Angel Creek
Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Angel Creek is a National Forest campground near Ouray, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Angel 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
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 16
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,518 ft
38.0022, -107.6941 in Ouray. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Angel Creek?
No. Angel Creek 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 Angel Creek?
Camping at Angel Creek costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Angel Creek have?
Angel Creek has 16 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Angel Creek?
No. Angel Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Angel Creek?
Angel Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Angel Creek
Ridgway Reservoir's mapped center point is 17 miles from Angel Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Ridgway Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Angel Creek, in straight-line miles: Box Canyon Hot Springs (hot spring, 1.6 miles), Ouray Hot Springs (hot spring, 1.8 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 7.1 miles), and Orvis Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.3 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- 35
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $28 per night
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 15
- Season
- late Spring to early Fall
- Fee
- Single Site: $28 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Ouray and campgrounds in Ouray.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01