Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground
Donna H.
Reviewed May. 25, 2022

Forested River Camping

Lovely small campground with lots of shady, generous campsites, some by the Little Squaw Creek and upper Rio Grande River, and others up next to rock bluffs. The site and facilities were very clean and the camp hosts extremely nice and well versed on this area of Rio Grande National Forest! No electric or sewer hookups, with community well water pumps, and restrooms. Fishing was really good, artificial lures only! Wildlife included elk, moose, bear, deer, chipmunks, rabbits, magpies, ravens, hummingbirds, swallows, and Spring flora were everywhere! Road to camps are rock/dirt, and not very RV friendly (lots of washboards and fallen rock), and if you're not good with heights, some of the road narrows with drop off sides and no railing/barriers. We were there in late May and the nights got down into the 20s, with some heavy wet snow that melted off the next day. Took a drive up past Lost Creek Campground to one of the high meadows and it was breathtaking! Did I mention the elevation of over 10,000 feet? There is a large forested area that has burned, but aspens and other new growth are coming back. Overall, this has been one of our favorite campgrounds. Some sites are reservable and the rest are FCFS. America the Beautiful and Golden Age Passes are accepted.

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  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Rio Grande National Forest River Hill Campground by Donna H., May 25, 2022