Lake Creek Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Lake Creek Campground
Lake Creek Campground is a small, shaded campground with abundant trees. There are 11 campsites, with some streamside sites. Nearby trails including North Brush Trail #1356 and South Brush Trail # 1355 that access the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness from the Rainbow Trail #1336. The Rainbow Trail #1336 is a motorized trail open to ATV and motorcycle use and runs along the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. Trails that lead into Wilderness areas are open to non-motorized/non-mechanize use only and Wilderness regulations apply . All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$25 per site fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each fee for extra vehicles. $10 day use fee. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available for camping or day-use. All sites are first-come, first-served and must be occupied the first night.
Hours
Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Restrictions
Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. • Dogs must be leashed at all times. • No discharge of firearms or fireworks. • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. • Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.