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Ophir Creek Campground

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Open early May through late September, weather dependent. Full services run Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; reduced services may extend through mid-October depending on snow conditions. Both reservable and first-come-first-served sites available. Reservations require a minimum 2-night stay on weekends and 3-night stay on holiday weekends; walk-ups are exempt from minimums.

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Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

July 20th, 4:10 PM — 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

July 20th, 9:10 AM — 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

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.

About

Ophir Creek Campground is a well-established Forest Service campground nestled in the pines at 8,876 feet in the San Carlos Ranger District of Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The campground offers 31 sites, with sites 1-19 accommodating either 2 tents with 2 vehicles or 1 RV, while sites 20-31 are designated tent-only with limited parking for cars and motorcycles only. Recreation opportunities include fishing in Ophir Creek, hiking (including a one-mile trail to a waterfall behind site 22), mountain biking, and ATV riding on designated trails. Bishop's Castle, a quirky stone castle built by one man over decades, is just a 4-mile drive away. Bears are common in the area, and a bear closure order requires all food and scented items to be stored in a bear-resistant manner. Firewood is available for purchase at the host site for $10 per bundle. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees.

Directions

From Lake Isabel, go 6 miles north on State Highway 165, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 360. Travel about 100 feet and turn left onto Forest Service Road 361. Continue past a private campground and travel 0.5 miles to Ophir Creek Campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Mingus Ranch 2.1mi Davenport Campground 2.0mi Spruce Group Campground 5.9mi Ponderosa Group Campground 5.9mi Southside Campground 5.8mi St. Charles Campground 6.0mi La Vista Campground 5.9mi La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel 5.9mi St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel 6.0mi

Amenities

Water Yes
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 $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 269-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

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USFS Ophir Creek Campground

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