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.

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.

Angel Creek Campground

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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.

Amazing Mountains...

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..

Clean and awesome

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. 

Campsite is beautiful but there’s a bear problem.

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...

Be Free and Live Wild

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.

Angel Creek outside Out at Colorado

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. 

Currently closed (as of late 2020) for construction

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. 

Open and gorgeous

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.

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