Miller Creek

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
8,166 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

Miller Creek Campground is located where Miller Creek flows into Lemon Reservior.  It has 12 campsites with a choice of sun or shade and easy access to the water; 5 of the sites share a large parking area.  RVs can be leveled without much difficulty. The campground has a concrete boat ramp at its north end. A shady roadside picnic area has 4 tables available for day use. 

Contact Info

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

The facts

  • Season: May – September — 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 Miller Creek

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

37.40460, -107.66120 · 37°24'16.6"N 107°39'40.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F374047546375797670594637
Low °F91119263543494841322213
Precip in2.72.52.01.61.60.93.03.53.42.52.12.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 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 Miller Creek

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $27

Restrictions:

  • Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
  • Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
  • Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
  • Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
  • Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
  • Max RV size = 45 ft

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Miller Creek

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

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