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 October 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 12:22PM MDT until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 10,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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.
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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