CREEDE, CO

D & potable W (city). Suggested donation $3-5 for D & W. Coming ~20 mi NW from US-160 at South Fork on SR-149 into town, TL 0.2 mi past Visitor Ctr, TL on S Rio Grande Ave (just past ball park on L), Can see W straight ahead in low RR tie structure across from blue steel bldg. D is 4′ to L. Swing wide, approach from either side of “Y”. N37 50.606 W106 55.486. For trash go to Downstream Gas and Mercantile (117 E 7th St) just as you turn L into town on SR-149. Not reported as an O/N locations. Elinor Aderton & Bob McIntosh #31885 Aug 10. Last updated by Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Jun 21. Reval by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 used Aug 22.

Lg gravel pkg area (NF). No facilities. Free. Go N on Main St, 1000′ N of firehouse, Mineral County Govt Bldg, & Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Ctr. On E side of rd, just as it turns to gravel. Any size RV. Rd further on is Bachelor Loop, a scenic drive for sm vehicles only. Public restrooms at Museum when open. No O/N pkg at Museum lot across rd. PHOTO. Michael & Renata Hickey #105001 Aug 15. Reval by Jim & Gail McManus #106499 viewed Jun 21.

CGs & Dispersed BD areas (NF). SR-149, between Creede & Lake City. CGs have tables, fire rings, vault toilets, drinking W, trash cans & are $26 (x2 for double sites?, REPORT NEEDED Aug 22), S/A Pass 1/2, 14-day limit. Open Mem Day-Labor Day. CG host. BD areas: No facilities. Free. All have 14-day limit. 4-wheeling, hiking, fishing, hunting in area. Elev 9700-9800′. 1) 0.1 mi N from visitor ctr on SR-149, TR (W) on FR-504, go 1.2 mi (0.4 mi paved, 0.8 mi good gravel, steep hill), to jct w/ FR-517 on L. Lg rolling meadow with room for 30-50 any size rigs. Many other BD spots in area, 1 at N37.84126 W106.94608, elev 9172′. Jim & Gail McManus #106499 stayed Jun 21. Updated by Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 stayed Jul 21.
2) Bristol Head CG. 15 sites (11 pullthrus). 22.4 mi W of Creede on SR-149, go 0.2 mi N on FR-510. N37.81896 W107.14597. ~6 sites lg-rig OK. Sites 35-55′ long. In a meadow on a bench above S Clear Creek. Short trail to overlook of Clear Creek Canyons & waterfall. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jul 10. Updated by Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Jul 21.
3) Dispersed BD area. 7-8 sites backed into the trees, another 6-8 in lg meadow. SR-149 ~MM 46, E side, between Bristol Head & North Clear Creek CGs on FR-510. N37.82248 W107.1453. PHOTO. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jul 10. Updated by Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Jul 21.
4) North Clear Creek CG. 25 sites. 2.1 mi N on FR-510 from SR-149. N37.83418 W107.13926. Many sites lg-rig OK. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jul 10. Updated Mar 16.
5) Several pullouts, dispersed BD. Continue past North Clear Creek CG on gravel FR-509 toward Santa Maria Lake. Steve & Gail Ault #41031 Jul 12.
6) Silver Thread CG. 10 gravel sites (6 pullthrus). ~1.5 mi W on SR-149 from jct w/ FR-510. N37.82927 W107.15773. Some sites lg-rig Ok. 9,500′ elev. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jul 10. Updated Mar 16.
7) Dispersed BD area. Room for several RVs. ~0.5 mi N of Silver Thread CG. N37.82971 W107.15234. Sign on entrance gate asks that it be left closed. PHOTO. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jul 10. Reval by Debbie Smith #84582 viewed Aug 13.
8) Just N of N Clear Creek Falls & CG, TL on FR-513. Pkg area for 4 wheelers. 5-6 any size rigs. Also along FR-513 pullouts on each side of rd. 4-5 mi further, open meadows for any size rig. Check ahead w/ sm vehicle to pick spot & check rd conditions. Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Jul 21.9) Just N of N Clear Creek Falls & CG, TR on FR-532, go 0.1 mi, on R, single site, fire ring. Do not go past this point. Creek w/ steep banks. Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Jul 21.
10) 7 mi SW of town on SR-149, Marshall CG. 12 sites (5 nonreservable), tables, fire rings. Vault toilets, trash service. Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 Aug 22.