Off a well-maintained gravel road in Pike National Forest, Michigan Creek operates as a first-come, first-served campground with 12 sites spread across terrain near Michigan Creek and scattered beaver ponds. The Forest Service facility sits accessible from US 285, providing an alternative to the often-crowded reservation campgrounds along nearby Jefferson Creek Road.
Sites offer generous spacing with most tucked under fir and aspen cover, though shade concentrates toward the front of the campground while back sites remain more open. The layout includes two double sites for groups camping together and a loop section that works well for multiple families. Kate S. notes "a creek and beaver ponds scatter the area" with direct hiking access from camp. Road 54 continues past the campground toward French Pass Trailhead, offering dispersed camping options for those seeking more solitude.
The campground provides vault toilets and seasonal drinking water during summer months, though campers should pack out all trash as no collection service operates here. Cell coverage varies by carrier, with T-Mobile reportedly working while other services may be limited. RV length restrictions apply at 25 feet, and the campground prohibits pets. For additional options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Jefferson or dispersed sites along the access road.
Description
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.
Facilities
Michigan Creek Campground is four miles northwest of Jefferson off CR 35 and CR 54. It has 12 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. The elevation is 10,100 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, and fire rings. There is no trash or water service at this campground. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Reservation Info
Campsites are first-come, first-serve.
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Location
Public CampgroundMichigan Creek is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.411563 N
105.88441 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/21/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/21/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/21/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 42 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 58 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 18 min from Fort Collins, CO
