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Angel Creek Campground

Angel Creek Campground, near Ouray, Colorado, is a picturesque spot that offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With sites that are well-spaced and close to the soothing sounds of the nearby creek, it’s a great place to unwind and soak in the stunning mountain views.

Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets, which make for a more comfortable stay. Many visitors have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “The campsite is beautiful. It’s close to the water and the views of the mountains are great.”

For those looking to explore, the campground is conveniently located near the Imogene Pass trailhead, making it easy to access some fantastic hiking. Wildlife sightings are common, so keep your eyes peeled for deer and other critters wandering through the area. Just remember to secure your food, as some campers have had encounters with bears.

Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Angel Creek Campground offers a serene escape into nature, perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat. Don’t forget to check out the local dining options in Ouray, where you can find delicious meals to refuel after a day of adventure.

Description

National Forest

Angel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. There are 8 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire rings/grills. Port-a-potties are available.

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Location

Angel Creek Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

Travel south on State Highway 550 from Ouray, CO. Turn right at end of town on Canyon Creek road (County Road 361). Turn right on FSR 853.81 to campground.

Coordinates

38.0021661 N
107.69423967 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

Good campground with some bearboxes

Stayed for 4 nights in early Oct 2024. Nice little campground with large bear boxes for food storage. I felt it's at a good location to venture off each day from.

Not too many sites, had leveled tent areas, pit toilets, deer went through the campground adding to the nice views there and a river by it.

The cons were there's no trash disposal there you need to go up the road to the other campground to get rid of it, cars were constantly going by looking for a campsite which was constant noise into the evening and they went really fast making the campground road not feel very safe to walk along, not the flattest of parking spots if using a rooftop tent or car camping without anything to level with

Enjoyed the place.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2021

Open and gorgeous

Perfect little spot last minute thought they were full but found a site hiding so look close , wished we were closer to the water but it was still awesome. Pretty clean bathrooms.

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Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed May. 21, 2021

Currently closed (as of late 2020) for construction

It looks like most construction is finished (the sites look great: new fire rings w/ grills), newly level standard sites; decent space between sites) but the campground is still closed as of 5/19/21. Up the road, there is Thistledown campground (missing from The Dyrt) with 8 sites.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Florian J., May 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Florian J., May 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Florian J., May 21, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

Angel Creek outside Out at Colorado

Primitive camping right outside outside Ouray Colorado. Imogene pass trail ends at the campground entrance. Trail into campground is a little rough but that's primitive camping. There are vault toilets that seem well maintained. Sites are well spaced. Expect animal visitors. Sound of the river nearby is comforting.

  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Fred B., August 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Fred B., August 1, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2020

Be Free and Live Wild

June 5, 2020: Trekked into Uncompahgre and planted Taco the Tiger Moth onto a beautiful land of green grass. We only had a few hours to check out our surroundings and the creek nearby, and then the storm rolled in. Thankfully, we had Taco the Tiger Moth to keep us dry, but unfortunately we didn’t have time to experience anymore than the creek and the land around us where we planted ourselves for the day and night. We ended up staying inside most of the night and early morning because of the storm.

I give it 5 stars because of the location, the untouched wilderness, and the peaceful feeling we felt. Be free and wild.

P.S. The morning we left here we ate at a place called Camp-Bells in Ouray, CO..we highly recommend this place because of the awesome staff and delicious food. Num, num...

  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Jenn L., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Jenn L., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Jenn L., July 21, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2019

Campsite is beautiful but there’s a bear problem.

The campsite is beautiful. It’s close to the water and the views of the mountains are great. The sites are much more spread out than the nearby Thistledown site. That being said, we stayed for two night and both nights we were awoken by bears. The first night one tore into a plastic container we have with things like rope, propane, hammers, etc. The second night they were trying to get into the bear proof food lockers. It appears that these bears rely on food found at the campgrounds and it’s a dangerous situation for both the campers and the bears.

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2017

Clean and awesome

We stay at Angel creek campsite for 4 nights, it was quiet and clean, turning think I don't like is that there's only two portal patty and they were far from our campsite. Other than that everything was great..

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Jackie R., August 26, 2017
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2016

Amazing Mountains...

We stayed here in June... It is close to Ouray but far off the grid, June is the month to go... All of the campsites are right on and or close to the water... LOTS of wildlife and deer....Did I mention the mountain views... Awesome Place and Ouray Hot Springs are close by in Ouray.

  • Review photo of Angel Creek Campground by Matt S., September 8, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Angel Creek Campground?

    Angel Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Angel Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Angel Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Angel Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Angel Creek Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Angel Creek Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.