Miller Creek, near Durango, Colorado, is a cozy campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for those looking to unwind in nature. With intimate sites and a friendly camp host, it’s a great spot for both tent and RV camping.

The campground is known for its beautiful views and access to outdoor activities. Visitors have enjoyed launching their kayaks and paddleboards right from their sites, and the nearby hiking trails provide plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning landscape. One camper noted, “We loved it. Plenty of shade, beautiful views, and we could launch our kayak and SUP from our site.”

While there are no showers or electric hookups, the clean bathrooms and the peaceful environment make up for it. Campers have mentioned that the sites are well-kept, and the lack of trash and noise adds to the overall tranquility. As one reviewer put it, “Great campground host and nice and quiet place.”

If you’re looking to fish or just soak in the scenery, Miller Creek is a solid choice. The surrounding San Juan National Forest offers a backdrop of nature that’s hard to beat, making it an ideal spot for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat.

## 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.

Miller Creek

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Our sites shared the parking lot with the boat ramp. Even though it was busy on the weekend we loved it. Plenty of shade, beautiful views, and we could launch our kayak and SUP from our site. Also there's excellent hiking close by.  The camp host is a tough old bird but very nice. No dump station but you can dump for free at the Visitor Center in town. 

SUP and camp close to Durango

The campsite was empty because of the nearby forest fires, we stayed a couple of nights and only was affected by the smoke one nIght because of the  change in the wInd dIrection.   The sites have a fIre rIng and are kept very neat, the bathrooms didn’t have showers but were very clean, we had a great view of the lake and if the water level wasn’t so low we could have launch our paddleboards from the campsite.    We slept on our hammocks and there was plenty of trees and shade.  We will definitely come back!

Beautiful views and great host!

Spent 4 days here in late May.  Great campground host and nice and quiet place.  Only drawback was the parking was along a large gravel lot which could get busy and dusty during the day

Nice and quiet

Camp host was very helpful. Half of the campground has intimate sites, other half is off of large parking lot. Day use potential for free.

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