Bristol Head Campground
City of Creede, Colorado · 9,511 ft · In Rio Grande National Forest
Photos: robert thigpen from diboll, texas
Wildfire 19 mi NW: Elk, 7,257 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,511 ft (2,899 m)9,511 ft2,899 m
- Land
- Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wild flowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wild life, especially moose. Quiet & secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby.
14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at Bristol Head Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 95% chance of rain43°20°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain48°20°
- FriSunny50°23°
- SatMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain52°29°
- SunSlight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 17% chance of rain51°26°
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Location and contact
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