3.7617 reviewsPrice
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Open seasonally, wea...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Open seasonally, wea...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Fall color chasers get the most from this place. The aspen groves peak late September into early October, nights are cold but the crowds thin dramatically, and the creek-and-meadow setting earns its 4/5 fall score. Bring exact cash, a warm sleeping bag, and bear storage.
Summer is genuinely rough right now: the operator is calling mosquitoes 'exceptionally thick this year,' sites lack shade, and there's no cell signal to pass the time. Full-hookup RV travelers should also know there's no dump station, no electric, and site #2 is the only pull-thr
Reference information about Blacktail Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img alt="Blacktail Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5196420.jpg" style="width: 30%; height: 30%; float: right;" />No potable water available. Campers should come prepared with their own water.</p><p>This is a small campground with 8 non-reservable sites located on HWY 134 in between the towns of Kremmling and Yampa, CO. It can be seen from the highway and offers easy on and off access to the highway for those traveling and passing through. </p><p>There is a vault toilet and each site includes a fire grate and picnic table. </p><p><strong><em>Please note: Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquites are exceptionally thick this year.</em></strong></p><p><em>Dogs must stay on a leash at all times in the campground. </em></p><div class="usa-alert usa-alert--info usa-alert--slim"><div class="usa-alert__body"><p class="usa-alert__text">This site was approved for a fee change - <a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbr/fire/?cid=FSEPRD1092198">Click here for more information</a></p></div></div>
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Fall delivers the best experience. Daytime highs range from 40s to 60s°F, with nights dropping into the 20s and 30s. The aspens blaze yellow, mosquitoes disappear, and crowds thin out. Summer brings warmth and wildflowers but also thick mosquitoes that reviewers say require serious repellent. The campground typically stays open June through October. At 9,000 feet, afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, and snow can arrive early in fall.
Fall is best: aspens blaze late Sep–Oct, mosquitoes subside and visitor enjoyment peaks.
Blacktail Creek Campground offers basic amenities tailored for a more primitive camping experience. The campground features 8 non-reservable sites, each equipped with a tent pad, a fire grate, and a picnic table. Restrooms are available in the form of a vault toilet, and there are bear-safe trash bins and dumpsters present on-site. Potable water is accessible via a hand pump, providing clear, cold water as mentioned by a user review. However, there are no electrical hookups, sewer hookups, or a dump station for RVs. User reviews indicate that cell phone reception is minimal, and there is no Wi-Fi provided at the campground. Campers are advised to bring exact cash or checks for the $20 site fee as credit cards are not accepted.
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