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Deep Creek Campground

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Deep Creek Campground, near Gypsum, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the hassle of reservations. This place is all about first-come, first-served camping, so you can roll in and find a spot that suits your vibe, especially if you’re after some peace and quiet by the creek.

The campground is known for its easy access to the river, with several sites right next to the water, making it perfect for a relaxing getaway. Visitors have raved about the beautiful scenery, with one camper noting, “The views in the morning were breathtaking.” You’ll find picnic tables for your meals and fire pits for those cozy evenings under the stars, but remember to bring your own firewood since it’s not provided.

If you’re up for some exploration, the area offers great hiking opportunities, and the drive up the mountain is worth it for the stunning views. Just be aware that the roads can be narrow and a bit rough, so it’s best suited for smaller vehicles. Campers have enjoyed the tranquility here, with one saying, “It was peaceful to sleep next to the white noise of the creek.” Whether you’re tent camping or bringing an RV, Deep Creek Campground is a solid choice for a laid-back outdoor experience.

Fee Info

Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road 1.6 miles to the Coffee Pot Road #600 National Forrest Access on the left. There is a BLM Deep Creek Campground sign at the turn. The recreation area is 1 mile up the road; respect posted private property. Call the field office for more details.z

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Deep Creek Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road 1.6 miles to the Coffee Pot Road #600 National Forrest Access on the left. There is a BLM Deep Creek Campground sign at the turn. The recreation area is 1 mile up the road; respect posted private property. Call the field office for more details.

Coordinates

39.673610805539596 N
107.08909215930993 W

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

Site Types

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

Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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15 Reviews

Reviewed May. 3, 2025

Decent

The sites are on Coffee Pot Road with a little brook nearby. Nice sound but looks like tough fishing. There are no services and no cell signal. The road to this point is narrow but smooth. It’s in a valley with many trees, so Starlink appears to work but not optimally. There is a nice spot for a tent and there is a fire ring off the road near the brook. No issues getting our Sprinter up here.

Site#2
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by James W., May 3, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2024

Not far off of I70

This was a great stay I stayed at spot #2, pitched a tent and really enjoyed it. They had a fire ring. Also you can hear the creek down below the entire night which was quite peaceful. It was only 10 minutes off of I70 which made it nice for traveling. I have Google FI wireless and had no connectivity..

Site#2 pitched a tent
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by brandon W., September 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by brandon W., September 1, 2024
Reviewed May. 25, 2024

Lots of spots, easy access

If you go past the first 5 designated spots on the road, the map says camping is allowed anywhere in the ACEC boundary, not just the labelled spots, which starts where the bathroom is. If first 5 designated spots are filled just drive up to rec area and get into the ACEC area and you’re fine

SiteACEC near bathroom
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2023

RV size parking in winter

I wanted a place to stay on the way to Vail. Rolled in at night in my truck, easy to access. I was the only one camping during late December. Also did a snow hike up the road. A few snow mobiles come up this road, not much other traffic

Site3
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by 5 STAR X P., December 31, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2023

Beautiful spot(s)

Little drive back through someone's land. There's some cool caves/arches you pass heading up. The first spot is beautiful. There's another really nice one farther up but it was taken. There's a bathroom as you turn the big corner up the hill... I'm guessing there's a lot of locals that know this place as they were FLYING up and down all night. We didn't go to the top but there definitely seemed to be a scene up there based on the traffic! We snagged a spot by the creek, It rained all night and the creek was milky and flowing hard by the morning. Beautiful rock formations along the way.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by JULIANA K., September 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by JULIANA K., September 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by JULIANA K., September 5, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2023

Beautiful dispersed

If you're looking for some privacy, this is the place, no reservable. It is a first come, first served. No need to pay, which means the campground may not be the cleanest, but is is still very good spots next to the creek, which make the nights very amazing with the sound of the water.

