Top Free Dispersed Camping near City of Creede, CO

Are you planning a dispersed camping trip to City of Creede? We've got you covered. The Dyrt provides you with a diverse selection of places to camp, from dispersed backcountry camping to boondocking, and everything in-between. Each dispersed site offers quick access to one or more of City of Creede's most popular destinations.

Best Dispersed Sites Near City of Creede, CO (66)

    Camper-submitted photo from West Fork Dispersed
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    1. West Fork Dispersed

    16 Reviews
    71 Photos
    565 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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    2. Del Norte Dispersed Camping

    11 Reviews
    28 Photos
    579 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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    3. Shallow Creek

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    108 Saves
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from FS Road 631/633
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    4. FS Road 631/633

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    196 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Arch Dispersed Site
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    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
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    6. Hartman Rocks Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    46 Photos
    369 Saves

    Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Hartman Rocks Recreation Area includes over 14,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 160 acres (The Base Area) owned and managed by The City of Gunnison, and Gunnison County. Hartman Rocks has 45 miles of singletrack trail, 45 miles of roads, 50 designated dispersed campsites, and countless climbing crags. Singletrack trails are perfect for mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, and trail running. Roads are often traveled by 4x4 trucks, ROVs and ATVs. In the winter months, 16 miles of roads are groomed as cross-country ski trails for classic and skate skiing; and some single-track trails are groomed as winter singletrack for fat biking. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office. Know Before You Go Camping There are 50 dry/primitive campsites available. All sites are first come, first serve. No fees. No hookups! No potable water or developed facilities. Need a Map? Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Map- Climbing, Bouldering, and Rock Climbing Areas Hartman Rocks Trail__Map Helpful Links Visit: Gunnison Field Office ADA Access: Sea of Sage, Lost Dog and Broken Shovel Trails are wide trails used by hand cycles. Accessible restrooms are located at The Base Area and at the intersection of BLM Roads 3505 and 3500.

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    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      7. Hanson's Mill Dispersed

      1 Review
      10 Saves

      Open all year but normally snowed in from Dec 1 through May 15.

      Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for viewing vistas of distant mountains. There are 3 camping units at this site with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a vault-type toilet, but no water or refuse receptacles. A small stream can provide emergency drinking water only if it is treated or boiled. Trails and 4 WD roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. There is lots of room here to accommodate large groups (family reunions, etc.). This is a very Horse Friendly campground with plenty of nearby grazing and room for trucks/trailers. The 4x4 road takes off here for the Wheeler Geological Area attraction. East Bellows trail #790 goes into the Wilderness Area from here to Wheeler Geologic Area and is a foot or horse trail only, no motorized vehicles or mountain bikes allowed. Call 719-658-2556 for "real time" conditions. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.

      • Dispersed
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Rainbow Hot Springs
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      9. Rainbow Hot Springs

      2 Reviews
      11 Photos
      181 Saves
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      • Group
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Slate River Road Designated Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Slate River Road Designated Dispersed
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      10. Slate River Road Designated Dispersed

