About Rock Creek Campground
This campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees. There are 10 sites of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull through sites. Length of sites varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground with some sites located next to the creek. This campground/picnic area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season. **Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.**
- Fees: Single site - $10/night Day use - $10/day (picnicking) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.
- Season: May 15th
- Managed by: USFS - Rio Grande National Forest
- Where: 13 mi southwest of Monte Vista, CO · 37.46902, -106.33233
- 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–Apr.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Cr Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| North Rock | Horse | 0.3 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Archery | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Dry Creek | Horse | 1.8 mi | 8.2 mi |
| Alamosa Rock | Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 5.5 mi |
| Bishop Rock South Trail | Horse | 2.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Chimney Rock National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 39 mi.
Propane: 22.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.