Can you reserve a site at Cow Creek North (CO)?

Yes, Cow Creek North (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cow Creek North (CO) have?

12 sites in total, of which 5 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Cow Creek North (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cow Creek North (CO).

Are campfires allowed at Cow Creek North (CO)?

Campfires are allowed at Cow Creek North (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cow Creek North (CO), Colorado — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and land.

All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.

Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.

Facilities

Cow Creek North Campground has 5 group sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. Vault toilets are provided. The landscape around the lake is open with very few trees and miles of mountain views. Each group site has 2 picnic tables and a fire ring.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

5 bookable sites
12 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: Cow Creek North

Site types

7 Management
5 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Cow Creek North (CO)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
006	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
007	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
008	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
009	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
010	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
011	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
012	Cow Creek North	Management	—	—	—	10	🐾
Group 01	Cow Creek North	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	20	🐾
Group 02	Cow Creek North	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	20	🐾
Group 03	Cow Creek North	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	30	🐾
Group 04	Cow Creek North	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	20	🐾
Group 05	Cow Creek North	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	20	🐾

Getting there

Directions from Silverthorne Colorado:

Take Blue River Pkwy ( CO-9 N ) for 23 miles, the Campground will be on your left

Directions from Kremmling Colorado:

Take CO-9 S for 14.9 miles, the Campground will be on your left

39.88352, -106.28766 · 39°53'0.7"N 106°17'15.6"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 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 Cow Creek North (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Cow Creek North (CO)?: Yes, Cow Creek North (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cow Creek North (CO) have?: 12 sites in total, of which 5 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Cow Creek North (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cow Creek North (CO).
Are campfires allowed at Cow Creek North (CO)?: Campfires are allowed at Cow Creek North (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cow Creek North (CO) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cow Creek North (CO)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cow Creek North (CO)

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Cataract Creek Campground 3.3 mi · Campground
McDonald Flats Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57 3.5 mi · Facility
Upper Cataract Lake #63 5.3 mi · Facility
Elliot's Ridge #1889 7.7 mi · Facility
Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 9.7 mi · Facility
Horseshoe Campground 10.2 mi · Campground
Ute Pass/Peak #24 10.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 970-468-7681
Email Help.WhiteRiver.Dillon@AmericanLL.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Cow Creek North (CO)