      13 Reviews
      40 Photos
      583 Saves

      All roadside vehicle and tent campers are required to camp ONLY in designated sites. Accessibility is not guaranteed. Please use caution when venturing down forest roads. Sites are designated by the presence of a 6in X 6in wooden post with a site number and camping symbol along with a permanent metal fire ring. All sites are first come first serve, if a site is occupied please look for another site. Fires are only permitted in the established metal fire rings. Extinguish all fires so they are cold to the touch. Sites are limited to two vehicles only per site. Finding a site to camp and enjoy dispersed recreation activities in remote areas or in relative solitude has become a popular form of camping throughout the Forest. At some more popular areas,toilet facilities may be provided. Contact the local Forest Service office for current information and refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for each forest (Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre National Forests). Dispersed camping is permitted in most areas of the Forest. Some caution should be used in selecting a site because of intermingled private lands within the National Forest. Recreation maps are available at all local Forest Service offices. Personnel at each office can answer questions on specific sites. Unlike developed campgrounds which are designed and maintained to protect the vegetation, soils, and natural setting, camping in undeveloped areas require more from the camper to help keep the site in the condition in which it was found. Dispersed camping must not occur within 100 feet of water sources (rivers, streams, ponds, or wetlands) or within 100 feet of any road or system trail. In some areas, dispersed camping is restricted to specific sites, contact the local Forest Service office for current information. Campsites can be occupied for no more than 14 days, then the site must be moved at least 3 miles away. Camping is also limited to a total of 28 days in a 60 day period. In areas closed to the use of vehicles off forest roads, where developed parking sites are not provided, and where not otherwise prohibited, direct access to a suitable parking site within 300 feet of the road is permitted. Such travel must not damage the land or streams. Please select your route carefully, and do not cut live timber. Off road travel should be limited to when the ground is dry. The public is encouraged to camp in locations where others have previously camped and utilized existing routes to those camp areas. Campers are required to leave a clean camp, not to damage vegetation or pollute streams and lakes on the National Forest and implement “Leave No Trace” practices.

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    Recent Dispersed Reviews In City of Creede

    141 Reviews of 66 City of Creede Campgrounds


    • FThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Golden Horn Dispersed
      Oct. 24, 2024

      Golden Horn Dispersed

      Perfect for Solitude and Views

      Great campground just 10 minutes from Silverton. Several spots are right next to a small stream, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The vault toilet helped us conserve water, and we used the public shower/bathroom in Silverton, which was very convenient. It's also close to many hiking trails, making it a great base for outdoor activities.

    • jThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Silverton 20A - Dispersed
      Oct. 23, 2024

      Silverton 20A - Dispersed

      Secluded, quiet, great views

      Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up to sites, had to build our own fire pit but that was ok! The views were phenomenal.

    • Rick T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Beaver Creek Site 4

      Nice

      This spot is pretty open with room for a small rv or tent camping. Area Code It's a short drive up to Poage Lake at the top of the mountain and also a short drive to Beaver Creek Reservoir down the mountain.

    • Erik F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
      Oct. 11, 2024

      New Jack Road

      numerous campsites

      area is pretty rocky so i would be careful with a ground tent. We stayed in our van and it was great.

    • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
      Oct. 1, 2024

      Pass Creek

      Over night sleep stop.

      Stop here just for and sleep stop overnight. Road is well maintained. Several places to pull off the side of the road or actual sites too. We have a 35' 5th wheel and had no problems menivering the area. Nice lake with a parking lot at the end the turn around at if you wish to take the road all the way to the end.

    • Amy K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Golden Horn Dispersed
      Sep. 9, 2024

      Golden Horn Dispersed

      Amazing views and fairly secluded area

      Loved this spot! Many spots along the road. Wildlife viewings were great. Starlink works amazing. 10/10

    • Gayle T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sultan Dispersed
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Sultan Dispersed

      Accessible but secluded

      This site is easily accessed from the highway; I think even sedans could get to the first few sites if they went slowly. Sites 1-5 are close enough to the highway to get some road noise, but have good tree cover and great views of Grand Turk Mountain! The sites further in are more sheltered from road noise. Beautiful area to camp!

    • Gayle T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Mountain Creek
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Red Mountain Creek

      Handy spot, but very noisy and dusty

      This site is very accessible and has tons of spots. It also seems to be the closest place to legally disperse camp south of Ouray. However, there's a ton of road noise from both the highway and the unpaved roads used to access campsites. Conditions were also very dusty from traffic on the unpaved roads. Lastly, it's tough to find private areas to pee that are also a safe distance away from the creek. Nice views, though!

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 1, 2024

      East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping

      Fun location

      There are 20+ campsites along FR667. Some can accommodate RVs, some only tents. We parked a popup at the 1st campsite past the bridge near the trailhead. 2 waterfalls are close, Pagosa Springs is 30ish mins away. Our kids tubed down the creek. Lots of ATV traffic, some bikes, but overall quiet.

