Can you reserve a site at Lake Creek (Co)?

Yes, Lake Creek (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Lake Creek (Co) have?

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

Are pets allowed at Lake Creek (Co)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Creek (Co).

Lake Creek (Co)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: up to 8
People per site: 8,216 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

Lake Creek Campground is a small, shaded campground with abundant trees. There are 11 campsites, with some streamside sites.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (719) 489-2034.

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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4 campsites at Lake Creek (Co)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

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	—	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

38.26414, -105.65969 · 38°15'50.9"N 105°39'34.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	0.7	0.8	1.4	1.7	1.9	0.9	2.1	2.2	1.6	1.2	0.7	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 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 Lake Creek (Co)

Can you reserve a site at Lake Creek (Co)?: Yes, Lake Creek (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lake Creek (Co) have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Lake Creek (Co)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Creek (Co).
Does Lake Creek (Co) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$25 per site fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each fee for extra vehicles. $10 day use fee. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available for camping or day-use. All sites are first-come, first-served and must be occupied the first night.

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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