Rock Creek 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 · 92.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.4690, -106.3323
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 throughs. 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.
From the USFS.
Is Rock Creek Campground free?
No. Rock Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Rock Creek Campground?
In Monte Vista, CO, take State 15 south 2.4 miles to Rock Creek Campground sign. Turn right go 2.5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto County Rd. 28 and go 10 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: County Rd. 28 is dirt after 3.1 miles and single-lane in places.
What are the rules at Rock Creek Campground?
No horses in campground sites. Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish in Rock 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.