    • Sonny C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from FS Road 631/633
      Aug. 26, 2024

      FS Road 631/633

      Excellent Dispersed Camping Site at end of FS Road 633

      Drove to end of FS 633 to find an unoccupied clean, dispersed campsite with plenty of room. From there, hiked along the adjoining irrigation ditch to Piedra River Falls trailhead for breathtaking views of the multi-tiered waterfalls.

    • Allen
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Beaver Creek Site 4

      Cliff high exposure

      No water sources within walking distance. The lake is aways away. It's a pull off on the dirt road that's big enough to fit a small camper on the side of a cliff with high exposure. No cover for thunderstorms.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
      Aug. 18, 2024

      New Jack Road

      Long road, lots of choices!

      Down a dirt road, you get to where you make a turn, and immediately you’ll start seeing unimproved site. The better sites appear to be closest to that turn, but if you keep driving you’ll find plenty of sites not within earshot of anyone else.

      One think I noticed with ATT service you’ll get 2, sometimes 3 bars by my location (below). As I drove the road I was seeing mostly 1-2 bars.

      Bring your own everything and enjoy the peaceful and quiet!

    • Caitlin W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Portland Road Dispersed
      Aug. 18, 2024

      Portland Road Dispersed

      Close to town on 4x4 road

      Great dispersed camping close to town with a decent number of spots that feel secluded, but people were NOT exaggerating about the road. I took my 4Runner up and spun in a few spots, though I also saw someone manage to get a teardrop up with some careful maneuvering. Overall great spot if you’re in Ouray with a vehicle that can handle some ruts

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
      Aug. 8, 2024

      Hartman Rocks Recreation Area

      Easy access

      The location shown looks like it’s super far out but you can find campgrounds pretty close to the entrance(10 minutes from parking lot). There is also a portapotty within walking distance of the first camping loop, and the site has a table and fire ring. You do need to know how to drive on and around rock in the road though.

    • Abby H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Del Norte Dispersed Camping
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Del Norte Dispersed Camping

      Incredible spot during the week

      Incredible spot, river is incredibly cold even in August. Most sites have river access: Wildlife is abundant. Air is cool. One of the most beautiful spots I’ve ever camped at. The only downside? The F’n ATVS. Disrespectful to other campers and stir up SO much dust, also just out right dangerous? Because of this the road is full of washboards. Folks out here apparently also do not care to pick up their trash or have any common curtesy of how to leave a campsite. Very unfortunate:( PSA: clean up your trash and pack out your used toilet paper…. 🤢 We stayed at 3 different sites. Sites get better the further along you go, road is rough but nothing a standard 4x4 vehicle can’t handle. (We have a Toyota Tacoma) There are hiking trails/ ATV trails too. We will definitely be back. Great spot during the week when there’s less traffic!

    • Ben H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lower Piedra River Camp
      Jul. 24, 2024

      Lower Piedra River Camp

      Beautiful

      Great camping area, stayed here for just one night. There was plenty of camping areas along the river. About 8 spots. Some were large enough to handle RVs. Others you might require four-wheel drive.

    • Ben H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 37
      Jul. 18, 2024

      Forest Road 37

      Remote

      There only seemed to be about 2 camping spots. However there is area to just pull off and park. I stayed here 1 night no issues. There is no Verizon phone signal. Stayed at the first large pull off with a stone circle fireplace. It was nice and quite, not a busy road.

    • tThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Upper Mill Creek
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Upper Mill Creek

      Upper Mill Creek

      Open space far away from access road where you’ll hear the nearby creek. Relaxing private space.

    • Macy E.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
      Jul. 3, 2024

      Pass Creek

      Roof top tent camping

      This place was perfect for a little one night stop. I am not sure if I would stay much longer, the spots are pretty out in the open not much privacy. there was a couple of spots that are further away from others but most spots are near each other. No bugs, there was service, and saw quite a bit of wild life. It’s closer to the road so we could hear some traffic if it bothers you. roughly about 10 spots

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
      Jul. 1, 2024

      New Jack Road

      Easy and beautiful

      Super easy to find, travel, and stay. Loved the tall trees and beautiful wildflowers. Despite the rain sites aren’t too muddy for our campervan. Dirt load leading in little bumpy but easy to drive. We stayed about half mile short of the coordinates. Barely any Verizon service. Fire rings, open space, nice fresh air, close to pagosa springs. Would stay again.

