Rio Grande Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week with quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 77.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.7627, -107.0114
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks of the Rio Grande River. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep. The area offers fishing access to the Rio Grande River, and is a put in - take out point for summer rafting. Even though the grounds sit next to State highway 149, there is little highway noise as the campsites sits down below the road in the river bottom. The river is very near the campground and is a safety hazard to children if unsupervised. Be careful. The area has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fireplace rings. Three sites are gravel pull-throughs and four sites are dead-end gravel spurs. Download campsite descriptions (.docx).Elevation is 8,800 feet. Camping limit is 14 days. Amenities: No trash facilities, you must Pack Out all Trash.
From the USFS.
Is Rio Grande Campground free?
No. Rio Grande Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Rio Grande Campground?
From Creede, CO go 8.5 miles west on CO Highway 149, then follow signs to Rio Grande Fisherman's Area
What are the rules at Rio Grande Campground?
Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish in the river. Area not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers due to narrow and steep access road.
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.
