Public Campground
Bristol Head Campground
Bristol Head Campground is located in the Rio Grande National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F to 70°F, depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the scenic Rio Grande River and the historic town of Creede, offering opportunities for fishing and exploring local history.
Description
This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above__ South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile__along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby._14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.
Location
Bristol Head Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Creede, CO, take Hwy 149 south (toward Lake City) 21.6 miles to North Clear Creek Road sign (Forest Rd. 510). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 510 (gravel) and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Coordinates
37.818938 N
107.1459 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/9/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/9/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/9/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 31 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 26 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 48 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 5 hrs 40 min from Farmington, NM
