River Hill
The campground is currently closed for seasonal road closure. Roads typically reopen around mid-May, with the campground operating from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations available via Recreation.gov for 13 sites; 7 sites remain first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 11:36AM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - 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
River Hill Campground occupies a scenic meadow on the banks of the Rio Grande River in the Rio Grande National Forest, surrounded by willows and spruce trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Located 28 miles west of Creede, Colorado, the campground sits just below Rio Grande Reservoir and offers excellent access to trout fishing, river kayaking, and hiking in the San Juan Mountains. Two trailheads near the campground, Weminuche Creek Trail 818 and Grizzley Creek Trail 814, provide access to the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado's largest wilderness area featuring three 14,000-foot peaks. These trails connect to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The campground is also adjacent to Little Squaw Resort and near Forest Road 533, a popular 4WD route. The 20-site double-loop campground features well-screened sites with parking spurs, picnic tables, and fire rings. Facilities include two vault toilets with lights, potable water from hand pumps, and centralized trash collection during operating season. This is bear country, requiring proper food storage practices. The campground typically fills from mid-June through August, with campground hosts on site during the season.
Directions
From Creede, travel southwest on Colorado Highway 149 for 20.1 miles to the intersection with Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road) at milepost 41. Turn west on FR 520 and continue 9.5 miles on this gravel road to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 125ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 125ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| customerservice@pmcparks.com | |
| Phone | +1 (719) 658-0829 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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