Within San Isabel National Forest, Silver Creek on Country Road 47 provides dispersed camping along a forest service road system. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in site, which sits approximately 8 miles south of Poncha Springs in the Colorado high country.
Campers access the area via County Road 47, where multiple informal camping spots spread along the roadway. The dispersed format means no designated sites, restrooms, or water sources. Nearby options include Silver Creek Road Dispersed — San Isabel NF less than a mile north and several other forest service dispersed areas within the same drainage. This setup works well for self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions and standard Leave No Trace practices.
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Map & DirectionsSilver Creek on Country Road 47 is located in Colorado near Poncha Springs
Coordinates
38.402801 N
106.127163 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 18 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 43 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 53 min from Boulder, CO
