Can you reserve a site at Bristol Head Campground?

No. Bristol Head Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Bristol Head Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,513 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

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.

37.81894, -107.14590 · 37°49'8.2"N 107°8'45.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 73°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	36	42	48	58	68	73	70	64	55	43	34
Low °F	2	3	12	19	27	34	40	39	33	23	13	2
Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.6	1.0	0.8	2.3	3.0	2.1	1.5	0.9	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bristol Head Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bristol Head Campground?: No. Bristol Head Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Bristol Head Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bristol Head Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Site - $26 to $30/night. $12 per day-use picnicking. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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