Within Rio Grande National Forest, Crooked Creek provides a Forest Service campground positioned alongside a creek in the Lake City area. The campground prohibits pets and requires navigating rough access roads to reach the sites.
Campers should prepare for challenging driving conditions when approaching this location. The creek proximity offers water access, though visitors planning extended stays may want to research campgrounds around Rio Grande National Forest for additional options in the national forest system.
Description
This is a dispersed campsite along Crooked Creek that offers camping space for 1 to 4 parties. It consists of 4 rough level dirt pull-outs where trailers and tents can be set up. A single pit toilet is available across the 520 Road from the sites.
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Location
Public CampgroundCrooked Creek is located in Colorado
Directions
From Creede Colorado take State Highway 149 West for 19 miles. Turn left and travel west on Forest Road 520 for another 2 miles. The campsites are on the left or south side of the main road.
Coordinates
37.79191721 N
107.16210928 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 32 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 28 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 49 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 5 hrs 41 min from Farmington, NM
