Can you reserve a site at River Hill?

Yes, River Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at River Hill?

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

Are campfires allowed at River Hill?

Campfires are allowed at River Hill. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

River Hill, Colorado — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.

Recreation

Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Facilities

The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights. Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site.

Natural Features

The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.

Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 125 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: RIVER HILL

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade

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

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at River Hill

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
002	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	75 ft	8
003	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
004	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8
005	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	8
006	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
007	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
008	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	8
009	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8
010	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
011	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	125 ft	8
012	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	75 ft	8
013	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	125 ft	8
014	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	55 ft	8
015	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8
016	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	8
017	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
018	RIVER HILL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8

Getting there

From Alamosa, CO, go west on Highway 160 to South Fork. Take Highway 149 southwest through Creede and continue on Highway 149 for about 20 miles to milepost 41 (Forest Road 520) and Rio Grande Reservoir Road. Travel about 10 miles on this gravel road to the campground.

37.73000, -107.23197 · 37°43'48.0"N 107°13'55.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.3	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.4	0.8	1.6	2.1	2.0	2.1	1.6	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 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

Season Dates Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates Friday Before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend Single Site $20.00 Double Site $40.00

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

Common questions about River Hill

Can you reserve a site at River Hill?: Yes, River Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does River Hill have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at River Hill?: 125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at River Hill?: Campfires are allowed at River Hill. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single site - $29 to $33/night. Double site - $58 to $62/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Restrictions:

Near the Rio Grande Reservoir & Road Canyon Reservoirs. Boats allowed, no wakes are permitted, trolling motors are okay. A primitive boat ramp is also available. Located near the upper stretches of the Rio Grande River. Must have Colorado fishing license to fish lakes and streams.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near River Hill

Thirty Mile 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Road Canyon Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site 3 mi · Facility
Road Canyon Boat Ramp 3.8 mi · Facility
Texas Creek Summer Home Group Trailhead 5.7 mi · Facility
Crooked Creek Dispersed Area 5.7 mi · Campground
Spring Creek Reservoir Picnic Site 6.9 mi · Facility
Bristol Head Campground 7.7 mi · Campground
Silver Thread Campground 8 mi · Campground
North Clear Creek Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
Love Lake Picnic Site 12.1 mi · Facility
Rio Grande Campground 12.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

River Hill