Cow Creek South
Heeney, Colorado · 8,054 ft · In White River National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 43 mi S: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,054 ft (2,455 m)8,054 ft2,455 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. fastRecreation
Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cow Creek South: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 71% chance of rain51°31°
- ThuRain And Snow Likely then Mostly Cloudy, 63% chance of rain47°17°
- FriSunny56°24°
- SatSunny59°28°
- SunMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain57°28°
Nearby camping
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Cow Creek North (CO)
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Heeney
Willows Campground (CO)
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Heeney
Willows Campground
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Heeney
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.6 mi
Camp site
Heeney, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 6.6 mi
Camp site
Heeney, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 6.6 mi
Camp site
Heeney, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
Heeney, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Vail, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Vail, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
Location and contact
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