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.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 6:46PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Colorado, including the following areas, the Eastern San Juan Mountains, and the Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected to fall Sunday and Monday across the area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently experienced flooding. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
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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