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Established Camping

Ophir Creek

8 Reviews

About

National Forest

Available activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycle, and ATV. Fishing in Ophir Creek. A short drive will take you to various trailheads.

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Location

Ophir Creek is located in Colorado

Directions

From Colorado City, CO, take State Rt. 165 west 19.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto dirt roadway and go 0.1 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground entrance.

Coordinates

38.06100034 N
105.10700097 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Elina S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2023

1st camping trip in 7 years

Great camping spot just south of Colorado Springs. The views were amazing of all the tall, gorgeous aspen trees and we were right by the creek which at night was so very peaceful to fall asleep too. Me and my fiance stayed with 3 others and they're also dog friendly which was a plus for my best friend. We camped out in our tents at site #1 which honestly had the best views/privacy and if you don't mind a little hiking, walk past site #22 if you want to see the waterfall which ended up being a pretty good hike up there but nothing too challenging. My friend crossed the creek like a champ with her toddler, so it's definitely worth the hike! Bear 🐻 country here too (come prepared) we luckily didn't cross paths with any.

Site1

Month of VisitAugust

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Michael P.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022

Wish there was a map.

We probably had the worst walk-in site, distance wise. A long walk with all of our stuff. We'll chose a different one next time. All-in-all, it's a great clean CG with an attentive host. Lots of sites, pretty close together, too. It was a full house on Saturday night. Quite quiet on Sunday and Monday nights. Great Creek flowing through and a fantastic waterfall hike is nearby. Add to that, your rental includes access to the nearby reservoir. Bishop Castle is just around the corner. Wouldn't hesitate to book this place again. PLEASE PUBLISH a map of the CG!!

SiteWalk-in #14

Month of VisitAugust

Randy H.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

A very clean, quiet, and beautiful camping area.

Sept. 8-10, 2021 stay: Such a nice campground! Many sites are right along the creek and it was really flowing and creating some nice "white noise". It's the cleanest campsite we have ever stayed in, and in such a beautiful canyon to boot. Other than just getting away and relaxing, my wife and I took the 1-mile trail south to a really nice waterfall. Why they don't have a sign for directions to it, I don't know! The trail is pretty well worn and you have to cross the creek in three places, walking over stacked logs - some pretty precarious "bridges". We only encountered a few animals - rock squirrels and birds. There were many flowers still in bloom, but waning with fall coming soon. The only downside to hiking was watching out for poison ivy, and there was plenty of it all along the creek and on the hiking trail. We would recommend it to anyone - but save us a site because we will be going back.

Site#12, chosen due to sun exposure for solar panels and close to creek

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Jeauneil

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Great place to camp

We went during the week so it was quiet. Several spots available. The hostess was very kind. We really enjoyed our stay!

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Month of VisitAugust

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Liz C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Neat spot with creek

Friendly hosts, spacious campsites. Chilly so bring layers we had to buy firewood from the hosts .

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Month of VisitAugust

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John M.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2019

Wonderful stay

This campground was very nice. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. All of the campsites are beautiful.

Site24

Month of VisitSeptember

Cathy K.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Nice site by river

Nice little campground close to Bishop’s Castle and not too far from the Metro area. Water available. Maybe firewood if the private site at the entrance is open (seems random whether it is.)

Crystal C.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Close to Bishop Castle

I was wondering around the winding roads toward Bishop Castle without cell service and found this spot. It was pretty well removed from everything and the trees were standing tall and made for a great welcome to Colorado.

The sites were $21 and included the basics, a picnic table and fire ring. The sites were green and filled with fluffy grass which made for a great campsite foundation or you could set up in the area which had no grass if you chose. I was really impressed by the color of the grass considering it was so late in the year.

This place probably stays pretty busy during the peak season but when I was there it was kind of quiet only a couple of campers.

There are vault toilets and a few pump water outlets scattered throughout so nothing to special there, but you aren't paying for the amenities here you are paying for the atmosphere and that was priceless.

If you have ever wondered what Colorado is supposed to be like check out this campsite during the non-peak season.

I was able to set up my base camp and explore. I was only moments from Bishop Castle and from several hiking trails which kept me completely happy.

TIPS:

Get gas before you come out this way otherwise you might start to get a little nervous as the needle falls.
If you like birds this is a birding paradise I saw so many different birds that were so unique looking.