USFS · Campground · Free
Spruce Campground, located on Cebolla Creek, lies between the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness Areas. This area is popular with hikers, backpackers and anglers.
From the USFS.
Yes. Spruce Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
From Lake City, CO, drive nine miles southeast on State Highway 149 to Forest Road 788. Turn left on Forest Road 788 and drive eight miles to the campground, past Deer Lakes and Hidden Valley Campgrounds.
This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.