    • Greg M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kendall Campground
      Jun. 23, 2024

      Kendall Campground

      Beautiful but people close together

      Amazing views here. We got here after 6 and had to park close to others in an open area. Talked to them and they didn't mind. Everyone really nice. Lots of people here but the views are amazing. Very peaceful sitting next to Spring Creek.

    • Greg M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bear Camp - Dispersed
      Jun. 23, 2024

      Bear Camp - Dispersed

      Tried to stay, got stuck

      The road is rough heading up. I made it up there but got stuck. Three spots up there and they are close together. I met David who thankfully had some traction pads which helped me get unstuck. Ended up staying at Kendall. Don't go up here unless you have 4 wheel drive and use caution if it is wet.



    Guide to City of Creede

    Camping near City of Creede, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, this area has something for everyone.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails around the area. Campers have enjoyed the scenic hikes, with one reviewer from Molas Lake Park & Campground noting, "Last year, we had to leave a day early when cold rain made it tough to get comfy. We returned this year with a camper and we’re super thankful, because it hailed and snowed!"
    • Fishing: The waters around Elk Creek Campground are great for fishing. A visitor shared, "Fly fishing in the Gunnison as well as great fishing and swimming in Blue Mesa Reservoir is a short walk or drive."
    • Sightseeing: Don't miss the breathtaking views. A camper at Last Dollar Road said, "Amazing scenic drive with camp spots that have great vistas! Dispersed camping at its best!"

    What campers like:

    • Scenic Beauty: Campers rave about the stunning landscapes. One happy camper at Alta Lakes Campground mentioned, "Amazing views and a heck of a ride in describe this place well."
    • Seclusion: Many appreciate the quiet and privacy. A reviewer at Elk Creek Campground noted, "The views are incredible. A lot of wind as you're sort of in a valley between mountains and everything pushes through."
    • Wildlife: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A visitor at Pagosa Riverside Campground shared, "The campgrounds are beautiful, scenic, and peaceful."

    What you should know:

    • Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A camper at Last Dollar Road warned, "Do not go if you have a 2WD or a low sitting vehicle. We learned the hard way and had to back down a steep hill."
    • Limited Amenities: Many sites are basic. A reviewer at Amphitheater Campground mentioned, "The site itself was also clean & well maintained; e.g., the tent pad was ranked. I feel that this campground is not suitable for big rigs."
    • Weather Changes: Be prepared for sudden weather shifts. A camper at Molas Lake Park & Campground cautioned, "Early summer weather can change quickly here."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities. A visitor at Ouray KOA said, "The store, Restaurant & staff are great. Able to stream & work remotely with a strong AT&T signal."
    • Plan for Activities: Make sure there are fun activities for kids. A camper at Pagosa Riverside Campground noted, "The staff at the Pagosa Riverside Campground is very friendly and helpful."
    • Pack for Comfort: Bring layers and good sleeping gear. A family camper at Elk Creek Campground shared, "Just bring layers and a good sleeping bag."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Ridgway State Park mentioned, "The only thing I would say to give anyone a heads up about coming here is the wind is pretty bad."
    • Be Ready for Wind: Some areas can be windy. A camper at Elk Creek Campground noted, "The wind is pretty bad. Seems like it gets windy every day from 12pm to 6pm like clockwork."
    • Use Mint Oil for Rodents: Keep critters away. A visitor at Elk Creek Campground advised, "Use cotton balls soaked in mint oil under the hood of vehicles to deter from wires being chewed."

    Camping near City of Creede, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, make memories, and experience the great outdoors. Just be prepared for the unique challenges and rewards that come with it!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near City of Creede, CO?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near City of Creede, CO is West Fork Dispersed with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

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