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This campground is located 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It is completely hidden from FR 510 and has 21 sites with parking spurs, tables and a fire ring in each. 2 vault type toilets are provided and potable drinking water comes from a well. This campground is only open from Memorial Day weekend to just after Labor Day weekend. Garbage cans are centrally located. Firewood is not provided. A host is stationed at the campground which is usually only about 1/3 full. It is adjacent to North Clear Creek which is great for fishing. Some sites are in sunny openings, while some sites are screened and shaded with small aspen/spruce/fir. This is a good general area to observe and take pictures of the aspen colors in the fall, and maybe see a Moose. This campground is recommended for solitude and quiet camping well away from towns and busy roads. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT. Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.
Directions from Creede, Colorado: Travel west on Colorado Highway 149 for 22.4 miles to Forest Road #510. Take FR # 510 north for 2.1 miles to campground entrance.
Just off CO 149. Short walk from parking area. Really nice place to stretch your legs.
The most majestic and powerful waterfall after the flat plains open up to the earth. Also there are two other beautiful waterfalls in the same area that you can hike right up to. Great camping at North Creek also. So many wild flowers and even wild strawberries! I shall return!!
Fantastic place to visit if you aren't a big hiker! North clear creek falls is right off the road and completely visible after a short 5 yard walk to the edge of the cliff. If you do want to hike a little visit the bottom of this park area and take about a half mile walk to the south fall where you can walk right up to the bottom. Beautiful spot.
We did both the overlook and hike and it was definitely a sight to see! The drive from Creede to Lake City is also very beautiful!!
