Anglers and waterfall seekers use North Clear Creek as their base for exploring the area's creek access and nearby North Clear Creek Falls. This US Forest Service campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, accommodating RVs up to 30 feet with water hookups and a dump station available on-site.
The campground spreads across forested and open terrain alongside North Clear Creek, with sites offering direct creek views according to multiple campers. Karl G. notes "the best sites are the ones closest to the creek or in the southern loop." Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and access to vault toilets and drinking water. Camp hosts maintain the facility during operating season, and firewood is available for purchase.
Wildlife encounters occur regularly here, with visitors reporting bears and moose moving through campsites. The North Clear Creek Falls sit approximately five minutes away by vehicle, while Browns Lake provides additional fishing opportunities further down the road. Sites operate on a first-come, first-serve basis at $17 per night, with senior discounts available.
The campground typically remains uncrowded, allowing campers to select preferred sites upon arrival. For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds around Rio Grande National Forest offer additional options throughout the area.
Description
This campground is located 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It is completely hidden from FR 510 and has 21 sites with parking spurs, tables and a fire ring in each. 2 vault type toilets are provided and potable drinking water comes from a well. This campground is only open from Memorial Day weekend to just after Labor Day weekend. Garbage cans are centrally located. Firewood is not provided. A host is stationed at the campground which is usually only about 1/3 full. It is adjacent to North Clear Creek which is great for fishing. Some sites are in sunny openings, while some sites are screened and shaded with small aspen/spruce/fir. This is a good general area to observe and take pictures of the aspen colors in the fall, and maybe see a Moose. This campground is recommended for solitude and quiet camping well away from towns and busy roads. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT. Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorth Clear Creek is located in Colorado near City of Creede
Directions
Directions from Creede, Colorado: Travel west on Colorado Highway 149 for 22.4 miles to Forest Road #510. Take FR # 510 north for 2.1 miles to campground entrance.
Coordinates
37.83600009 N
107.13900055 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 29 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 24 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 45 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 5 hrs 37 min from Farmington, NM
