Established Camping
Rito Hondo Reservoir
Rito Hondo Reservoir is located near Creede in the Rio Grande National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a reservoir, offering opportunities for boating and fishing. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Wheeler Geologic Area and the historic mining town of Creede.
Description
US Forest Service
Rio Grande National Forest
This site is a small reservior that is also a natural fishery for Brook Trout. Small boats are allowed but gasoline motors are prohibited, electric motors are OK. The site offers good parking and dispersed camping back away from the shore.
Location
Rito Hondo Reservoir is located in Colorado
Directions
From Creede CO, travel west on State Hiway 149 for 25 miles. Turn left and go northwest on Forest Service road 513. Stay on 513 for another 3 miles to the Reservoir. Turn right to park in the parking lot overlooking the lake.
Coordinates
37.89152104 N
107.17671667 W
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 23 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 18 min from Pueblo
- 4 hrs 39 min from Colorado Springs
- 5 hrs 31 min from Farmington
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
