Deer Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2 pm. Check out: 12 pm (noon). Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- N/A
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 58.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.5082, -105.5540
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities Deer Creek Campground is a heavily wooded campground located at 9,168 feet. Mature trees provide shade and hiking trails are nearby. Deer Creek and Camp Creek meet to run next to the campground, providing the soothing sounds of running water. No dump station, electricity or water hook-ups available. This campground has 13 First Come first served campsites. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (303) 647-2366.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Deer Creek Campground free?
No. Deer Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Deer Creek Campground?
From Denver, travel US Highway 285 south toward Fairplay for approximately 25 miles to the top of Crow Hill. Turn north onto Park County Road 43A going towards the community of Harris Park. After 7 miles, the road splits; stay left onto the dirt road. The campground will be on your left after 2 miles.
What are the rules at Deer Creek Campground?
The following restrictions apply to this campground : Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE. No water.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
