Top Tent Camping near City of Creede, CO

Searching for a tent campsite near City of Creede? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of City of Creede, Colorado's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near City of Creede, CO (52)

    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
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    1. Turkey Creek Road

    15 Reviews
    37 Photos
    350 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Tent Cabin
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      2. Hanson's Mill Campground

      1 Review
      14 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Ute Creek Trailhead #819
      Camper-submitted photo from Ute Creek Trailhead #819
      Camper-submitted photo from Ute Creek Trailhead #819
      Camper-submitted photo from Ute Creek Trailhead #819

      3. Ute Creek Trailhead #819

      1 Review
      4 Photos
      14 Saves

      Access to the Weminuche Wilderness

      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      • Toilets
      • Alcohol
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        4. Cebolla Creek Campground

        1 Review
        16 Saves
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets
        • Alcohol
        Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground
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        Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground

        5. Angel Creek Campground

        8 Reviews
        17 Photos
        279 Saves

        Angel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. There are 8 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire rings/grills. Port-a-potties are available.

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        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
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        Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground
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        Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground

        7. Angel Creek Campground

        4 Reviews
        7 Photos
        241 Saves

        Thistledown Campground is adjacent to the historic site of Thistledown and the Weehawken Trailhead in Canyon Creek near Ouray, CO. There are 9 designated campsites with tent pads and fire rings/grills. A vault restroom and trash service is available. There is no water. This campground is heavily used by people planning to hike into Mount Sneffles & on other nearby trails, enjoying the wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin or driving on the local jeep trails. Tent camping is recommended.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        Camper-submitted photo from Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area

        8. Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area

        1 Review
        5 Photos
        20 Saves

        This scenic recreation area is a destination perfect for a day of fishing. The dense vegetation and steep canyon walls that line Cochetopa Creek provide a calm and relaxing place to fish with developed campsites and picnic areas located along the creek. Beautiful rock formations line Highway 114 and lead down to this little oasis located between Saguache and Gunnison. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office. ADA Access: Restrooms and Shelters are ADA accessible.

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          9. Stunner

          2 Reviews
          16 Saves

          Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River, two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.

          There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing. Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is possible.

          The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe posted no-trespassing signs.

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          • Toilets
          • Alcohol
          Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 37
          Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 37
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        Recent Tent Reviews In City of Creede

        800 Reviews of 52 City of Creede Campgrounds


        • Kim S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Angel Creek Campground
          Oct. 27, 2024

          Angel Creek Campground

          Good campground with some bearboxes

          Stayed for 4 nights in early Oct 2024. Nice little campground with large bear boxes for food storage. I felt it's at a good location to venture off each day from.

          Not too many sites, had leveled tent areas, pit toilets, deer went through the campground adding to the nice views there and a river by it.

          The cons were there's no trash disposal there you need to go up the road to the other campground to get rid of it, cars were constantly going by looking for a campsite which was constant noise into the evening and they went really fast making the campground road not feel very safe to walk along, not the flattest of parking spots if using a rooftop tent or car camping without anything to level with

          Enjoyed the place.

        • 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.

        • 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.

        • Ryan T.
          Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
          Oct. 11, 2024

          Turkey Creek Road

          Great Site Great View

          Easy drive up 160 from Pagosa. Pitched the tent in the afternoon and headed to town for a soak.

          Room for a couple cars and several tents. Not PERFECTLY flat for the tent-folk.

          View is killer - we hit it at about peak color.

        • 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.

        • Richard M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)
          Sep. 20, 2024

          Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)

          Place where THOUGHTS gets its peace

          I recently had the pleasure of staying at Big Meadows Campground, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning natural beauty surrounding the campground. The sites are spacious and well-maintained, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making check-in a breeze. Other then this you can find me here!
          https://www.carmatec.com

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Amphitheater Campground
          Sep. 18, 2024

          Amphitheater Campground

          Views, privacy and trails

          We got a FCFS campsite here around noon on a Tuesday. The campground was full by late afternoon. We did a quick loop behind the campground on some harder trails. There are many more trails nearby. We had a lovely view site with views of the valley and mountains. Would stay here again. Very clean vault toilets. Steve, the camp host, was super nice and helpful.

        • Abby S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry
          Sep. 17, 2024

          County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry

          Super easy close to Orvis Hot Springs

          We stayed here for 1 night after visiting Orvis Hot Springs and it was perfect for what we needed. We camped on a flat pull off right after the bridge about 2 minutes before the pin. Great sounds from the flowing river. We arrived at the 10p so just went for something easy. On our way out we saw some cool spots down below by the river.

