River Hill
River Hill is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.73000, -107.23197
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 719-658-0829
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About River Hill
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Henson Creek RV Park · 21 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 49 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 64 designated routes (128 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Hill Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| 30 Mile Stock Unloading Area | National forest horse camp | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Thirty Mile Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Thirty Mile | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Thirty Mile Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Road Canyon | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.