Road Canyon Campground
Currently open with off-season services. Concessionaire operations begin May 22, 2026. Peak season rates apply Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served only. Road may be inaccessible due to snow or spring conditions.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM 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
Road Canyon Campground is a small, secluded option when other Rio Grande Reservoir Road campgrounds are full. Situated at 9,300 feet at the head of Road Canyon Reservoir, the campground occupies a fully open meadow with no tree screening from the road. Each of the six sites features a parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. The campground provides access to Road Canyon Reservoir, where boats are permitted with trolling motors only and no wakes. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout and supports natural brook trout populations. A primitive boat ramp is available. Fishing and wildlife viewing are primary activities. Facilities are minimal: a vault toilet is provided but there is no potable water, firewood, or trash receptacles. Campers must pack out all trash. Bear country food storage regulations apply April 1 through December 1. An undeveloped overflow camping area is located directly across the road.
Directions
From Creede, travel southwest on Highway 149 for approximately 20 miles to the intersection with Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road). Turn west on FR 520 and drive almost 6 miles to the campground.
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 - $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 657-3321 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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