        • 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

        • Amy K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Blue Lake Trailhead
          Sep. 6, 2024

          Blue Lake Trailhead

          Quiet spot

          The 7 mile road to get here was a little bumpy but doable for any car. No internet but starlink worked great. Plenty of spots before and at the trailhead. Beautiful spot near a creek.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Campground
          Sep. 6, 2024

          East Fork Campground

          Quiet in the Tall Timbers

          We had site 22 which is away from the stream. Quite steep front to back. Level side to side. We were at our limit of ability to level the TT. Almost every site is big and well spaced. The whole area is treed with TALL lodgepoll pines with a few TALL ponderosa pines as well. Absolutely stunning. If you need solar, this is not the place. Otherwise it’s lovely.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Amphitheater Campground
          Sep. 4, 2024

          Amphitheater Campground

          WARNING! There are size limitations !

          I did not stay here. Got up to the entrance (turnaround) to find signs warning of overall length limitations. In my case with a pickup plus tow camper I was beyond the advised maximum length—which was noted as both 29’ and 35’ accordingly.

        • 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.

        • 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.

        • Amy L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Vallecito Campground
          Aug. 25, 2024

          Vallecito Campground

          Beautiful Campground

          I stayed here for one night and was pleasantly surprised. It’s surrounded by tall Lodgepole pines that offer awesome shade and privacy from neighbors. Bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were friendly. It sounds like there is a lot of bear activity so tent camping could be a concern. There were mostly RVs.

        • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch
          Aug. 20, 2024

          Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

          Clean, Busy, Tight, Well Maintained

          I stayed here throughout the summer in 2024. It is a great place to explore from into the many surrounding popular locations. Gunnison is 25 minutes out, Crested Butte an hour, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Arkansas River Wilderness all an hour to 90 minutes away. Many hiking trails in the National Forrest's are just a few minutes away. World Class fishing in the Gunnison River as well as Blue Mesa Reservoir. These are a few of the Pro's of this Thousand Trails Campground. The back in sites are fairly level. Some need a wedge level to bring your rig closer to level. Class A's have no issues backing into spots. 50-30-15 Amp, Sewer and Water at the majority of the spots. I stayed in the upper section and had no problem getting a reservation, even on busier weekends.

          The dig is that you will be backed up and beside other campers. By this, I mean their rigs will be within 20 feet of you. Sipping coffee, you will be able to have a conversation in a low voice with your camping neighbors. Not a big deal for me, I am a friendly and generous neighbor. Heck, I even share the fish I catch with those that do not have a Kayak or fishing gear. There is no Cellular service at this Campground. They have Wi-Fi, but I cannot attest to its strength or reliability; I use Starlink. They have Laundry at $2 a load for wash and $2 a load for dry. A small swimming pool that closes at 8. Bathrooms with showers that are cleaned daily. A nice paved road throughout.

          I use this Campground to explore and enjoy hiking, fishing and 4WD into remote areas near hear. I can stay 21 days, out 7 and right back for another 21 if I desire. I disperse camp and come back to do laundry, rinse tanks, resupply fresh water tank. Gunnison has a Safeway, Local Grocery and Walmart. The Walmart is not a super store and has very little in the way of groceries. Local Grocers and Safeway are your better choice for food.

          Montrose is an hour away. However, Hwy 50 is down to one lane once in the morning and once in the evening due to bridge repairs. You cannot pull a trailer across the bridge at any times. Towing, you are required to use County Road 26 detour. It also has a pilot car guide and at only a few times a day. It is almost 2 hour detour. Check with Colorado Dept. Transportation for info.

        • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Elk Creek Campground
          Aug. 20, 2024

          Elk Creek Campground

          Easy Access

          Stayed in the loop D Back-In section. It has water and electric. The bathrooms are clean and sanitary. No showers. Just sinks and toilets. You are in close proximity to other campers as is usual in a BLM or NFS campground. Not an issue really. There is a rodent issue at the camp. Use cotton balls soaked in mint oil under the hood of vehicles to deter from wires being chewed. Do not feed or leave food out. I had several chipmunks crawl up on me sitting in my camp chair. The night sky is awesome. Several hiking trails near to enjoy as well as off road exploring in the surrounding National Forest. Fly fishing in the Gunnison as well as great fishing and swimming in Blue Mesa Reservoir is a short walk or drive. The Village of Gunnison is 30 minutes away, Crested Butte an hour.



        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 tent campsite near City of Creede, CO?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near City of Creede, CO is Turkey Creek Road with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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