Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Trout Creek Recreation Area
Trout Creek Recreation Area is located near Steamboat Springs in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The terrain consists of forested areas and open grasslands. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Fish Creek Falls and the Yampa River Botanic Park, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
DESCRIPTION: Trout Creek offers 4 dispersed sites off a dirt road.
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES: Stream fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
CAMPING TRAILER USE: This area offers those with a trailer a pull-through to turn around.
FACILITIES & SERVICES: 1 Vault Toilet No Water No Trash Services, campers must pack out all trash
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are fire restrictions 970-638-4516
There is a restroom at the campsites. There is no drinking water, trash service or other facilities.
Location
Trout Creek Recreation Area is located in Colorado
Directions
The Trout Creek Recreation Area is located approximately 14 miles northwest of Yampa, along Trout Creek and Forest Road 925 (Rio Blanco CR 90). Directions from Yampa: 14 miles total: Go N/NW on County Road 17 approximately 5 miles to County Road 132. Turn left and go about 4 miles to FDR 925 (also known as RCR 132A and Rio Blanco CR 90). Go N/NW on FDR 925 approximately 5 miles to Trout Creek.
Coordinates
40.23873744197388 N
107.09311020596748 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Trout Creek Recreation Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 3 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 5 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 13 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 35 min from Fort Collins
