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U.S. Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest

River Hill

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. 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. The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights.

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River Hill Site 6
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Campsites

Standard, no hookups18
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Amenities & rules

Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 125 ftRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Season Dates Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates Friday Before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend Single Site $20.00 Double Site $40.00

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Alamosa, CO, go west on Highway 160 to South Fork. Take Highway 149 southwest through Creede and continue on Highway 149 for about 20 miles to milepost 41 (Forest Road 520) and Rio Grande Reservoir Road. Travel about 10 miles on this gravel road to the campground.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.