Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

Campground · Colorado · 7 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
7,227 ft
Elevation
INDIAN CREEK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

Overview

Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground.

The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Equestrian Trail. The area provides a pleasant atmosphere plus nearby access to the Rampart Range, a well known off-highway vehicle riding area. The area boasts wildlife like mule deer, turkey, elk and black bears. The Roxborough State Park is located to the northeast of the campground as has a reputation for its dramatic red-rock formations.

Recreation

The Indian Creek Trail, which is also called the Bear Creek Trail, is a loop trail that extends for 14 miles. In addition to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers also enjoy taking on the scenic journey.

Facilities

Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground, which has 7 campsites.

Four hitching rails and some small corrals are provided for common use. Drinking water is on hand from hydrants. There is no watering trough available. The campground is adjacent to the Indian Creek Campground, which is available for family camping.

Natural Features

Campsites sit among a mix of trees that provide both shade and sun throughout the day. These include Ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, Douglas fir, aspen and spruce.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet in altitude.

Contact Info

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

The facts

  • 7 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: INDE

Site types

  • 7 Equestrian Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

7 campsites at Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001INDEEquestrian NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
002INDEEquestrian NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
003INDEEquestrian NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
004INDEEquestrian NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
005INDEEquestrian NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
006INDEEquestrian NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
007INDEEquestrian NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Sedalia, drive about 10 miles west on Highway 67 and the entrance is about a half mile from the intersection of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Rd.

39.39167, -105.10889 · 39°23'30.0"N 105°6'32.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434654596879848376645142
Low °F141522293847545243312314
Precip in0.80.92.02.92.61.92.02.21.61.41.10.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

Can you reserve a site at Indian Creek Equestrian Campground?
Yes, Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Creek Equestrian Campground have?
7 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Creek Equestrian Campground?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Indian Creek Equestrian Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Creek Equestrian Campground.
Does Indian Creek Equestrian Campground have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.

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

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