Hayden Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check out: 12 pm (noon)'Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 49.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.3297, -105.8236
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Hayden Creek Campground is a hidden gem on the Salida Ranger District. The campground is small with only eleven sites. It is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and at the base of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.The campground is wooded and very secluded. Sites are best suited to tent camping or small trailers or RV's. Vehicles 25 ft. or less work best in the area.Prior to Memorial Day weekend and after Labor Day, trash service may not be available.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Hayden Creek Campground free?
No. Hayden Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Hayden Creek Campground?
From Canon City, Colorado travel west on Highway 50 to Coaldale. Turn left onto County Road 6. Stay on this road for 5 miles, passing Cutty s private campground and Coaldale campground on the left.
What are the rules at Hayden Creek Campground?
Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). Maximum length of RV is 30 ft. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
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.
