House Creek
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground typically operates from early May through late September with full services. Between November and May, no services are available including water, trash pickup, or restrooms.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Falls Creek Closure Area, Camping, and Motor Vehicle Travel Restrictions
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R.
Dolores River Restoration Project Closure Order
The Dolores Ranger District has issued a Forest Closure Order for Dolores River Restoration Project located on "The Beach" for the construction of instream structures and bank improvements.
West Fork Road and Bridge Closure Order
The Pagosa Ranger District's West Fork Bridge is closed by Forest Order due to damage during the October 2025 flood events. Forest Road 648 (West Fork) is closed at location identified by this order.
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
In early October, severe flooding events created ongoing safety and access concerns for Forest users on the Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest.
Lemon Reservoir Restrictions
The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:
Cascade Flume Safety Closure
Area closure: The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety during the Cascade Tacoma Flume repair. The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area.
McPhee Reservoir Prohibitions
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:
Mancos/Dolores Camping Restrictions
The following are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands on the Mancos-Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest.
Forest Orders
Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.
About
House Creek Campground is located on the shores of McPhee Reservoir, the largest reservoir within San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado. The recently renovated facility offers 22 campsites in three loops (Golden Eagle, Osprey, Red Tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle), with 12 sites available for reservation, 1 group site, and additional first-come, first-served sites. Several sites include electric hookups, and some have shade shelters. The campground sits in a gently sloping meadow near the reservoir's high-water line with minimal natural shade, making it hot during summer months. McPhee Reservoir features 50 miles of shoreline and supports both warm and cold-water fish species including walleye, bass, trout, crappie, northern pike, perch, and kokanee salmon. A boat ramp within the campground provides easy water access for boating, water skiing, and swimming. The area is part of the Four Corners region, close to significant archaeological sites including Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi Heritage Center, Canyon of the Ancients, and Hovenweep National Monument. The campground provides picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, and vault toilets at each site. From late September through October, limited services are available. The dump station was permanently closed as of June 2025.
Directions
From Dolores, turn left on 11th Street then continue on Dolores-Norwood Road (County Road 31), which becomes Forest Road 526 at the Forest boundary. Continue approximately 7 miles and turn left (southwest) on House Creek Road (Forest Road 528). Drive approximately 6 miles to the campground at the end of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mandy@rockymountainrec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (661) 702-1420 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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