Established Camping
King Creek Trailhead
King Creek Trailhead is located near varied terrain with forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during colder months to highs in the 80s during warmer seasons. Nearby attractions include the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and the scenic Stillwater Reservoir, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
Trailhead to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy during hunting season. For any more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.
Fee Info
No Fee
Location
King Creek Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
Take I-70 to Wolcott and travel north on highway 131 toward the community of Toponas. Just before Toponas at the old school house, turn left and go west on Routt County Road 5. Travel approximately 2 miles and make a left on Road 5A. Travel south on 5A about one mile to the parking area. The trailhead provides access to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Area, which has scenic vistas, and offers hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded setting.
Coordinates
40.03170043 N
106.84642027 W
Detours Nearby
Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed
41 min away
Horseshoe Campground
45 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 38 min from Grand Junction
- 2 hrs 46 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 22 min from Fort Collins
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
