Jefferson Creek

US Forest Service · Colorado

Jefferson Creek in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$24/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

90

Listed facilities

drinking water (as published by the agency)

Coordinates

39.43694, -105.86083

Nearest sites we map

• Aspen (Co)2 km · US Forest Service
• Lodgepole Campground2 km · US Forest Service
• Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)2 km · US Forest Service
• Michigan Creek3 km · US Forest Service
• Hall Valley7 km · US Forest Service
• Handcart7 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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