Rock Creek Campground
Monte Vista, Colorado · 9,167 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,167 ft (2,794 m)9,167 ft2,794 m
- Land
- Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees. There are 10 sites of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull throughs. Length of sites varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground with some sites located next to the creek. This campground/picnic area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season. Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
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From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Rock Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 67% chance of rain42°27°
- ThuSunny45°27°
- FriSunny46°30°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain50°35°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain50°34°
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Location and contact
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