Lake Creek tumbles past this first-come, first-serve campground set in lodgepole pine and aspen forest along Colorado Highway 82. Sites spread across two loops with gravel pads, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground sits close enough to the road that sites 1 and 3 pick up highway noise during daytime hours, though traffic quiets after dark when Independence Pass sees little use.
Most sites offer decent spacing and shade from the mature forest canopy. The lower loop positions campers closer to Lake Creek, where the water rushes over rocks and boulders. N I. notes "You will spot anglers all along the creek enjoying fly fishing." A camp host stays on-site to answer questions and sell firewood, while vault toilets serve both loops.
The campground currently operates without potable water, requiring campers to bring their own supply or travel to Leadville for refills. Cell service proves spotty throughout most sites, with T-Mobile users finding limited signal near the front gate. The maintained dirt access road handles most vehicles adequately, though it's not perfectly smooth.
Elevation here brings potential altitude concerns for some visitors. Check-in starts at 2 PM with checkout at noon, and quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM. The location provides access to hiking trails up Independence Pass and proximity to Twin Lakes for additional recreation.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
It sits in a shady Aspen and Lodgepole Pine forest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road.
Facilities
Parry Peak Campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsParry Peak is located in Colorado near Granite
Coordinates
39.067119 N
106.409499 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 6/5/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/5/26
AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 6/5/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 6/5/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/5/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 6/5/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 21 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 31 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Pueblo, CO
