U.S. Forest Service · Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · CO

Lower Hermosa Campground

OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30

First-comeAccess

The place

The Lower Hermosa Campground has 19 sites. Although horses are not allowed in the campground, the adjacent Lower Hermosa Creek Trailhead has an area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts. The parking lot is large enough for vehicles and horse trailers. Services include vault toliet, trash pickup, campfire grates, and picnic tables. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. Please note, there is no water available at this campground.

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

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Fees

$20

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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

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Your representative

This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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