About this campground
Deep Creek canyon has outstanding scenic qualities related to the sheer-walled canyon, water resources, and riparian vegetation. The Deep Creek area has 5 sites that have picnic tables and fire rings. Camp at designated marked campsites only. Must pack out human waste or use the vault toilet a bit farther up the road. No cat holes are allowed due to the proximity of the creek to the sites. Follow White-Nose Syndrome decontamination protocol if exploring underground in the area.
Getting there
Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road 1.6 miles to the Coffee Pot Road #600 National Forrest Access on the left. There is a BLM Deep Creek Campground sign at the turn. The recreation area is 1 mile up the road; respect posted private property. Call the field office for more details.
Activities
- PICNICKING
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Dotsero LandingColorado2 mi
- Lyons Gulch Boat LaunchUpper Colorado River Recreation Area2 mi
- Ute Trail Trailhead-DotseroBureau of Land Management2 mi
- Dotsero Crater Rec SiteBureau of Land Management3 mi
- Cottonwood SiteUpper Colorado River Recreation Area4 mi
- Horse Pasture SiteBureau of Land Management5 mi
Explore more Colorado camping
Deep Creek Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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