Ophir Creek Campground

Open

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.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 9:00PM MDT until July 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:00 PM — July 1st, 1:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...High fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 9:00PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:00 PM — July 1st, 1:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...High fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — July 1st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Fremont, Teller, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Lincoln, Elbert, Morgan, Washington and eastern Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Canon City, Cripple Creek, Walsenburg, Beulah, Rye, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Limon, Kiowa, Fort Morgan, and Akron. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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.

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

Availability

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