Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to the Rio Grande River at this Forest Service campground, where several reviewers mention casting lines right from their sites. River Hill accommodates RVs up to 125 feet and operates from early June through late August at $29-$33 per night. The campground features vault toilets, drinking water, and allows campfires, though pets are not permitted.
Sites back up to both the river and open meadow areas, with some positioned close enough that campers report sleeping to the sound of moving water. Clean restrooms and an old-fashioned hand pump add practical amenities. The Box Canyon trailhead begins at the campground for those looking to explore beyond their site. For additional camping options in the region, see campgrounds around Rio Grande National Forest.
Description
Overview
River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.
Recreation
Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Facilities
The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights. Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site.
Natural Features
The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Fee Info
Season Dates Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates Friday Before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend Single Site $20.00 Double Site $40.00
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRiver Hill is located in Colorado
Directions
From Alamosa, CO, go west on Highway 160 to South Fork. Take Highway 149 southwest through Creede and continue on Highway 149 for about 20 miles to milepost 41 (Forest Road 520) and Rio Grande Reservoir Road. Travel about 10 miles on this gravel road to the campground.
Address
FS 520
Creede, CO 81130
Coordinates
37.730004 N
107.23197 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/14/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/14/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 53 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 48 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 10 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 6 hrs 2 min from Farmington, NM
