provide different amenities. Some sites could be better for trailers, and others good for groups, few good for more privacy. There is a good amount of traffic heading towards the trail head but it was still quiet. Even had a moose run through our camp! Would recommend a 4wheel drive car, or a very careful experienced off road driver; I was able to make it in my Camry but went at a snails space and it was a pretty rough drive. Great trip overall!!

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Lily N., November 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Lily N., November 3, 2023
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Emily N.
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Secluded

Really lovely. Easy to grab a spot over the weekend on Friday night. Need 4x4 for the road up. Large campsites .

Siteno. 20
Month of VisitOctober
David K.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2023

Solid Spot

Awesome dispersed site close to Silverthorne. The address on here takes you to the trailhead/road entrance, after which you need to drive another mile or so down a bumpy road to get to the start of the spots. Saw a sedan out there and some bigger rigs, but would recommend a vehicle with some clearance and four wheel drive as there was plenty of rocks and dips in the road. Also saw multiple cars turn around Saturday afternoon, so try to get there earlier in the day if planning to camp on the weekend.

Site9
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by David K., August 21, 2023
iThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2023

Great spot, busy.

Really neat campsite but super busy road on a weekend.

Site09
Month of VisitAugust
R
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2023

Good Site

Overall good site. Road isn’t too bad but not great. Anything more than a civic should be able to make it. We camped on the side away from the creek but found some secluded areas. Highly recommend

Site8
Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2023

Wonderful surprise!

We found the perfect little camp site beside the creek. Secluded and beautiful. Road was a little sketchy but we made it in our van. Zero cell service on Verizon.

Site14
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Suzanne N., July 14, 2023
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  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Suzanne N., July 14, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2023

Busy place

Popular place. Lot of people driving in looking for a spot. Only 24 spots. First come first serve. Slightly rocky road.

Site10
Month of VisitAugust
Sarah L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2023

Nice to have the creek close

We’ve been here 2x - once in late May and once in late June. Both times we secured great spots, but the June visit was overrun with mosquitos to the point where we couldn’t spend time outside of the rig. Nice hike to Boulder Lake ~ 7.5+ from where we camped.

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Reviewed Sep. 7, 2022

Beautiful sites in the Gore Range

Newly designated sites for dispersed camping gives some structure. Camp rings are the only amenity. No complaints about the sites, but my neighbors played electronica until 1 am so I'm having a hard time being too positive. The road to the sites has a few tricky spots but is 2wd accessible.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by T K., September 7, 2022
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R
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022

Great spot close to town

Great spot about 10-15 minutes from Silverthorne. Easy access off of highway 9 and up a dirt road, just a little bumpy but easily cleared in my RAV4. Traffic from other campers throughout the weekend but overall a great place! Lots of Aspen and chipmunks and the sound of the creek was lovely. It looks like all the spots are pretty flat and have a fire ring.

Site2
Month of VisitSeptember
Spencer B.
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2020

Bumpy, Secluded, Close to Town

WARNING: The road to the camping locations is very bumpy, narrow, and has some large rocks. AWD with high clearance or 4x4 is recommended.

This location was great! I was looking for a quick dispersed camping spot near Dillon, Co that was not to far from town. Take Rock Creek Trailhead off of country road 1350. There are roughly 4-5 large spots where an RV could be parked, and then lots of drive in, or tent spots. The best camp spots are tent locations that require you to leave your car, but I was able to find a great spot near the river with plenty of space for a full size truck with roof top tent.

  • Review photo of Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Spencer B., July 23, 2020
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