Rio Grande

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Day Use:. Rio Grande is a National Forest campground near Creede, Colorado.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Creede, Colorado

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Day Use:

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,800 ft

37.7627, -107.0113 in Mineral. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Rio Grande?

No. Rio Grande is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Rio Grande?

Camping at Rio Grande costs Day Use:.

Who manages Rio Grande?

Rio Grande is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Rio Grande

More campgrounds: camping near Creede and campgrounds in Mineral.

Sources

First-come, first-served Day Use:
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