Rio Grande Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served only. May be inaccessible due to snow levels or spring road closures. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. The Fire Weather Watch for Friday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 12:40AM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. The Fire Weather Watch for Friday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 9:54PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * 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.
About
Rio Grande Campground sits in a grassy meadow right on the banks of the Rio Grande River, offering direct fishing access and serving as a popular put-in and take-out point for summer rafting. Despite its proximity to Highway 149, the campground sits below the road in the river bottom, reducing highway noise. The campground features 7 sites: three gravel pull-throughs and four dead-end gravel spurs. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. At 9,300 feet elevation, this is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Campers must pack out all trash and bring their own water. The access road is narrow and steep, making this campground unsuitable for large RVs or long/wide trailers. Maximum spur length is 25 feet, and not all sites accommodate vehicles of that length. This is bear country, so proper food storage is required. A Colorado fishing license is required to fish in the river, and the river poses a safety hazard for unsupervised children.
Directions
From Creede, CO go 8.5 miles west on CO Highway 149 (toward Lake City), then follow signs to Rio Grande Fisherman's Area.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 657-3321 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Rio Grande Campground |
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