Can you reserve a site at Michigan Creek?

Yes, Michigan Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Michigan Creek have?

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

Michigan 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

Michigan Creek Campground is four miles northwest of Jefferson off CR 35 and CR 54. It has 12 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. The elevation is 10,100 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, and fire rings. There is no trash or water service at this campground. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Contact Info

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

The facts

Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October — 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

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4 campsites at Michigan 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

39.41156, -105.88441 · 39°24'41.6"N 105°53'3.9"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	2.3	2.5	2.8	3.4	2.7	1.3	2.5	2.1	1.9	2.3	2.3	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 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 Michigan Creek

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

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one 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. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites m

Restrictions:

Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving.
Maximum of eight people per site.
Facility roads are not paved.
No more than a 14-night consecutive stay.
Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks
Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Michigan Creek

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Creek 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen (Co) 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Selkirk 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roberts Cabin 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hall Valley 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lodgepole Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) #355 3.6 mi · Facility
Boreas Pass Section House 4.4 mi · Facility
French Gulch #2 5.3 mi · Facility
Gibson Lake Trailhead 6.4 mi · Facility
Hall Valley Campground 6.5 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Michigan Creek