Established Camping
Cross Creek
Cross Creek is located near South Fork, Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Rio Grande National Forest and enjoy activities like hiking and fishing.
Description
National Forest
12 sites located on both side of Cross Creek just above the Beaver Reservoir inlet. Fishing in nearby Beaver Reservoir and Beaver Creek. Hiking or ATV riding up Cross Creek Trail. Cross Creek Campground is in the Beaver Creek drainage southwest of the town of South Fork. Fishing sites include Beaver Creek and Beaver Reservoir (1/4 mile north). Cross Creek Trail 512 has the biggest Douglas fir tree in the Rio Grande National Forest. The facilities include 12 sites with tables and fireplaces (firewood is not provided), vault type toilet, trash cans, ample parking for cars, but turn around and parking space for trailers is limited. There is an RV waste station next to the Rainbow Grocery at intersection of US Rt. 160 and State Rt. 149 in South Fork, CO - no fee. Beaver Creek Reservoir is 300 acres - no wake boating.
Location
Cross Creek is located in Colorado
Directions
In South Fork, CO, at intersection of Hwy 149 and US 160, take US 160 west 1.4 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. sign (Forest Rd. 20). Turn left onto Beaver Creek Rd. and go 6.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Forest Rd. 20 becomes gravel after 4 miles.
Coordinates
37.58100062 N
106.65 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 33 min from Pueblo
- 3 hrs 56 min from Santa Fe
- 4 hrs 12 min from Colorado Springs
- 5 hrs 1 min from Farmington
