Williams Creek
Its 23 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Williams Creek is a National Forest campground near Lake City, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Williams Creek sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 23
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
1 site. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Standard |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,201 ft
37.9216, -107.3329 in Hinsdale. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Williams Creek?
Sites at Williams Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10165746).
How much does it cost to camp at Williams Creek?
Camping at Williams Creek costs Single Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does Williams Creek have?
Williams Creek has 23 campsites.
Does Williams Creek have RV hookups?
No. Williams Creek has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Williams Creek?
Yes, Williams Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Williams Creek?
Williams Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Williams Creek
Silver Jack Reservoir's mapped center point is 24 miles from Williams Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Silver Jack Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Williams Creek, in straight-line miles: Box Canyon Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Ouray Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 24 miles), and Orvis Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Mill Creek Campground - Sites
- 31
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 21
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- May 19 to Sept. 29
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $26 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lake City and campgrounds in Hinsdale.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0