The sound of rushing creek water is the defining feature at Wild Cherry Creek Trailhead, a free dispersed camping area set within Rio Grande National Forest. A handful of spots with established fire pits sit close to the trailhead, making setup straightforward for hikers and equestrians staging trips into the backcountry. The road in gets rougher near the end but is manageable in a standard SUV. Verizon LTE runs between one and three bars depending on line of sight, and late-summer bugs are present but not excessive. This spot works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with minimal infrastructure and a short, rough approach.
Description
The Wild Cherry Creek Trail is 5.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 961 and ends at Wild Cherry Lake. This trail offers the opportunity for a long day trip or a pleasant overnight. It is easy to follow and easy access to fishing in the lake and big game. Several good campsites exist along the route.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWild Cherry Creek Trailhead is located in Colorado near Crestone
Coordinates
38.10066832907109 N
105.77070615150289 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/13/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/13/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 31 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 52 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 17 min from Denver, CO
- 3 hrs 27 min from Boulder, CO










