Indian Creek Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,466 ft
Elevation

The Indian Creek Trailhead is near the gate to the right of the parking area and accesses the Indian Creek Trail (#800), and Ringtail Trail (#699). After the trailhead the trail splits, both directions and will complete the loop. Taking the left fork, the trail goes uphill and contains the majority of the difficult sections. At approximately 1.75 miles, the trail crosses a social/unofficial trail, stay to the left and continue for a mile past a second social trail crossing. The main trail will take a sharp right at this point and heads north. At approximately half a mile, the trail will come to another junction, take the left fork to continue the loop. At approximately 1.5 miles up the trail, it will begin to descend in a north/northwesterly direction for another 1.5 miles. At the next junction, the trail goes straight ahead into Roxborough State Park or to the right to continue to loop. (Roxborough State Park does not allow bicycles within its boundaries except on this section.) Taking the right fork, the trail continues uphill for about 1.5 miles and then begins to descend back to the trailhead. The trail will cross two more junctions, at the first function take the left fork, and at the second take a right.

The facts

  • Season: Late May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

39.37939, -105.09996 · 39°22'45.8"N 105°5'59.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F464654596879858377655446
Low °F191926324150585748362618
Precip in0.81.01.92.82.62.12.32.31.61.41.10.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 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 Trailhead

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.

Restrictions:

  • Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
  • Max RV 20'
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times.
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
  • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
  • Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Indian Creek Trailhead

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

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