Bristol Head Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in time is after 2:00 pm Check out time is before 12:00 pm
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 76.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.8170, -107.1386
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from the campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wildflowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wildlife, especially moose. Quiet secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.
From the USFS.
Is Bristol Head Campground free?
No. Bristol Head Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Bristol Head Campground?
From Creede, CO, take Hwy 149 south (toward Lake City) 21.6 miles to North Clear Creek Road sign (Forest Rd. 510). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 510 (gravel) and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
What are the rules at Bristol Head Campground?
Visitors must have a Colorado fishing license to fish in nearby South Clear Creek.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
