Can you reserve a site at Williams Creek Campground?

Yes, Williams Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Williams Creek Campground have?

61 sites in total, of which 60 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Williams Creek Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Williams Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Williams Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Williams Creek Campground?

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

Williams Creek Campground, Colorado — 60 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

This popular campground, 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and scenic opportunities.

Recreation

The campground is one mile from Williams Reservoir, a popular fishing and kayaking spot. There are several ATV and hiking trails approximately one to five miles beyond the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers many single family sites, some with water and sewer hookups and many with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two double sites and one triple site, suitable for larger family gatherings. There are a few level pull-through and back-in sites appropriate for larger RVs. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Firewood may be purchased from the camp host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among cedar, aspen and ponderosa pines. Some sites are located on the banks of Williams Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground; some have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

There are many fishing opportunities in the creek and in the nearby reservoir. A popular hike nearby is Piedra Falls, located a short distance from the campground. ATV enthusiasts enjoy Poison Park Road which is several miles from the campground, or traveling to East Fork Road to enjoy this four-wheel drive-only road to Silver Falls. Just a few miles north of Williams Creek Campground, is the Cimarrona Trail which begins across the road from its campground namesake. The Williams Creek Trail begins at the end of the Williams Creek Road, at the Palisades Horse Camp. Both run through the Weminuche Wilderness to connect with the Continental Divide Trail. In addition, the town of Pagosa Springs offers many festivals on the weekends and the hottest, deepest hot springs in the country.

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 – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
60 bookable sites
61 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, D, E, F

Site types

57 Standard Nonelectric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

61 campsites at Williams Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
51	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
52 - Host	A	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
53	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
54 Host	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
55	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
56	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
57	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
58	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
59	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
60	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
61	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
30	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
31	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
32	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
33	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
34	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
35	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
36	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
37	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Hike In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
38	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
39	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	Hike In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
40	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
41	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Drive In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
42	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
43	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
44	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
45	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
46	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
47	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Hike In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
48	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
49	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
50	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
25	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	30 ft	16	🐾
26	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
27	C	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
28	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
29	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
15	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
16	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	40 ft	16	🐾
17	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
18	D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
19	D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Severe	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
20	D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
21	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
22	D	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
23	D	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
24	D	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
01	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
02	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
03	E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
04	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
13	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	40 ft	16	🐾
14	E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	40 ft	8	🐾
05	F	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
06	F	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
07	F	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
08	F	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
09	F	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
10	F	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
11	F	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	20 ft	8	🐾
12	F	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Pagosa Springs, turn north on Piedra Road (Forest Road 361.) Turn right at the intersection of FS 631 and FS 640, about 3 miles north of Bridge Campground. The entrance is approximately 1/2 mile from the junction.

37.49520, -107.22670 · 37°29'42.7"N 107°13'36.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.1	4.5	3.4	2.4	2.3	1.1	4.2	4.4	4.3	3.7	3.0	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about Williams Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Williams Creek Campground?: Yes, Williams Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Williams Creek Campground have?: 61 sites in total, of which 60 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Williams Creek Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Williams Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Williams Creek Campground.
Does Williams Creek Campground have hookups?: Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Williams Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Williams Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard: $28 Premium (water/sewer): $35 Group: $100

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 = 45 ft

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Williams Creek Campground

Teal 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridge 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cimarrona (CO) 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Palisades Horse Camp 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine River 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thirty Mile 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
River Hill 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Vallecito Campground 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Copper Creek Trailhead 13 mi · Facility
Love Lake Picnic Site 16.1 mi · Facility
Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site 16.2 mi · Facility
West Fork Trailhead 17.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.

Williams Creek Campground