Can you reserve a site at Hayden Creek?

Yes, Hayden Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Hayden Creek have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Hayden Creek — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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

Hayden Creek Campground is a hidden gem on the Salida Ranger District. The campground is small with only eleven sites. It is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and at the base of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The campground is wooded and very secluded. Sites are best suited to tent camping or small trailers or RV's. Vehicles 25 ft. or less work best in the area.

Contact Info

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

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Hayden Creek

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

38.32967, -105.82363 · 38°19'46.8"N 105°49'25.1"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

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Precip in	2.0	2.4	2.4	3.0	2.4	1.2	2.4	2.1	2.0	1.8	1.6	2.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about Hayden Creek

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

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22 per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle. $10.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. Sites must be occupied the first nigh

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV).
Maximum length of RV is 30 ft.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Hayden Creek

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Monarch Pass Overlook & Trailhead 29.5 mi · Facility
South Colony Basin 29.9 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-04.

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