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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:34PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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
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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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