Tucked into Rio Grande National Forest outside Hinsdale, Colorado, Silver Thread Campground sits in forested terrain near a creek and lake, with access via a rough road that warrants a high-clearance vehicle. The campground runs from May through November, accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, and provides drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables. Cell service is unreliable here. One important planning note: the campground enforces breed restrictions on dogs including pit bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, chows, shepherds, and wolf mixes, and this policy is not always communicated before booking. Campers with restricted breeds should confirm directly with the Forest Service before reserving to avoid cancellation fees. For a broader look at campgrounds near Rio Grande National Forest, nearby options include Bristol Head Campground less than a mile to the southeast.
Description
This small single loop campground has 11 sites. 6 are gravel pull through sites and 5 are dead end gravel spurs. There is a beautiful waterfall within a few hundred feet that you can hike to easily from the south end of the campground. The campground elevation is 9,500 feet. This campground, just off the side of Colorado State Highway 149, is well suited for overnight stays and picnics with many level pull-through camping sites. The area offers fishing in South Clear Creek and Brown Lakes. A short easy trail leads to the beauty of South Clear Creek Falls Aspen provides shade for some of the campground sites while spruce trees abound on the surrounding hillsides. This is bear country and you will be required to practice safe food storage techniques. This facility is located adjacent to State Highway 149 for easy access to through travelers on the Silverthread Scenic Byway. It is located approximately ½ way between Creede, Colorado and Lake City Colorado. It has a fresh water system of centrally located spigots. Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSilver Thread Campground is located in Colorado near City of Creede
Public CampgroundDirections
From Creede, Colorado, take State Highway 149 south (toward Lake City) 23 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Coordinates
37.82800081 N
107.15600097 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 29 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 25 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 46 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 5 hrs 38 min from Farmington, NM
