State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 10
Elevation: 9170
County: Rio Grande
Free: Yes
About: his campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees. There are 10 sites of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull throughs. Length of sites varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground with some sites located next to the creek. This campground/picnic area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season.
Fees: none (2011)
Usage: Light
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: No horses in campground sites. Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish in Rock Creek.
Closest Town: Monte Vista
Directions: In Monte Vista, CO, take State 15 south 2.4 miles to Rock Creek Campground sign. Turn right go 2.5 miles to a “T” intersection. Turn left onto County Rd. 28 and go 10 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: County Rd. 28 is dirt after 3.1 miles and single-lane in places.