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Oak Creek Campground

Closed

The campground is reported as permanently closed according to the Pike-San Isabel National Forests website. A December 2025 review confirms this closure status. Campers should contact the San Carlos Ranger District at 719-269-8500 to verify current status before visiting.

San Isabel National Forest

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.

San Isabel National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

San Isabel National Forest

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.

About

Oak Creek Campground sits at approximately 7,600 feet elevation in the San Carlos Ranger District of Pike-San Isabel National Forests, about 15 miles southwest of Canon City along Oak Creek Grade Road. This primitive, free campground offers 15 unnumbered sites suitable for tents and very small trailers in a quiet wooded mountain setting. Each site includes a parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring with grill. The campground has three older vault toilets that are not ADA-accessible. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. There are no trash receptacles, requiring full pack-out of all waste. The campground provides direct trailhead access to the 2.14-mile Lion Canyon multiuse trail. Additional multiuse trails including East Bear Gulch, Stutz, and Tanner trailheads are within 6 miles. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycling, and ATV riding.

Directions

From Highway 50 in Canon City, go south on 9th Street until it turns into Elm Avenue. Turn right on Elm Avenue, proceed one block, then turn left onto Oak Creek Grade Road. The campground is approximately 15 miles on the left. Oak Creek Grade is a steep gravel road with tight switchbacks.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length 25ft
Max Trailer Length 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 269-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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