Clear Creek Picnic Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,493 ft
Elevation

The Clear Creek Picnic Site is located along Highway 40 in a spruce and fir forest setting with scenic views.

Facilities: There are 13 sites with picnic tables and fire grates. A restroom is available, but there is no drinking water.

Recreation: There are hiking, scenic viewing, camping, and fishing opportunities nearby.

View a COTREX map here.

 

Getting there

Located on Highway 40 about 4 miles north of Empire

39.77331, -105.76839 · 39°46'23.9"N 105°46'6.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.14.04.45.23.71.82.42.32.32.93.43.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Clear Creek Picnic Site

Can you reserve a site at Clear Creek Picnic Site?
No. Clear Creek Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Clear Creek Picnic Site

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.