Jefferson Creek
Jefferson Creek is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.43694, -105.86083
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jefferson Creek
Overview Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail. Recreation Two trails can be accessed near the campground. The best hiking, biking and horseback riding experience is on the epic Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. The other is the West Jefferson Loop Trail, a foot path that extends for 11 miles to the Continental Divide. Rainbow, brown, mackinaw and brook trout can be found swimming in the creek and lake. Motorized boating is allowed in Jefferson Lake, but it is a no-wake lake. Facilities Jefferson Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are gravel and the max RV length 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings. Natural Features Jefferson Creek Campground extends along a ridge looking over Jefferson Creek. The high elevation campground sits at 10,100 feet altitude with surroundings of mixed conifers. It is a mile from Jefferson Lake, a182-acre lake with deep, cold waters that freezes over in winter. Contact Info For facility specific information,
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 123 designated routes (183 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Creek | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Jefferson Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Aspen | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Aspen Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Aspen (Co) | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lodgepole Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.