Public campground in CREEDE, CO

RIVER HILL

FS 520, CREEDE, CO 81130
About 48 miles northeast of Durango, CO

RV site details

RV sites18
RV lengthUp to 80 ft
Elevation9,285 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (719) 658-0829 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About RIVER HILL

RIVER HILL is a public campground in CREEDE, CO. It has 18 campsites. 11 sites can be reserved. 7 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs.

River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away. Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir.

Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights.

Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Pull-Through

Location

FS 520, CREEDE, CO 81130
About 48 miles northeast of Durango, CO
Elevation 9,285 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes RIVER HILL in a setting associated with creek, desert, forest, and lake or reservoir. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing among the recreation options at or near this CREEDE campground.

  • Fishing