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A developed campground with the following attractions: hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycling, and ATV riding close by. Access to Lion Canyon multi-use trail from campground. East Bear Gulch, Stutz, and Tanner trailheads are all within six miles, and are multi-use trails.
From Hwy 50 in Canon City, go south on 9th street until 9th street turns into Elm Ave. Turn right on Elm Ave, proceed for one block and then turn left onto Oak Creek Grade Road. The campground is approximately 15 miles on the left.
It’s fine.... Free was great. Run down older campsites were okay at best. Perfect spot when everything else is sold out.
Great camping site. But FYI. There aren't any camping fairies that go around picking up your trash. Pack out more than you pack in!
Live this amazing camping spot! We go every year! Great camping spots! Hiking! Exploring!!
This is a great, nestled away spot for a quiet night in the canyon! Perfect for catching some rest while exploring the rock climbing in the canyon.
PLEASE PRACTICE LEAVE NO TRACE. If you don’t know what that is, look it up. The campground is no longer serviced and are only considered dispersed sites.
BEARS PRESENT. Due to the obvious abuse of the area, there are black bears present at this campground. We encountered a cub in the driveway leading to the sites in the middle of the afternoon.
Sharing pictures of the abuse in hopes that folks will attempt to self-police the area and protect it. This is very harmful to the wildlife in this area - not to mention the damage it does to the local environment.
