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Big Creek

2 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 25, 2024 through September 17, 2025.

Big Creek is located near Cedaredge in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s°F to highs in the 70s°F during summer months. Nearby attractions include the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway and numerous hiking trails, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.

Description

US Forest Service

Grand Mesa National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

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Location

Big Creek is located in Colorado

Coordinates

39.077742 N
107.882951 W

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Features

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 26 min from Grand Junction
4 hrs 26 min from Farmington
4 hrs 30 min from Denver
4 hrs 40 min from Boulder

Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2025

Small rundown cg

This CG is on a long gravel road access and is a sort of rundown place. Many sites are overgrown and not maintained, every picnic table needs painting. One old pit toilet. No cell and lake is just going to be drained in summer. $16/$9 senior, CG host on site and run buy a pvt concession.

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Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Beautiful place and so quiet!

The campground is in a kind of sad shape. Lots of rotting logs and tilted benches. Crowded even on opening weekend. Was windy, 31 degrees overnight in early June. Reservoir fishing was pretty abysmal. Snow still standing in the shade. Very few mosquitoes compared to later in the summer. Good vaulted toilets. No shower. Hand water pump for well water available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Big Creek?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Big Creek?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Creek?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Big Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Big Creek, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Big Creek?

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