About Denver Creek Campground
This first come, first served campground is located in the Willow Creek Valley along US Highway 125. The campground is divided into two loops, one on each side of the highway. Willow Creek flows by the west loop. **Facilities:** There are 22 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Most campsites lack shade. Additional facilities provided include restrooms, trash service and drinking water. **Recreation:** Popular activities include fishing in Willow Creek, scenic driving, hiking and wildlife viewing. View a [campground map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1098588.pdf).
- Fees: Check the [campground table](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/arp/recreation/?cid=fseprd527741&width=full) for fee information.
- Managed by: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Where: 12 mi north of Hot Sulphur Springs, CO · 40.25395, -106.0782
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Little Gravel Mountain Road | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Buffalo Creek | Horse | 1.7 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Bill Miller | Horse | 1.7 mi | 6.0 mi |
| Trail Creek | Horse | 1.9 mi | 2.6 mi |
| South Trail Creek | Horse | 2.3 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sommers-Bausch Observatory (University observatory), 46 mi.
Dump station: 11.1 mi
Water fill-up: 11.2 mi
Propane: 14.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 11 mi N of Hot Sulphur Springs 2.1 mi
- Willow Creek Group 10.2 mi
- Wild Camping 10.4 mi
- Highway 4 Pullout Dispersed camping 10.5 mi
- Stillwater Campground 11.2 mi
- Cutthroat Bay Group Campground 11.8 mi