Site3
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Julián M., June 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Julián M., June 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Julián M., June 29, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 24, 2023

BLM land off exit 133 I-70

We stayed in site 4 off coffeepot road / deep creek rd (Deep Creek Campground) Site 4 is large enough for a 40ft 5th wheel and is a great place to turn around. We did not go further up as we were staying just one night. No cell service at all. Nothing for verizon, t-mobile, or at&t. Starlink pulled down 180 mbs and 15 up. very quiet, no traffic. No services at all must be self contained. River was 20 yards from us. BLM was easy to get in touch with and provided numerous details about the area and road conditions. GPS location: 39.67358815608505,-107.08897375063403

Sitesite 4
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Clayton W., April 24, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2023

Dirt road pull out

There aren't a ton of spots, we counted about 5 before coming up on the location marked and went up about another mile. Very narrow, exposed road. I would not recommend a trailer or larger RV. The pullouts are tight, if you have dogs or kids I'd go farther up to avoid the traffic.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Shayli L., April 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Shayli L., April 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Shayli L., April 9, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2022

Great views and accessible

I went maybe 4-5 miles up past the parking lot. Road was well maintained and totally doable in my 2wd hatchback. Could've easily gone further but it was getting dark and I came across a good enough spot. A bit exposed but A+ views. 39°40'05.1"N 107°06'41.7"W

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Sean G., July 11, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2022

Simply lovely

We got there after dark and headed into the dispersed camping. Even though the actual campground was full, we found a spot less than a quarter mile away and there were plenty more. The views in the morning were breathtaking. Bathrooms were clean.

SiteDispersed camping
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Nina M., June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Nina M., June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Nina M., June 5, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Exploration and Breath Taking

This spot was a success, there are many spots along the creek to camp and at the main area with the porta potties there are more camping spots if you follow the creek which are close. There were many established fire pits as well. We camped right by the creek and it was peaceful to sleep next to the white noise of it. No issue setting up a tent but make sure to bring layers for night time if you go early May. 

Make sure to try out the drive up the mountain, it was breathtaking and kept going up. Make sure your vehicle can handle it, not too bumpy but it was all dirt and gravel with no side railing. We went up with an SUV all wheel and had no issue. The view along the drive is really worth seeing, I couldn't believe it. We passed a herd of goats and the dogs that were in charge of them, and a cowboy on a horse!!! At the top, you can walk out for a stunning and surreal view.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Simas , July 9, 2021
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  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Simas , July 9, 2021
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Reviewed May. 19, 2021

Great spot for a quick van night

Traveling through Glenwood and needed a quick overnight. Drove through the normal camping around the river as it was mostly filled and instead were rewarded with beautiful views from higher elevation spots possibly 3-4 miles pst the FS information spot.

Sitepast the main sites along the river - higher elevation
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Dietmar G., May 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Dietmar G., May 19, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2020

Beautiful Spot!

We pulled in with our 31’ trailer and had a great spot to park at campsite 3. Can walk right down to the river where you could set up your tent or have a fire (when they’re permitted!). It looked like there were some really great camping spots that were already full. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Anna , September 13, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

Absolutely beautiful

Free & beautiful. The snowmelt river provides water for showers and swimming if you’re brave enough. We stayed here for 10 days and had an absolutely amazing time. Is close enough to Glenwood springs to do shopping and hit up dispensaries. We duckied from no name to Glenwood. Amazing.

  • Review photo of Deep Creek Campground by Lila D., August 12, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deep Creek Campground located in Colorado?

Deep Creek Campground is located off Coffee Pot Road/Deep Creek Road in Colorado, situated near Glenwood Springs. The campground sits alongside a creek in a scenic mountain setting, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. It's accessible via a well-maintained road that continues several miles past the main camping area, providing access to higher elevation spots with panoramic vistas.

Is Deep Creek Campground near Gypsum or Glenwood Springs?

Deep Creek Campground is closer to Glenwood Springs. It's conveniently located within driving distance of Glenwood Springs, making it easy for campers to access shopping, dispensaries, and other amenities in town. The proximity to Glenwood Springs also makes it possible to enjoy recreational activities like river floating from No Name to Glenwood.

Is Deep Creek Campground a BLM dispersed camping area?

Yes, Deep Creek Campground is a BLM dispersed camping area. It features about 5 designated spots near the entrance, but additional dispersed camping is permitted throughout the Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) boundary, which begins where the bathroom is located. This means if the initial designated spots are full, campers can continue driving up the road to find numerous other suitable camping locations. The area operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees required.

What facilities and amenities are available at Deep Creek Campground?

Deep Creek Campground offers basic facilities including porta-potties/bathrooms that are generally well-maintained. The campground features established fire pits at many sites (when fire restrictions aren't in place) and spacious camping spots that can accommodate larger vehicles at some sites. Site #4 can fit up to a 40ft 5th wheel. The adjacent creek provides water for showering and swimming for those brave enough to handle the cold snowmelt. No cell service is available for Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. The campground is non-reservable and free to use.