Indian Creek Equestrian Campground
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceThe place
Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground. The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Equestrian Trail. The area provides a pleasant atmosphere plus nearby access to the Rampart Range, a well known off-highway vehicle riding area. The area boasts wildlife like mule deer, turkey, elk and black bears. The Roxborough State Park is located to the northeast of the campground as has a reputation for its dramatic red-rock formations. Keep reading
Recreation The Indian Creek Trail, which is also called the Bear Creek Trail, is a loop trail that extends for 14 miles. In addition to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers also enjoy taking on the scenic journey. Facilities Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground, which has 7 campsites. Four hitching rails and some small corrals are provided for common use. Drinking water is on hand from hydrants. There is no watering trough available. The campground is adjacent to the Indian Creek Campground, which is available for family camping. Natural Features Campsites sit among a mix of trees that provide both shade and sun throughout the day. These include Ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, Douglas fir, aspen and spruce. Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet in altitude. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
The sites · 7
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDE | 001 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| INDE | 002 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| INDE | 003 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| INDE | 004 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| INDE | 005 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| INDE | 006 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| INDE | 007 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.
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This campground sits in CO-04. This member’s public-lands record →