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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 9:24PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
At 924 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Mancos, or 26 miles north of Farmington, moving west at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mesa Verde Natl Park.
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.**
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.
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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