Rio Grande National Forest

USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande
National Forest
1803 W. Highway 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-852-5941

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-852-6271

Access

In South Fork, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 149 and US Rt. 160, take Rt. 160 west 7.8 miles to Park Creek campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

Attractions

The elevation is 9,500 ft.

The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches along Park Creek among mature spruce. Many sites are adjacent to the creek. With heavy understory, the campground has the feel of spacious seclusion. Firewood is available for a fee.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station next to the Rainbow Grocery at intersection of US Rt. 160 and State Rt. 149 in South Fork, CO - no fee.

FISHING
Rainbow trout