U.S. Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest · Del Norte, CO

Rock Creek

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 through sites. 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.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov11 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

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Rock Creek
Photo from the area. Jeffrey Beall (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesSingle site - $10/night Day use - $10/day (picnicking) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMay 15th
ForestRio Grande National Forest
BookingFirst come, first serve.
FeesSingle site - $10/night Day use - $10/day (picnicking) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.
RulesNo horses in campground sites. Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish in Rock Creek.

Rio Grande National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rock Creek10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.40 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowFebruary: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 4.5 inches of snowMarch: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowApril: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 4.8 inches of snowMay: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJune: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowNovember: 0.41 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowDecember: 0.41 inches of precipitation, 5.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 15.4°F averageFebruary: 22.3°F averageMarch: 33.7°F averageApril: 40.5°F averageMay: 49.2°F averageJune: 57.7°F averageJuly: 62.5°F averageAugust: 60.6°F averageSeptember: 53.7°F averageOctober: 42.4°F averageNovember: 29.9°F averageDecember: 17.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Monte Vista 2W, 11 miles from the campground at 7,695 feet, station USC00055706 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 9 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 35 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

In Monte Vista, CO, take State 15 south 2.4 miles to Rock Creek Campground sign. Turn right go 2.5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto County Rd. 28 and go 10 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: County Rd. 28 is dirt after 3.1 miles and single-lane in places.

Nearest townDel Norte, Colorado
Coordinates37.4690° N, 106.3323° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗19.1 mi
Outdoor gearKristi's Mountain Sports ↗23.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗33.7 mi

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Video

⛺ Rock Creek Campground Review // Perry, KS // USACE

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    North Rock ↗
    6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    Alamosa Rock ↗
    5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.3 mi
    Dry Creek ↗
    16 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.6 mi
    South Rock
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.7 mi
    Silver Mtn ↗
    12.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Rio Grande National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rock Creek?

Sites at Rock Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Rock Creek?

Single site - $10/night Day use - $10/day (picnicking) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Rock Creek open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 15th.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Rock Creek have?

11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Rock Creek?

Rock Creek is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Rock Creek?

Del Norte, Colorado.

Source: Getting there

What if Rock Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Comstock (2.3 mi, first-come), Alamosa Campground (6.2 mi, first-come), and Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (13.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby