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Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping is located in the White River National Forest in Colorado. The area features forested terrain with creeks and trails. Nearby attractions include the Breckenridge Ski Resort and the McCullough Gulch Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

Description

USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest

Site pending completion in 2023. Seven sites in Spruce Creek and four sites in Crystal Creek have been selected. Parking for the Spruce Creek Trail is very popular along Spruce Creek Road on the weekend mornings so the best time to get a campsite is probably late afternoon or evening. No sites in this area are suitable for trailers. Sites 5-11 are high clearance vehicle recommended. AT&T cell service is intermittent and site dependent.

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Location

Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

39.433389652384875 N
106.06492667889285 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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.


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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2024

Autumnal leaf-peeping and star-gazing

Site 4 featured 3 well established campfire rings, one with a lean-to. The three spots are separated enough to enjoy with seclusion, also had plenty of parking. There are a number of easily accessible trails nearby. Surrounded by pines there weren't a lot of Aspens turning for the season visible from camp, but the hikes in the area led to some beautiful vistas and meadows that afforded opportunities to see seas of leaves turning. This site required AWD and good clearance to get to, but well worth it and offered a good out of the way camping experience and great star gazing opportunity as there was a new moon when we went, so saw plenty of shooting stars and the milky way!

Site4
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2024

Spruce Creek Camping

Great campsite overall! You park and then walk to your site which is set back and surrounded by gorgeous trees. Lots of flat ground. It did get very chilly here, so beware! Also, lots of moisture in the air. The fire pit was fantastic!!

Site#1
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Tyler S., September 20, 2024
  • Review photo of Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Tyler S., September 20, 2024
  • Review photo of Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by Tyler S., September 20, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

Great Forested Getaway

Great dispersed campsite very close to Breckinridge. The road getting to the campsites is VERY rocky/bumpy, 4-wheel drive is recommended. There are a few popular trails nearby which is a bonus. Sites were far enough away from each other to feel secluded, but overall the place was pretty busy on the weekend. Fire pits were already established and the ground was matted down for tents. Beware - the mosquitoes in August there are no joke, bring the bug spray!!

Site4
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by amber R., August 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping by amber R., August 5, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.