Silver Thread 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.
Silver Thread Campground
This small single loop campground has eleven sites. Six are gravel pull through sites and five are dead end gravel spurs. There is a beautiful waterfall within a few hundred feet that you can hike to easily from the south end of the campground. The campground elevation is 9,500 feet. This campground, just off the side of Colorado State Highway 149, is well suited for overnight stays and picnics with many level, pull-through camping sites. The area offers fishing in South Clear Creek and Brown Lakes. A short easy trail leads to the beauty of South Clear Creek Falls. Aspen provides shade for some of the campground sites while spruce trees abound on the surrounding hillsides. This is bear country and you will be required to practice safe food storage techniques. This facility is located adjacent to State Highway 149 for easy access to through travelers on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. It is located approximately ½ way between Creede, Colorado and Lake City Colorado. It has a freshwater system of centrally located spigots. Scroll down to the Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single site - $26 to $28/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Shoulder Season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Hours
Campground is open year-round - unless deep snow blocks access. During the period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, there is water and trash service and a fee. After Labor Day weekend shoulder seson fees apply there is no water and trash must be packed out.
Restrictions
There is a 14-day camping limit. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish in nearby creeks and lakes.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.