Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?

Yes, Mill Creek Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?

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

Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Campground (CO).

Mill Creek Campground (CO) — 31 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Mill Creek Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Lake City, Colorado at 9,500 feet above sea level. Nestled along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, the campground offers a fishing access trail for anglers and river access (though boating is not recommended from this location). The campground is surrounded by the Redcloud Peak and Handies Peak Wilderness Study Areas with world class hiking opportunities just a short drive away, including trails to three 14,000-foot peaks. From the campground, licensed OHV's and high clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicles can access the legendary Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway; a rugged 65 mile road system that connects the towns of Lake City, Silverton, and Ouray through the spectacular mountain scenery of the San Juan Mountains. The campground is accessible June through September.

Recreation

Mill Creek Campground is an ideal base camp for exploring the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway and the majestic San Juan Mountains. Whether you like to ride an off-highway vehicle, fly fish the Lake Fork, learn about the area's hardrock mining history, or challenge yourself to hike one of the 14,000-foot peaks, this area has something for everyone. There are also opportunities for viewing wildlife, seasonal wildflowers, and fishing the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River or nearby Lake San Cristobal.

Facilities

Mill Creek Campground has 22 campsites suitable for tent camping and medium sized RV's. Each campsite is limited to eight people and two vehicles. Each campsite features a metal fire ring with a cooking grate, a picnic table, and a bear-proof food storage box. Mill Creek Campground has vault restrooms, hand pumps for potable water, and bear-proof trash dumpsters on site. No electric or hookups are available at Mill Creek Campground. Campground hosts are available from June through early September.

Natural Features

Mill Creek offers shaded campsites among a mixed spruce/fir and aspen forest with magnificent mountain views of some of the highest peaks in Colorado and the sounds of the nearby Mill Creek and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 642-4940.

Nearby Attractions

Enjoy Lake City, nestled in the valley of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and Henson Creek, not only for shopping but to take in the impressive Hinsdale County Museum that celebrates the residents of past and present and tells of the rich railway history of the rail line that went to Lake City from 1889 to 1933. A variety of tours are also available including learning about the momental volcano that formed Lake City.

Lake City also is a Gateway Community for hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) that traverses 800 miles of majestic and challenging peaks dotted with abandoned homesteads, ghost towns, and remnants of Native Americans and settlers who flocked here to mine gold and silver. Other shorter hikes from town can lead to some wonderful waterfalls.

Discover Lake San Cristobal, the second largest natural lake in Colorado that was formed by the Slumgullion Earthflow that slid 700 years ago, damming the Lake Fork of the Gunnison. The lake offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities including boating and fishing and much more.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations cannot be modified less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date.
Only 2 modifications can be made to a 180-day advanced reservations sites.
Reservation cancellations occurring less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date are subject to NO REFUND.

The facts

31 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: A, Tent Loop

Site types

31 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed.

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31 campsites at Mill Creek Campground (CO)

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Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
1	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
10	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	43 ft	8	🐾
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	31 ft	8	🐾
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	48 ft	8	🐾
13	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
14	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾
16	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
18	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	41 ft	8	🐾
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	8	🐾
20	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	28 ft	8	🐾
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	28 ft	8	🐾
22	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	43 ft	8	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	33 ft	8	🐾
4	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	34 ft	8	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	36 ft	8	🐾
6	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	21 ft	8	🐾
7	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	29 ft	8	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	39 ft	8	🐾
9	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	37 ft	8	🐾
23	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
24	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
25	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
26	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
27	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
28	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
29	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
30	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾
31	Tent Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Lake Highway, take highway 149 south for about 2 miles. Turn right onto County Road 30 and continue for about 10.5 miles. Mill Creek Campground is on the left, over the bridge.

37.90726, -107.39283 · 37°54'26.1"N 107°23'34.2"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

At Mill Creek Campground thirteen sites are RESERVABLE up to 180-days in advance during peak season, Memorial Day through September 30th. The remaining nine sites are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED with camp fee paid on site with cash or check. Sites cost $20 per night. Please pay with cash or check in the fee envelope at the campground for FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED sites.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Mill Creek Campground (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?: Yes, Mill Creek Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mill Creek Campground (CO) have?: 31 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Campground (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Campground (CO).

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-24.

Mill Creek Campground (CO)