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Soap Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 47.7 mi
Coordinates
38.5479, -107.3178
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.5479° N · 107.3178° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This campground provides access to the southern trails of the West Elk Wilderness, via the Coal Mesa Trailhead. There are 21 campsites.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Soap Creek Campground free?

No. Soap Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Soap Creek Campground?

From Gunnison, CO, taking US Highway 50 to Colorado State Highway 92. Turn right on to Highway 92 and travel one mile to County Road 721 (Forest Road #721). Turn right on Forest Road #721 and drive 7.25 miles to Forest Road #824. Turn right onto Forest Road #824 and travel 0.5 miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Soap Creek Campground?

This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.

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.

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