Bristol Head Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

37.818938, -107.1459 , CO

Description

This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length.  There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs.  Sits in a meadow on a bench above  South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby.  

14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.

Directions

From Creede, CO, take Hwy 149 south (toward Lake City) 21.6 miles to North Clear Creek Road sign (Forest Rd. 510). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 510 (gravel) and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.

Activities

AUTO TOURING CAMPING HIKING HUNTING PICNICKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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