Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping is located in the [White River National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/colorado/near/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.

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.

Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

Blue River, CO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Blue River, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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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!!

Great Forested Getaway 

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!!

Spruce Creek Camping

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! 

Autumnal leaf-peeping and star-gazing

Beautiful views but no road access. I hiked up to see the spot but given the fact that I only prepped to car camp the hike is a little unmanageable for car camping easy access. 

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