King Creek Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

8,387 ft
Elevation
Trailhead to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy during hunting season. For any more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.

Getting there

Take I-70 to Wolcott and travel north on highway 131 toward the community of Toponas. Just before Toponas at the old school house, turn left and go west on Routt County Road 5. Travel approximately 2 miles and make a left on Road 5A. Travel south on 5A about one mile to the parking area. The trailhead provides access to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Area, which has scenic vistas, and offers hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded setting.

40.03170, -106.84642 · 40°1'54.1"N 106°50'47.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.31.92.12.61.91.12.22.01.82.02.12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fee

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about King Creek Trailhead

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

Camping near King Creek Trailhead

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

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