Can you reserve a site at House Creek?

Yes, House Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does House Creek have?

49 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at House Creek?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at House Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at House Creek.

Are campfires allowed at House Creek?

Campfires are allowed at House Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

House Creek, Colorado — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

House Creek Campground is located on the shores of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.

Recreation

McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located within the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers group and single-family sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a gently sloping meadow near the reservoir's high-water line. The is no shade and the area is hot during summer.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Southwestern Colorado, part of the Four Corners region, contains more than 4,000 archaeological sites and more than 600 cliff dwellings. Many sites offer glimpses of the ancient Anasazi culture, for which this area is known.

Anasazi Heritage Center is 30 minutes northwest of Dolores. Mesa Verde National Park is an hour and a half drive south of the campground. Canyon of the Ancients is an hour and a half hours southwest. Hovenweep National Monument is an hour and 45 minutes west.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
23 bookable sites
49 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Group, Loop Bald Eagle, Loop Bald eagle, Loop Osprey, Loop Red Tail Hawk, Loop Red Tailed Hawk, MANAGEMENT

Site types

26 Management
11 Standard Electric
11 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Book on Recreation.gov

49 campsites at House Creek

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
017	Bald Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
018	Bald Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
020	Bald Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
022	Bald Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
001	Golden Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	37 ft	16	🐾
002	Golden Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
003	Golden Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
004	Golden Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
005	Golden Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
Great Horned Owl	Group	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	60	🐾
019	Loop Bald Eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	16	🐾
021	Loop Bald eagle	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
006	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
007	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
008	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	37 ft	8	🐾
009	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
010	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
011	Loop Osprey	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
013	Loop Red Tail Hawk	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
012	Loop Red Tailed Hawk	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
014	Loop Red Tailed Hawk	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
015	Loop Red Tailed Hawk	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
016	Loop Red Tailed Hawk	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
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Getting there

From Colorado Highway 145, turn at 11th Street, continue on Country Road 31, which becomes Forest Road 526 at the Forest Boundary. Continue 6 miles and turn left at Forest Road 528. The road dead-ends at the complex.

37.52028, -108.53056 · 37°31'13.0"N 108°31'50.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.2	1.3	0.5	1.1	1.8	2.3	1.8	1.7	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about House Creek

Can you reserve a site at House Creek?: Yes, House Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does House Creek have?: 49 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at House Creek?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at House Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at House Creek.
Does House Creek have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at House Creek?: Campfires are allowed at House Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard: $27 Electric Hookup: $36 Group: $110

Restrictions:

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 50 ft

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near House Creek

McPhee Recreation Complex 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mavreeso Campground 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Dolores Campground 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Transfer Campground 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Guard Station 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
House Creek Boating Site 0.4 mi · Facility
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - Visitor Center and Museum 3.2 mi · Facility
Phil's World 11.2 mi · Facility
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center 14.4 mi · Facility
Bradfield Recreation Site 14.4 mi · Facility
Morefield Campground 16.3 mi · Campground
Mud Springs RMZ 16.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

House Creek