Rock Creek Campground operates as a US Forest Service site within Rio Grande National Forest, accessible by rough roads that require careful navigation. The forested campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet and provides standard amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Campers can bring pets and alcohol.
Located along a creek, the site draws visitors during peak summer months when crowding becomes common according to recent reports. The forested setting attracts insects, particularly during evening hours. For those planning regional trips, the area provides access to pet-friendly camping near Rio Grande National Forest. The campground operates from April through December, with summer months seeing the heaviest use.
Description
This campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees. There are 10 sites of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull throughs. Length of sites varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground with some sites located next to the creek. This campground/picnic area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season. Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRock Creek is located in Colorado
Directions
In Monte Vista, CO, take State 15 south 2.4 miles to Rock Creek Campground sign. Turn right go 2.5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto County Rd. 28 and go 10 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: County Rd. 28 is dirt after 3.1 miles and single-lane in places.
Coordinates
37.46900084 N
106.33200027 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 41 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 57 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 20 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 2 min from Farmington, NM
