Bristol Head Campground sits in open terrain alongside a creek within the Rio Grande National Forest, operating seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Forest Service maintains this drive-in facility with drinking water and toilets, though campers should note pets are not permitted and access roads can be rough.
Cell service reaches the campground, making it workable for those needing connectivity during their stay. The location provides access to campsites near Rio Grande National Forest, with Silver Thread Campground less than a mile northwest for additional options. The creek proximity and open layout suit campers who prefer established sites with basic amenities over more remote dispersed camping.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBristol Head Campground is located in Colorado near City of Creede
Public CampgroundDirections
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 11/8/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/8/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/8/26
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
