4.4879 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Late May through lat...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Late May through lat...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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38.0022, -107.6941
Tent campers with a high-clearance vehicle who want San Juan Mountain access without paying resort prices. Site 1 gets the best marks from reviewers, and the back of the campground has the strongest views. Late September through early October brings gold aspens and the elk rut wi
Site 12 has hikers walking through it at all hours due to an unmarked trail, vault toilets get mixed reviews on cleanliness, there's no potable water on-site, and the rocky, potholed road will bottom out anything without real clearance. First-come-first-served with no reservation
Reference information about Angel Creek Campground - Ouray Rd sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Angel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. The area is not designed for trailer campers. There are 15 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire rings/grills. 2 vault toilets are available.</p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime temperatures range from low 40s to mid-60s°F with freezing nights, and aspens turn gold from late September through early October. The elk rut peaks during this window, and crowds thin after Labor Day. Summer mornings start around 40°F and warm to 70°F by afternoon. Flies can be persistent enough that campers recommend bringing repellent and fly tape. Late fall through early spring brings snow and freezing temperatures.
Fall noted as best: aspens turn gold, cool days, elk rut — reviewers highlight peak season quality.
Angel Creek Campground provides primitive amenities suitable for tent camping, but does not accommodate trailers. According to authoritative sources, it features 15 designated campsites equipped with fire rings/grills and gravel tent pads. There are two vault toilets available and no potable water on-site. User reviews highlight some issues with the vault toilets, such as cleanliness and maintenance: one review stated, 'There are two thunderpots at Angel Creek that could be emptied a bit more often.' Another camper shared, 'The vault toilet up there was super clean,' indicating variability in maintenance quality. There are no facilities for trash disposal, so visitors are required to pack in and pack out their garbage. Picnic tables are available at individual campsites as mentioned in multiple user reviews.
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