Deer Creek Campground

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
9,086 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

Deer Creek Campground is a heavily wooded campground located at 9,168 feet. Mature trees provide shade and hiking trails are nearby. Deer Creek and Camp Creek meet to run next to the campground, providing the soothing sounds of running water. No dump station, electricity or water hook-ups available. This campground has 13 First Come first served campsites.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (303) 647-2366.

The facts

  • Season: year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Deer Creek Campground

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Getting there

39.50823, -105.55401 · 39°30'29.6"N 105°33'14.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.70.81.52.22.41.83.73.11.71.20.80.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 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 Deer Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Deer Creek Campground?
Yes, Deer Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deer Creek Campground have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Scan and Pay is available. First-come, first-served sites mu

Restrictions:

  • Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
  • 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.

Accessibility:

  • Universally accessible picnic tables and vault toilet are available.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Deer Creek Campground

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

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