House Creek
Open for the 2026 season but currently operating without electricity and water due to repairs. Crews are working to restore utilities. The dump station is closed; nearest alternatives are in Durango and Cortez. Season runs May through September.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 9:42PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 29 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Low pressure begins to dig southward from the PACNW on Friday, tapping into a fetch of Pacific moisture that will evolve into an atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms develop on Friday and Saturday across the region. Lighter rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will reflect, initially lower, moisture. However, a few thunderstorms could produce impactful downpours on saturated soils left over from last weekend's historic rainfall. Deeper moisture develops Saturday night and early Sunday. This is expected to produce heavier and more widespread rainfall across southeast UT and southwest CO Sunday and Monday, mostly below 10000 feet. While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated hillsides in the region. This could produce rock, mud, and debris flows onto roadways, as well as flash flood prone burn scars, washes, slot canyons, and arroyos. Early estimates predict an area of 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall for portions of southeast UT and southwest CO. This is a preliminary forecast that hinges on slight shifts in a strong moisture plume impacting the region. It also attempts to capture the most statistically likely outcome, despite stronger and weaker outlier predictions. Outdoor enthusiasts, motorists, and residents of recent flood impacted areas are encouraged to remain abreast of the developing forecast in the coming days.
From Recreation.gov
**House Creek Campground will open on Friday, May 8th without electricity and water. Please plan accordingly for this temporary loss of utilities. Crews are working to make repairs as soon as possible.**
About
House Creek Campground is located on the shores of McPhee Reservoir, the largest lake in San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado. The campground sits in a gently sloping meadow near the reservoir's high-water line. Expect little shade and hot conditions during summer months. The facility was recently renovated and features 22 campsites arranged in three loops, with 12 reservable sites, 10 first-come-first-served sites, and one group site. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water, trash service, picnic tables, fire grates, and a sanitary dump station. Some sites offer electric hookups for an additional fee. A four-lane boat ramp provides direct lake access. The Four Corners region surrounding the campground contains over 4,000 archaeological sites. Anasazi Heritage Center is 30 minutes away, Mesa Verde National Park is 90 minutes south, and Canyon of the Ancients and Hovenweep National Monument are within two hours.
Directions
From Dolores, turn left on 11th Street then continue on Dolores-Norwood Road (Forest Road 526) for approximately 7 miles. Turn left (southwest) on House Creek Road (Forest Road 528) and drive approximately 6 miles. The road dead-ends at the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 882-7296 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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