River access defines the experience at Ute Creek Trailhead #819, a drive-in and walk-in campground in Rio Grande National Forest outside Silverton. The site sits directly on the water, with high bushes providing natural wind protection. It's set up to accommodate horses, with halter points, a tack bar, and wide spacing for trailers, making it a practical stop for equestrian groups. Foot trails also branch out from the trailhead. Toilets are on-site and have been reported as clean and well-stocked. Campers exploring places to camp around Silverton will find nearby options including Lost Trail, roughly 0.7 miles northwest. Pack-in, pack-out rules apply. This site works best for horse campers and hikers who want direct river access in a lightly used setting.
Description
Access to the Weminuche Wilderness
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsUte Creek Trailhead #819 is located in Colorado near Silverton
Coordinates
37.7592892 N
107.34317955 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 8 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 4 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 6 hrs 17 min from Farmington, NM
